A 66 for Tami - A "My Worst Nightmare" Benchside Chat While I work on a Singer 66 (see below)
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Ever have a machine that just wouldn't stay in time, not even when you just turned the balance wheel one revolution by hand? That was this 66...
This machine belongs to viewer Tami from Harrisburg, PA. She did a very nice job cleaning up the old girl, but ran into some issues getting her finished - specifically, she couldn't get her to stay in time. I had the same problem, but I did find and fix the problem. As this is a benchside chat, I'm not going to chapter this video. Yes, I get it, this video is 50 minutes long. Sorry, but it IS a benchside chat. I edited 4 and a half hours down to 50 minutes, so be thankful you weren't actually in the room with me...
I do want to thank Tami for not only sending the machine to me to work on, but for being soooo patient as it has been here for way longer than it should have been. This summer wasn't as productive as I would have liked, and her machine waited far too long to get the attention it deserved, something for which I sincerely apologize.
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At 40:34 I mentioned the jazz vocalist Laura Fygi, and I mistakenly referred to her as Belgian, which she is not, she is Dutch. My apologies. To make up for my error, here's a link to her singing "Dream a Little Dream". Proof positive that her voice is pure velvet... czcams.com/video/TjkekGIVtBg/video.html&ab_channel=LauraFygi-Topic
Love love love this rendition of the 70's song!
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I really appreciate your videos. We bought a sewing biz, and rescued several old, rusted machine heads from an attic in the haul. I've learned oiling and basic maintenance on my other working machines, and found that I love tinkering more than sewing. I need to get brave enough to disassemble one like this and go for it. Your attention to detail is what I needed. Thank you!
The 66 is an excellent machine with which to learn the basics. The idea is to learn the concepts of how the parts interact to form a stitch and transport the work, the rest just falls into place.
Great job and you make a great teacher. thanks.
Thanks Bob. I don't think I watched this one before. I have a red eye form 1919 that I bought and restored. LOVE the way it sews. So worth the work.
Well I'll be. I done did learn me a new thing today! I learned to time a mongrel free motion tank the hard way!
Like the Rat Fink tattoo. I like that you are thjnking out loud. It helps me to know what the parts are called, what they do, and your problem solving.
I'm so glad it's helpful!
I love all things sewing machine. I have a singer treadle which belonged to my great grandmother (born about 1845). I learnned to sew on it when i was 7 years old. I sewed on it through out my high school years. Then i got an electric with a knee peddle. It had no reverse. Gradually i traded
up. I stick to fairly basic and enjoy mechanical although i liked the electronic Brother. I take my sewing mahines apart and fix things. I learn so much from these videos.
I like to think im there and you have taken me on the job.
different sewing machnes
Just got my first singer 201 😊
So smooth, I'm falling in 🖤 with these machines.
Got a 28 hand crank on the way, might also buy a 66 👍
Bob, I love this style! I have a 66 waiting for me to tackle and this certainly helped me mentally prepare! Regarding taps, yes can be pricey but man do they make the job easier! I need to start compiling a reference sheet on what sizes I use where on each machine. Tami is going to be so happy to get the machine back and too bad you are not going to the west side of PA or you guys would have a dinner invite! I would add Etta James and Shaka Conn to your list of great vocalist by the way. 😊
Well Bob. Wow. We are having exactly this same problem with a 66, 1910 year, which has been a total $&?!@!! To time and turning the hand-wheel the linkage little )&&! Would also flop exactly as you demonstrate at time 28ish. Thank you!
Love your rig for holding the machine while working on it and a great video!
Im really liking this type of video, well done… make more please 😉
Well done, Bob. Good camera work and lighting. You are taking me to the next level with my new hobby of collecting old Singers and tinkering with them. Thanks to you, my 15-91 is working great. I'll keep an eye out for a 66 now that I'm more comfortable with the workings. They are a beauty.
I love it, Bob! Your timing is outstanding, as I have been doing the same thing in my shop. I’ve had this shop for 38 years (my third shop) and it has never been properly organized, at least not the small stuff. I’m not done yet, but well on my way and feeling extra encouragement to know what you’ve done!
This is such perfect timing! (no pun intended :o) I'm working on a 66 so I'm just going to go step by step along with you. I'm looking to see what order you do things in. Thanks!!!
What s beautiful machine. I can't wait til I can get to my red eye. You make it look so quick and easy. I'm too OCD 😂 There's always a new tool you have to show that I want too 🤣 I do need to watch the 201 video I did see it out there. One day this week I'm going to get that beast in the cabinet. Hoping she won't need too much cleaning. 🙏 and your voice is soothing, that's why we watch, peaceful, and great attention to detail. Is you were to ever come across a 15" wooden pitman arm for a 12, or know how to make one? 🤔 oh I would pay for that!
I am so happy to see this video. First this is the girl I am working on. The one that I ruined the decals because of missing shellac. The one I need to wet sanding, new decals, retouching black paint,clear coat. So I may be in Tammy shoes by the time I finish with the machine.
Please request permission from Tammy to record putting the machine on the treadle cabinet. I am doing the same and have my doubts on what lift to use to fit the belt and cabinet. Thanks.
I love how Bob explains stuff
Always good to chase the threads on any machine.
What a gorgeous machine! and what a masterful sleuthing job!
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Great video! About Four years ago I had the same problem and couldn’t get the timing right. It turns out I didn’t tighten the set screw on the flat part of the eccentric crank and it slipped out of position. I feel your pain, been there and done that! Lesson learned the hard way. Thank you for your time and interest in putting together these very informative videos.
Ive got a 1923 66 redeye that im trying to get into shape. The decals ar quite good, it come almost entirely intact. The stitching is GORGEOUS. Im just trying to learn why its slow. Its half the speed of a 1919 redeye i tried, so its bugging me. Especially since that makes it not a whole ton faster than my hand stitching
Right now, im thinking the poor thing is dirty, so im trying to fimd out what u can and cant take apart
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In this video when you mentioned you wouldn't expect everybody to have especially Taps and dies when they don't work on very many machines which really got me thinking besides your vast experience all the tools especially tools wires all everything all the supplies help make your video successful and makes the repairs look a lot simpler than they really are how big of an investment do you think you have in all your tools and supplies everything you use to repair the sewing machines I think people would be amazed at the total investment
How will you get the needle bar back out? Looks like it went in pretty hard!
People like to have something on in the background, same as having a podcast or audio book! With these type of videos you can avert your eyes to something else you're doing for a moment.
Is not having the washer under the presser pressure adjustment knob a problem? I've got a similar machine (all the way apart, waiting for new decals) that either didn't have the washer or it is still in the hole... The hole in the machine is currently full of tape and paper towel to keep the shellac out currently, or I'd verify that it's not still in there. Love the videos...I've got them all ready to watch so that once I have the decals on, I can get it back together. Once the redeye is done, I've got a 201-2, then a "godzilla" 66 to do...
I have a Red Eyes 66 treadle machine.
I was wondering if you know what type of screw as well as the size size that holds & attaches the bobbin winder to the machine? Mine is missing. Also do you know how I determine which belt I need?
Please let me know.
Hi Bob would you let me know what tap sizes you are using? Oh I guess you did I jumped the gun. I gotta scan back through the video thanks
He does mention the sizes in the video. As Bob says: lather, rinse and repeat! 😉
Awesome job, but one question.. Why didn't you use cutting oil on the re-tap ?
No need, I was just chasing the threads, not cutting new metal. What was actually happening was the clearing of crud and the new shellac she applied that got in the hole.
Are those original decals? Or did the owner redo them when she restored the finish, do you know? I have a Feb 1924 redeye with really gorgeous decals, and a Feb 1924 with mostly just silver blobs remaining. Trying to figure out what to do with that poor little gal--she sews beautifully and I'd love to make her pretty again.
Did you guys enjoy the quilting class? Are you gonna continue quilting I was thinking about getting into it just have not carved out the time yet.
What type of bobbin is used in this machine. I have one, but no bobbin😢
66 class, preferably metal
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Have always loved their music. I'm just a few years younger than you and can remember their songs on the radio as new. Thanks for the great videos, Bob. Y'all take care.
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