Thank you for this Bob. A fine video for those of us who are not obsessive compulsive about "authentic" parts. No reason to think that Singer wouldn't be using something like this if they still made these cases.
@@BobFowlerWorkshop Yup. Not your problem. You've found the solution. I've found a way to replace the horrid plastic/nylon spool pins on a Singer 411G with steel ones. Looks better than the original, works better than the original. Easy to replace. Just pop a new pin in when you want instead of dismantling part of the top of the machine which was not made to be dismantled Steel instead of nylon. Someone will complain.
Nice job. I didn't replace one of mine. I added one latch like yours in the middle. With mine, I thought I would not replace the handle but repair it, but I will wait to see what you do before I venture down that road. (I showed the case with the bad handle and just about everything on my channel). Thanks for sharing. And yup. With the fireworks. Keep those fingers. Have a wonderful Sunday.
My case is in about the same state of disrepair as yours. I’ve just decided to live with it, and not try to fix anything. I rarely take my Featherweight out of the house, so I mainly use the case to keep it clean. The handle is in such bad shape. I wouldn’t pick it up that way anyway, and here at home it doesn’t really matter if the top latches down or not. If it ever starts to bother me, I’ll just sew a little quilted cover over it. Once again, thanks for all the great info you share !
So satisfying! They look remarkably good substitutes - especially in terms of their size and general style. True vintage is all very well for an enthusiastic collector or featherweightophile, but for people who just want their machines for taking to quilt retreats and classes and so on, a case that closes, locks and looks nice and tidy with some money left over to spend on, dare I say it, yet one more perfect fabric, is a welcome alternative indeed! I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July - and that all your beautiful cats had the good sense to stay inside! (When I had my last cat he'd find a dark little corner in the house somewhere and make himself as little as he could - not easy for a Maine Coone - until it was all over.) :-)
Is that case particle board or plywood? These old carry cases always make me nervous about the handle or the latches giving way. Or even the underlying wood failing so the fittings fall off.
I am working on a similar case for my 1941 featherweight. 1 broken latch as well. I'd love to find a replacement latch from a donor case. Just can't change out the original for "Chinesiam"
Be sure to save the broken latch. The spring inside can be used to repair another latch, with a broken spring. if you do ever replace the spring on another latch, don’t do a video. It would be way too much foul language!
There have been times when I have muted an entire audio track and just voiced something over AFTER editing the visuals... Having said that, I have done that, and it's no worse than the ejection spring on a 66 bobbin case positioning bracket.
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I am currently working on a 221 case, cleaning it up and replacing the latches.
Great video!
A working latch is better than a broken one! Thanks for doing the research and sharing with us!
Well said.
Thank you for this Bob. A fine video for those of us who are not obsessive compulsive about "authentic" parts. No reason to think that Singer wouldn't be using something like this if they still made these cases.
Oh, but I have receive flak about this already... lol... doesn't sound like a Bob problem, more of a them problem.
@@BobFowlerWorkshop Yup. Not your problem. You've found the solution. I've found a way to replace the horrid plastic/nylon spool pins on a Singer 411G with steel ones. Looks better than the original, works better than the original. Easy to replace. Just pop a new pin in when you want instead of dismantling part of the top of the machine which was not made to be dismantled Steel instead of nylon. Someone will complain.
Looks like a good cheap option. Thanks
What a deal! Wow! 🎉🎉 have to dig out my case from storage and check the latches!
Yes a bit different but it works. I too have a broken latch on mine. I think I’ll try your process too. Great info Mr Bob! Always appreciate it
Nice job. I didn't replace one of mine. I added one latch like yours in the middle.
With mine, I thought I would not replace the handle but repair it, but I will wait to see what you do before I venture down that road. (I showed the case with the bad handle and just about everything on my channel).
Thanks for sharing. And yup. With the fireworks. Keep those fingers.
Have a wonderful Sunday.
My case is in about the same state of disrepair as yours. I’ve just decided to live with it, and not try to fix anything. I rarely take my Featherweight out of the house, so I mainly use the case to keep it clean. The handle is in such bad shape. I wouldn’t pick it up that way anyway, and here at home it doesn’t really matter if the top latches down or not. If it ever starts to bother me, I’ll just sew a little quilted cover over it.
Once again, thanks for all the great info you share !
I pretty much feel the same way...
So satisfying! They look remarkably good substitutes - especially in terms of their size and general style. True vintage is all very well for an enthusiastic collector or featherweightophile, but for people who just want their machines for taking to quilt retreats and classes and so on, a case that closes, locks and looks nice and tidy with some money left over to spend on, dare I say it, yet one more perfect fabric, is a welcome alternative indeed!
I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July - and that all your beautiful cats had the good sense to stay inside! (When I had my last cat he'd find a dark little corner in the house somewhere and make himself as little as he could - not easy for a Maine Coone - until it was all over.) :-)
Yeah, it was pretty loud here, but settled down earlier than expected when a nice, summer thunderstorm came up fast.
For refreshing old vinyl I'm using cheap spray "plastic polisher for car interior". That's works great and looks like new and shiny.
Is that case particle board or plywood? These old carry cases always make me nervous about the handle or the latches giving way. Or even the underlying wood failing so the fittings fall off.
Definitely not particle board, but it may actually be solid wood, albeit very thin.
I am working on a similar case for my 1941 featherweight. 1 broken latch as well. I'd love to find a replacement latch from a donor case. Just can't change out the original for "Chinesiam"
Don't try from inside it makes too much mess. Replacement screws need grinding down to correct length. The case is only a smiggin over 1/4in thick.
Watch the second video on the subject, I changed out the wood screws for machine screws and blind nuts. Works great!
Be sure to save the broken latch. The spring inside can be used to repair another latch, with a broken spring. if you do ever replace the spring on another latch, don’t do a video. It would be way too much foul language!
There have been times when I have muted an entire audio track and just voiced something over AFTER editing the visuals... Having said that, I have done that, and it's no worse than the ejection spring on a 66 bobbin case positioning bracket.