Hi Bob, Thank you so much we had a lot of fun watching and following along today while taking down the #127 i found this weekend! Many laughs were had when you simply did something yet our piece would simply not budge! We persevered and all went well now to put it all back together when it is cleaned. Mine is a 1915 and was so much dirtier than the one you worked on i don't think it has ever been serviced in the last 107 years. Thank you very much.
I have a mint condition 127 hand crank .. it works like butter, i actually sew with it. . I love watching these to understand how to maintain and care for my machine. I like seeing how you take apart the parts and the re assembly … it helps me understand if some,thing goes wrong I could fix it myself . I admire you for preserving these beautiful machines ! Love your vids !
Thanks for the video. I'm hoping my new Singer 27 (from 1906) doesn't need this level of detailed cleaning. But good to know your instructions are available.
Excellent! The new camera really is much better. I'd very happily watch a whole series on the 27/28/127/128 - and when you do the close-ups, they're really useful. Thank you for those - it makes it so much easier to see what I need to focus my attention on. I haven't been bold enough to remove those bottom bits from a machine yet. After I've cut my teeth getting the feed regulator and fork etc back in I'll watch this again and see if I can break it down into "I can do this" bite-size sections. This machine, while it stitches well, is a little bit noisy and I'm hoping that as I get things cleaned up and adjusted just so she'll quite down a bit. (Maybe her voice is just a little rusty after not getting used in decades!)
Thanks Megan, I hope these help. BTW - All of the vibrating shuttle machines are a bit noisy, at least when compared to a rotary hook machine like a 201.
Thank you so much for your videos. Question for you. I'm working on a 127 and for the life of me, I can't move the bearing on the feed rock shaft. In this video you mentioned being able to free it up. How did you do that? I'm afraid of messing with that screw too much.
Great video. teacher, helper ! Thank You Bob for responding to my 127 quandary! I would live to text you again regarding a 6000 Husky 6020! Cant seem to make contact, but the needle disengages when I'm winding bobbin, otherwise the bobbin runs all the time I'm sewing! It has a high torque gear that engages like a reg bobbin winder, new to me, I thought maybe for some reason this winer never disengages! Should it disengage when you are sewing? I've never had a machine do this. Thanks for all you do Mr Fowler, you are such a great help to so many of us! Thank You for your time! Go enjoy your life!
I love the user name, It's so New Jersey! :-) If I read your comment right, the bobbin winder is staying engaged when you sew, am I correct? I just looked at the user manual for the 6020 and it appears that's the way it's supposed to be, there doesn't seem to be an engage/disengage like Singers have.
Wonderful! You read that correctly! Wow. What a relief that is, it's working, and the stitches are beautiful! You have been so helpful to me, So I will once again say Thank You for your kindness, and for sharing your insight and knowledge that I'm sure took a lot of time and effort to learn, given to many of us in a few moments! We can glean much from many who worked hard and are willing to share ! May nothing you have need of be withheld from you! May you have the desires of your heart!
I can pull a 127 (or most domestic Singer straight stitch machines) apart in about half an hour. Cleaning the parts takes a lot longer, of course, and a lot depends on how schmooey the parts are. If I can get a solid day with no interruptions, I can knock one out before dinner time.
I've got my whole machine cleaned and working well, save for the Bobbin Winder. As the gear rotates, it rotates the screw with it until it has too much tension and sticks. If I hold the screw in place with a screwdriver while it runs it works, but that's obviously not ideal and makes it had to keep the tension (and thus gear speed) consistent. Do you know what would cause this issue?
Very helpful video. I really like your videos and only have one thing to ask (for now), could you possibly create a playlist for all of your 127 videos? Thanks and keep up with the informative videos.
I am very happy with your explanation about this machine, I will also clean mine in this way. mine is from 1926. can the stitch length be changed? unfortunately I don't have a book. thank you very much.
Thank you for posting this video. I'm trying my hand at restoring a Model 27 from 1890s. I'm going to have to break this whole thing down though as it's a mess inside. Can WD-40 be used on tough screws that wont move?
WD-40 isn't a penetrating oil and is lousy as a lubricant as well. I use Aero Kroil to help break stuck screws loose. Proper sized screwdrivers go a long way in keeping your screw heads from getting chewed up too.
Hi Bob, My mom has an old 127 in a 5 drawer cabinet that looks to be in rough shape. It is on a treadle base but also has a motor, I believe it was bought as an add on option. I have never restored a machine before and was wondering if you would be willing to look at some pics and give a bit of advice. If so could you tell me how to contact you? Thanks
i have a little older model but the workings seems to be the same. i wonder is it doable for a woman to do it and is it pretty straight forward or is it tricky to put back together. i have a little diy expirience and limited tools. what would you recommend me to do. i would like to give it a good clean and new coat of paint.
It's not too tricky to get it back together. It is important to have a firm understanding on how the mechanism works, and a copy of the adjusters manual is a huge help in making it work. Given time and patience, anyone with a modest amount of mechanical ability should be able to work on these machines.
Hi Bob, Thank you so much we had a lot of fun watching and following along today while taking down the #127 i found this weekend! Many laughs were had when you simply did something yet our piece would simply not budge! We persevered and all went well now to put it all back together when it is cleaned. Mine is a 1915 and was so much dirtier than the one you worked on i don't think it has ever been serviced in the last 107 years. Thank you very much.
Well Denise, if I made it look easy, that's strictly by accident, I assure you! Glad you liked it!
I have a mint condition 127 hand crank .. it works like butter, i actually sew with it. . I love watching these to understand how to maintain and care for my machine. I like seeing how you take apart the parts and the re assembly … it helps me understand if some,thing goes wrong I could fix it myself . I admire you for preserving these beautiful machines ! Love your vids !
Thanks for the video. I'm hoping my new Singer 27 (from 1906) doesn't need this level of detailed cleaning. But good to know your instructions are available.
Would love to find a manual that tells and shows how to do this! Great work! Thank you for sharing gifting with us all!
Email me at argosybob@gmail.com. I can help with the manual...
@BobFowlerWorkshop do you do a full restoration of paint and decals?
Thank you! This is just what I need for my 1906 127. Not sure I will take it apart to the extent you show but it gets me started on the new hobby.
Glad to help!
You do great work, wish you were nearby I would hire you!!❤😊
Welcome back. Stay well. Thank you for this video. It's so helpful.
Excellent! The new camera really is much better. I'd very happily watch a whole series on the 27/28/127/128 - and when you do the close-ups, they're really useful. Thank you for those - it makes it so much easier to see what I need to focus my attention on. I haven't been bold enough to remove those bottom bits from a machine yet. After I've cut my teeth getting the feed regulator and fork etc back in I'll watch this again and see if I can break it down into "I can do this" bite-size sections. This machine, while it stitches well, is a little bit noisy and I'm hoping that as I get things cleaned up and adjusted just so she'll quite down a bit. (Maybe her voice is just a little rusty after not getting used in decades!)
Thanks Megan, I hope these help. BTW - All of the vibrating shuttle machines are a bit noisy, at least when compared to a rotary hook machine like a 201.
Thank you so much for your videos. Question for you. I'm working on a 127 and for the life of me, I can't move the bearing on the feed rock shaft. In this video you mentioned being able to free it up. How did you do that? I'm afraid of messing with that screw too much.
Great video. teacher, helper ! Thank You Bob for responding to my 127 quandary! I would live to text you again regarding a 6000 Husky 6020! Cant seem to make contact, but the needle disengages when I'm winding bobbin, otherwise the bobbin runs all the time I'm sewing! It has a high torque gear that engages like a reg bobbin winder, new to me, I thought maybe for some reason this winer never disengages! Should it disengage when you are sewing? I've never had a machine do this. Thanks for all you do Mr Fowler, you are such a great help to so many of us! Thank You for your time! Go enjoy your life!
I love the user name, It's so New Jersey! :-)
If I read your comment right, the bobbin winder is staying engaged when you sew, am I correct? I just looked at the user manual for the 6020 and it appears that's the way it's supposed to be, there doesn't seem to be an engage/disengage like Singers have.
Wonderful! You read that correctly! Wow. What a relief that is, it's working, and the stitches are beautiful! You have been so helpful to me, So I will once again say Thank You for your kindness, and for sharing your insight and knowledge that I'm sure took a lot of time and effort to learn, given to many of us in a few moments! We can glean much from many who worked hard and are willing to share ! May nothing you have need of be withheld from you! May you have the desires of your heart!
Great video. Could you pls provide more details on the rotary tool you use as well as the buffing wheels, etc. thank you
After you removed the parts for cleaning what did you clean the underside of the machine with?
How long does it take you to take everything apart and put it in the cleaners to to let it sit
I can pull a 127 (or most domestic Singer straight stitch machines) apart in about half an hour. Cleaning the parts takes a lot longer, of course, and a lot depends on how schmooey the parts are. If I can get a solid day with no interruptions, I can knock one out before dinner time.
I've got my whole machine cleaned and working well, save for the Bobbin Winder. As the gear rotates, it rotates the screw with it until it has too much tension and sticks. If I hold the screw in place with a screwdriver while it runs it works, but that's obviously not ideal and makes it had to keep the tension (and thus gear speed) consistent. Do you know what would cause this issue?
It sounds like you might have a bad spring washer under the main gear. Email me and we can chat about it... argosybob@gmail.com
Hi,I have a 115 without a belt? It need cleaning.Do you repair that model?
Very helpful video. I really like your videos and only have one thing to ask (for now), could you possibly create a playlist for all of your 127 videos? Thanks and keep up with the informative videos.
Already did, it's called "Singer Vibrating Shuttle Machines" and you can find it here: tinyurl.com/ct9nxrhm
I am very happy with your explanation about this machine, I will also clean mine in this way. mine is from 1926. can the stitch length be changed? unfortunately I don't have a book. thank you very much.
The stitch length is varied with the knob on the front of the machine.
Thank you for posting this video. I'm trying my hand at restoring a Model 27 from 1890s. I'm going to have to break this whole thing down though as it's a mess inside. Can WD-40 be used on tough screws that wont move?
WD-40 isn't a penetrating oil and is lousy as a lubricant as well. I use Aero Kroil to help break stuck screws loose. Proper sized screwdrivers go a long way in keeping your screw heads from getting chewed up too.
hello sir spare part of this machine is available
Hi Bob, My mom has an old 127 in a 5 drawer cabinet that looks to be in rough shape. It is on a treadle base but also has a motor, I believe it was bought as an add on option. I have never restored a machine before and was wondering if you would be willing to look at some pics and give a bit of advice. If so could you tell me how to contact you? Thanks
Sure, email me at argosybob@gmail.com.
i have a little older model but the workings seems to be the same. i wonder is it doable for a woman to do it and is it pretty straight forward or is it tricky to put back together. i have a little diy expirience and limited tools. what would you recommend me to do. i would like to give it a good clean and new coat of paint.
It's not too tricky to get it back together. It is important to have a firm understanding on how the mechanism works, and a copy of the adjusters manual is a huge help in making it work. Given time and patience, anyone with a modest amount of mechanical ability should be able to work on these machines.
Is that an AvE shirt you are wearing?
Yup
What model is that machine?
Singer 127, a full size vibrating shuttle machine.