Thanks again Jen. I had a noise I didn't like on the ""new" machine and this video helped me find the source of the noise. My feed dogs were too low. And although the machine worked fine like that, when in reverse, the feed dogs were ever so slightly hitting the hook. Those little noises can make you a bit crazy, can't they. Your videos are invaluable.
Thank you I was frustrated getting the bobbin assembly back on. You helped me get it up and running again. All this for a little piece of thread getting caught. 3 hours later I’m sewing again!
Nicely done! We do a couple of things differently, but that's OK, as long as the end result is the same. You had me cracking up laughing with your Chyron about the bobbin case positioning finger! That would have driven me crazy too. Great video!
Bob, would love to know what you do differently, we should catch up soon! Oh, the horror of the positioning finger. I almost reshot the whole video but this week has been hectic. Hope you are doing well and all your shout outs have helped my channel, THANK YOU!
Thank you for your encouraging words! It is such a rewarding process and it makes me so happy to know that others are restoring their Featherweight’s. You can do it!
Thanks, Jen for another great tutorial. I'm gaining more confidence with each video. I'm working on a 1952 that I found in a newspaper ad back in the early 1990's. She's always run pretty good, but so dirty. Now she's starting to shine, and I'm having so much fun! Thanks again.
Thank you for this great video. I always thought the razor part of the thread cutter went up. That thing is such a bear to put on. Some day I hope to be able to polish the parts like you do, oh Sensei. 🦋
You know, I always forget how the thread cutter is supposed to go so I just do it “my way”. And you make me laugh, “Sensei”. If your fingers don’t hurt when you are done polishing then you didn’t do it right. 😉
Hi! If you can’t get the presser bar out then yes, leave in place. Are you able to get it to move at all once you remove the set screw for it? For example will it twist and at least move up and down a little? As long as you can do that then clean it in place and you will still be able to set the height of the presser bar/foot and make sure that the foot sets straight. It could be that the lower part of the presser bar is a little bent and that is keeping it from coming up through the bushing. I hope that helps!
I don't have feeler gauges to go with 4 quarters so I used my Brass Set Up Gauge Blocks, I use to set up table saw to fence measurements. They are perfect for setting the foot height. Amazon has them for different sizes and price. The set I have is the Whiteside Machine 9800 .
Hi! It is a Craftsman CMHT68008. If you search that online you will find many buying options. It was a gift from Bob Fowler and I LOVE it! Especially the little plastic gear on the top that you can turn with your fingers. Highly recommend!
My set screw for the guide bar has mysteriously disappeared. Do you know if the screw is available and if it might be the same size as another set screw on the machine? I may have to get a replacement if it doesn't mysteriously reappear! Other than that, things are going great!
Hello! I was looking around, the featherweight shop doesn't sell them. I did find one here: millardsewing.com/product/pfw-45742/?Google+Shopping&MSC5&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqejBhBAEiwAuWHioHcbEfhVQF2tk_XGf165mQeIKDRmDOY60KCEu3GgkE_MnK1GhzDarBoCl_MQAvD_BwE You will have to buy the clamp too but if you lost the screw you won't be able to move forward without it. Hope you found it though and hope that helps!
I just got a white Featherweight. There is a clunking sound while sewing coming from the needle plate/feed dog area. When the needle plate is off, there is no clunking sound when I test by running the machine. Should I lower my feeddog???The machine sees just fine but that clunking noise is a bit annoying. Thanks for any help.
Hi! It sounds like your feed dogs are hitting the needle plate. First you will need to determine if they are hitting the sides of the opening in the plate for them or if they are hitting in the front or the back. My guess is that they are hitting in the front as they come up. There is an adjustment you can do for that and it isn't very hard. Let me know where you think they are hitting and I can help you further...
Hi! I am not sure what else would replace the quarters. The height in millimeters is 7.9375. If you install the needle bar and make sure that the hook is timed right then as long when the presser foot is raised and the needle bar is down in its lowest point of travel (with the needle clamp installed) and the foot and the needle clamp don’t hit then you should be good to go. I hope that helps!
Thanks again Jen. I had a noise I didn't like on the ""new" machine and this video helped me find the source of the noise. My feed dogs were too low. And although the machine worked fine like that, when in reverse, the feed dogs were ever so slightly hitting the hook. Those little noises can make you a bit crazy, can't they. Your videos are invaluable.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for all your tutorials, im about to start deep cleaning my 1941 blackside 221-1
Wonderful! Good luck and I would love to see a pic when you are finished!
Thank you I was frustrated getting the bobbin assembly back on. You helped me get it up and running again. All this for a little piece of thread getting caught. 3 hours later I’m sewing again!
I am glad this video helped you get back to sewing!
Nicely done! We do a couple of things differently, but that's OK, as long as the end result is the same. You had me cracking up laughing with your Chyron about the bobbin case positioning finger! That would have driven me crazy too. Great video!
Oh yes, glad to see you're closing in on 1000 subs!
Bob, would love to know what you do differently, we should catch up soon! Oh, the horror of the positioning finger. I almost reshot the whole video but this week has been hectic. Hope you are doing well and all your shout outs have helped my channel, THANK YOU!
@@SewingMachineRehab Bob ROCKS! I watch his channel too. 🦋
Wonderful videos. I am doing this as I watch and having a great time. Your instruction are so clear. Thank you
Thank you for your encouraging words! It is such a rewarding process and it makes me so happy to know that others are restoring their Featherweight’s. You can do it!
Thanks, Jen for another great tutorial. I'm gaining more confidence with each video. I'm working on a 1952 that I found in a newspaper ad back in the early 1990's. She's always run pretty good, but so dirty. Now she's starting to shine, and I'm having so much fun! Thanks again.
I am so glad it’s working out for you and that you are enjoying the process!
Thank you for making these videos I have learned so much
Thank you once again for another fantastic video!
Awesome video! I'm learning this stuff right now! Thanks for the help! Have fun, stay safe.
Thank you for this great video. I always thought the razor part of the thread cutter went up. That thing is such a bear to put on. Some day I hope to be able to polish the parts like you do, oh Sensei. 🦋
You know, I always forget how the thread cutter is supposed to go so I just do it “my way”. And you make me laugh, “Sensei”. If your fingers don’t hurt when you are done polishing then you didn’t do it right. 😉
Great tutorial. Thank you.
I could not remove the presser bar. Should I leave it in place? I love how detailed your tutorials are, Thank you so much!
Hi! If you can’t get the presser bar out then yes, leave in place. Are you able to get it to move at all once you remove the set screw for it? For example will it twist and at least move up and down a little? As long as you can do that then clean it in place and you will still be able to set the height of the presser bar/foot and make sure that the foot sets straight. It could be that the lower part of the presser bar is a little bent and that is keeping it from coming up through the bushing. I hope that helps!
It moves up and down but it doesn't twist
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I don't have feeler gauges to go with 4 quarters so I used my Brass Set Up Gauge Blocks, I use to set up table saw to fence measurements. They are perfect for setting the foot height. Amazon has them for different sizes and price. The set I have is the Whiteside Machine 9800 .
I haven't heard of them, thanks for the tip! I will be checking them out!
What size is the wrench used to adjust the feed dogs? Thanks for this excellent video!
Hello again :) The wrench I used was 3/8". I will add that to the description box as well, I should have done that in the beginning!
Hi, What brand is your right angle mini ratchet that you use in the beginning? It’s the perfect size. Thanks ☀
Hi! It is a Craftsman CMHT68008. If you search that online you will find many buying options. It was a gift from Bob Fowler and I LOVE it! Especially the little plastic gear on the top that you can turn with your fingers. Highly recommend!
@@SewingMachineRehab Thank you! I thought it was a Craftsman. The gear you described is what drew me to it. Another tool for my toolbox😁
My set screw for the guide bar has mysteriously disappeared. Do you know if the screw is available and if it might be the same size as another set screw on the machine? I may have to get a replacement if it doesn't mysteriously reappear! Other than that, things are going great!
Hello! I was looking around, the featherweight shop doesn't sell them. I did find one here: millardsewing.com/product/pfw-45742/?Google+Shopping&MSC5&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqejBhBAEiwAuWHioHcbEfhVQF2tk_XGf165mQeIKDRmDOY60KCEu3GgkE_MnK1GhzDarBoCl_MQAvD_BwE
You will have to buy the clamp too but if you lost the screw you won't be able to move forward without it. Hope you found it though and hope that helps!
I just got a white Featherweight. There is a clunking sound while sewing coming from the needle plate/feed dog area. When the needle plate is off, there is no clunking sound when I test by running the machine. Should I lower my feeddog???The machine sees just fine but that clunking noise is a bit annoying. Thanks for any help.
Hi! It sounds like your feed dogs are hitting the needle plate. First you will need to determine if they are hitting the sides of the opening in the plate for them or if they are hitting in the front or the back. My guess is that they are hitting in the front as they come up. There is an adjustment you can do for that and it isn't very hard. Let me know where you think they are hitting and I can help you further...
Hi, I’m in Australia so I don’t have any “quarters”. Would you be able to recommend anything else? Or the height that’s needed in mm? Thank you ☺️
Hi! I am not sure what else would replace the quarters. The height in millimeters is 7.9375. If you install the needle bar and make sure that the hook is timed right then as long when the presser foot is raised and the needle bar is down in its lowest point of travel (with the needle clamp installed) and the foot and the needle clamp don’t hit then you should be good to go. I hope that helps!
Hi! I also did not have something for this and discovered that the featherweight bobbin is almost the perfect height!