I am SOOOO thankful for good repairmen! I may never duplicate what you do, because I am not a repairman, but I am sure learning a lot about the classic machines I own!
Excellent. That’s the purpose of this channel. You need to know as much as you can to keep your machine running properly. There’s not many qualified professionals still around, so it will have to be you on the task. 😎👍🏼
Wow, good catch! You must have the patience of a saint. I hope there weren't any unsaintly words uttered in the discovery. This reminds me a bit of the eccentric screw for the bobbin winder on the old shuttle systems. You turn the screw to shift the big wheel on the bobbin winder to get proper tooth engagement. I discovered this by accident when trying to troubleshoot problems with the bobbin winding randomly stopping. Believe you me, there were many "choice" words uttered on my part before I stumbled on the solution.
I find that some soothing mellow music in the background makes it all better. I try to put on a little Nugent, maybe some Ozzie,AC/DC, or Bob Seeger. Just some easy listening stuff to keep my blood pressure down. It seems to work. 😂😎👍🏼
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Hmmm, never thought of that, but a little easy listening does sounds like a good idea. Next time I run into trouble I'll put on some Jimi, maybe something from Are You Experienced. We can all use a little more experience. 😇
You mentioned the "834 Stylist." The machine that made me seek other thrift store machines. My 834 was made in Poland. Thanks for the tip on how to remove the Stitch Length Dial. I plumb busted the one on my Singer 360 parts cannibal machine ( I assume its the same method) I looked at a scuzzy Singer 257 the other day. Its motor is externally mounted, but its the same motor as the Singer 360,, which is inside the machine.
I have a bound-up 534 Stylist too (that has sentimental value)! It seems free when in the bobbin wind mode. It came out of storage and I think one of the feed collar bearings is bad (axial movement). I replaced the gears and could benefit from a service manual to ensure the timing is perfect.
If it’s out of time it can bind up. If you oil anything that pivots, slides, hinges, or rotates, you’ll be fine. Your bearing is fine also. (Unless it’s rusted solid)
There’s a whole lot than can go wrong on these Stylists from that era. If you don’t fix the problems all at once, they will nickel and dime you to death. 😎👍🏼
Would this issue also cause the bobbin thread (when it's running) to bunch up in one spot til it snaps the bobbin thread even though the top spool thread seems to run fine and hasn't had issues with seizing up to this point (knock✊️ on wood )
I wouldn't mind having one of these-- I think they look kind of cool-- but I'd need to find one in good working order first. I'm pretty handy, but at the end of the day, all I have is a tool box and a vocabulary.
My 16 year old daughter just got her grandmother's 534 (grandmother passed before she was born). I broke the take up thread guide on the face while trying to remove the face plate. I can't find the part anywhere! Any tips for locating it? And, removing the broken piece that's still stuck in the machine?
@@RosieIsRiveting I see used parts on eBay occasionally. Just do a search for thread guides on old Singers and see what’s out there. Mechanical parts are easy to find. Body components are more difficult to source. Good luck 🍀
Is there a way to make the reverse button push in easier? Mine is so stiff I practically push the machine over trying to use reverse. I just replaced all the gears and it runs nicely, except for the reverse button. Also another question, what size bobbin winder tire does this take? Thanks for helping us keep our older machines going!
@@cynthiaporter8300 tilt the machine back and apply a small amount around the base of the button. Let it seep into the reverse assembly for several minutes. Take the top cover screws (2) off and add a couple drops of oil to the mechanism behind the dial and work the button vigorously until it loosens. 😎👍🏼
Do you think it was age/neglect, or the victim of a screw-turner? My first 66 was so tight that I couldn’t tell what was going on. In desperation I was loosening the main fork screw, and voila! It ran perfectly. Still does.
It may have been assembled without the correct tolerances. That would be rare, as the Singer company employed stringent quality control standards prior to moving their operations offshore. I think the tight gear setting became exposed when the machine was subjected to extended use on the project that the current operator is engaged in. Just a guess.😎👍
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I am SOOOO thankful for good repairmen! I may never duplicate what you do, because I am not a repairman, but I am sure learning a lot about the classic machines I own!
Excellent. That’s the purpose of this channel.
You need to know as much as you can to keep your machine running properly.
There’s not many qualified professionals still around, so it will have to be you on the task. 😎👍🏼
Wow, good catch! You must have the patience of a saint. I hope there weren't any unsaintly words uttered in the discovery.
This reminds me a bit of the eccentric screw for the bobbin winder on the old shuttle systems. You turn the screw to shift the big wheel on the bobbin winder to get proper tooth engagement. I discovered this by accident when trying to troubleshoot problems with the bobbin winding randomly stopping. Believe you me, there were many "choice" words uttered on my part before I stumbled on the solution.
I find that some soothing mellow music in the background makes it all better.
I try to put on a little Nugent, maybe some Ozzie,AC/DC, or Bob Seeger.
Just some easy listening stuff to keep my blood pressure down.
It seems to work. 😂😎👍🏼
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Hmmm, never thought of that, but a little easy listening does sounds like a good idea. Next time I run into trouble I'll put on some Jimi, maybe something from Are You Experienced. We can all use a little more experience. 😇
@@robeng6231 a little “cross town traffic” is always a calming little ditty. 😂😂
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Absolutely! There's nothing like a little kazoo music to settle the nerves.
@@robeng6231 😂😂😂
You mentioned the "834 Stylist." The machine that made me seek other thrift store machines. My 834 was made in Poland.
Thanks for the tip on how to remove the Stitch Length Dial. I plumb busted the one on my Singer 360 parts cannibal machine ( I assume its the same method)
I looked at a scuzzy Singer 257 the other day. Its motor is externally mounted, but its the same motor as the Singer 360,, which is inside the machine.
That was my 1st maxhine 1st tour in the Army. Still have it, and works well.❤😂
Sounds like the early to mid seventies. That’s when I was in the Army as well. Thanks for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸😎👍🏼
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Yes 1976. Thank you for service to our country.
@@amyohl5037 I’m glad we’re here to carry on. We’re blessed.😎👍
I have a bound-up 534 Stylist too (that has sentimental value)! It seems free when in the bobbin wind mode. It came out of storage and I think one of the feed collar bearings is bad (axial movement). I replaced the gears and could benefit from a service manual to ensure the timing is perfect.
If it’s out of time it can bind up. If you oil anything that pivots, slides, hinges, or rotates, you’ll be fine.
Your bearing is fine also. (Unless it’s rusted solid)
That is one style of old Singers that I hate to work on.
There’s a whole lot than can go wrong on these Stylists from that era.
If you don’t fix the problems all at once, they will nickel and dime you to death. 😎👍🏼
Would this issue also cause the bobbin thread (when it's running) to bunch up in one spot til it snaps the bobbin thread even though the top spool thread seems to run fine and hasn't had issues with seizing up to this point (knock✊️ on wood )
@@babyryder2006 yes. If anything causes a jam it’s a complete malfunction, not a partial one.
I wouldn't mind having one of these-- I think they look kind of cool-- but I'd need to find one in good working order first. I'm pretty handy, but at the end of the day, all I have is a tool box and a vocabulary.
😎👍
My 16 year old daughter just got her grandmother's 534 (grandmother passed before she was born). I broke the take up thread guide on the face while trying to remove the face plate. I can't find the part anywhere! Any tips for locating it? And, removing the broken piece that's still stuck in the machine?
@@RosieIsRiveting I see used parts on eBay occasionally. Just do a search for thread guides on old Singers and see what’s out there.
Mechanical parts are easy to find.
Body components are more difficult to source. Good luck 🍀
Thanks
You’re welcome. 😎👍🏼
Is there a way to make the reverse button push in easier? Mine is so stiff I practically push the machine over trying to use reverse. I just replaced all the gears and it runs nicely, except for the reverse button. Also another question, what size bobbin winder tire does this take? Thanks for helping us keep our older machines going!
It takes a standard 15 class bobbin winder tire.
The reverse lever probably needs to be oiled.
Thanks. Exactly how do I oil the reverse button?
@@cynthiaporter8300 tilt the machine back and apply a small amount around the base of the button.
Let it seep into the reverse assembly for several minutes.
Take the top cover screws (2) off and add a couple drops of oil to the mechanism behind the dial and work the button vigorously until it loosens. 😎👍🏼
Thank you, I will try that!
@@cynthiaporter8300 😎👍
Do you think it was age/neglect, or the victim of a screw-turner? My first 66 was so tight that I couldn’t tell what was going on. In desperation I was loosening the main fork screw, and voila! It ran perfectly. Still does.
It may have been assembled without the correct tolerances. That would be rare, as the Singer company employed stringent quality control standards prior to moving their operations offshore.
I think the tight gear setting became exposed when the machine was subjected to extended use on the project that the current operator is engaged in.
Just a guess.😎👍
Made in Great Britain?
I’m not sure. It’s quite possible, because the “across the pond”bunch were at the forefront of freearm machines