On Cleaning the Inside of a Singer Model 221 Featherweight
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- Using Krud Kutter to clean inside the body of a SInger 221 Featherweight. Clean the gears. Clean the shafts. Clean the inside body. Replace bed cushions rubber feet. Using The Must for Rust to remove rust from the bed cushion screws. Apply grease. Apply oil. Oiling bushings.
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00:00 INTRO
02:40 CLEAN NOSE
10:50 OIL NOSE
13:00 HANDWHEEL END
18:40 OIL HNDWHL END
19:30 TOP GEARS
28:10 GREASE OIL TOP
36:40 CLN BOTM 14%
48:40 CLN BOTN 100%
1:05:00 RMV BED CUSHIONS
1:11:27 GREASE BOTM GEARS
1:13:10 BRUSH ON OIL
1:14:45 OIL POINTS
1:17:45 OIL TOP BUSHING
1:18:30 OIL VERTICAL SHAFT
1:20:25 REMOVE RUST
1:21:07 INSTL BED CUSHIONS
MUSIC: SAVANNAH SUNSHINE by Dan Henig 
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Andy, as usual you helped and now my machine is sewing as it should! Thank you and keep ‘em coming friend!
I appreciate the comment, and thank you for keeping that machine in service.
Thank you for sharing with us. I am in Phoenix glad to support a local machinist like you. God bless.
Thank you for watching my channel and I appreciate your support very much
Andy quoting Mick and Keith...made my day
🎵🎸🎺🥁🎷👨🎤 "She was practiced at the art of deception" ruclips.net/video/3dfYcQ_r_x8/видео.html
NewYears Day, 1966
Oh Andy! A friend has gifted me a 221 Featherweight...& a week later my sister acquired one as well. We are so excited to open them up and see what kind of shape they are in. Mine has been stored for 10-15 years so I know its going to need some cleaning and lubrication but its a one owner & was much loved by its owner. Happy New Year to us down here in Texas!
Sounds like 2024 will be a great year! A one-owner from storage is perfect.🏆 You will soon be sewing away on that little beauty. I think the two of you will be having a great time.
What brand thread should I buy? Ive been told to use 50 wt, but which brand is safest?@@andytubesewing1953
Great video. Thanks for the detail. I love bringing these beautiful machines back to life.
I always appreciate your comments. Thanks very much.
My husband bought me a featherweight this weekend. I looked at her gears and they were filthy, way worse than this video (I'm surprised she worked). I've now cleaned, greased and oiled her and she is looking so much better (though there is more to be done). Thank you for giving me the confidence to work on her myself.
I'm glad you found my channel! Jenny and thank you for rescuing that machine. I'm sure you will enjoy using it and it is worth the effort for sure
@@andytubesewing1953 I have two Rocketeers that I will work on this summer. They will need a lot more attention. One was sitting outside in the Florida humidity under a tarp! (power cable broken but everything moves freely).The other one came with a table, chair and accessories and turns on and runs (but didn't want to push her). I got everything for $65 total! Excited but nervous to make a start.
@@user-ke3yv7lc4l What a bargain! I appreciate that you want to rescue these machines. Once you start you will be fine. I have found it's hard to hurt a vintage Singer machine if you take your time.
May I offer some suggestions?
Over the years I have found that the Service Manuals (when available) are wonderful tools to have on hand for understanding adjustments and factory settings.
For your 221 featherweight you have a great resource at "The Featherweight Shop" here: singer-featherweight.com/
If you look in their "School House" section you can find free manuals, including the Service Manual. They have tutorials for different parts and systems on the machine. A family-owned business with a sparkling worldwide reputation.
My Playlist for the 221 can be found here: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKIA1OPw0k6QOSTE-wAUZ4kp
For your Rocketeers, you can download a FREE copy of the Service Manual for the 500A & 503A models. An incredible 46-page PDF full of diagrams and instructions for lubrication, use, adjusting, and parts replacement, with clear factory setting spacing, timing, height clearance, etc. sewingdude.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/singer-500-service-manual.pdf
Here are some of my Playlists that may help you with your Rocketeers:
a short list of 500A videos: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKIk6-t-zdVJKQVVAE6TjrE-
A Playlist for Model 401A, the machine the 500A is based on, with many of the same parts & systems: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKLiDl9yFTP6mJgQmz5lj4NO
A Playlist for model 503A Rocketeer: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKJZaZn2zl3LsnV2d7UhrqvX
I try hard to make my videos clear enough that folks can use them to work on their machines, but you can't beat a document from the original manufacturer that explains so much.
Finally, you can download FREE PDF copies of most of the Singer Instruction Manuals from SInger Support. www.singer.com/support Just enter the model number in the big search box and a new page will open with any available manuals for download. I have an Instruction Manual available for every machine I work on. It can be helpful to understand how the machine is SUPPOSED to work, and all the settings when something is not working the way you want.
You really have a strong support group by your side between instruction and service manuals, my videos (and many others) on RUclips. Tap into your excitement and put your nervousness to the side. You'll have such fun and find working on the machines, and the results of your work, to be very rewarding.
I must get some " Must for Rust", great all around information. Thanks
I like it. I have a friend who had been using EvapoRust and she told me this works better. I've never tried any other rust remover though. Thanks for watching my channel.
Andy, this video was ridiculously satisfying.... I could feel myself sighing through out watching it. I love older machines. I am not a fan of computerized models though I do own and love them, but it's my featherweights that makes me heart beat..... I feel so much more confident in cleaning them now! I also appreciate the great tips on the products! = )
This is the first and only featherweight I have worked on. I love the machine now and understand why it is held in such high regard. It took my wife all of 2 minutes to "borrow" it from me after restored and I have not seen it since. Thanks so much for your kind remarks and for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 and you probably won't ever see it again, lolol!
@@gypsyrose813 Oh yes, you are correct. When I ask about it I am ignored completely, haha.
Great ideas. I haven't been getting the notices of your videos so I think I have missed a few. I will have to go back and check it out.
I am in California and the heat and smoke from all the fires has really kept everyone inside plus we are still on lockdown so I have plenty of time to check and see what I have missed.
As usual a good video. Hope you are well and keep up the good work.
Thank you. We are getting smoke from California here in the Phoenix Metro area but I can't imagine what you folks are going through. Stunning to hear 600 fires burning in Cali. Praying for all of you to get through this. Thanks for watching my channel. Be safe.
It's sock puppet time! I like it! I hadn't thought of that before. I have thinner fingers so it might work well for me to cover my hand with a sock. I agree with other people, it's always an education to watch your videos, Andy. In Southern Arizona it's cooler, but we've been averaging right around 100 degrees +/-. We have many relatives in California and they said they are getting ash on their cars. Thank you for all you do! Kathy in Southeastern Arizona
Reminds me of Mom making us dance in our socks after she put Johnson's wax on the floor, haha. I like using the sock like that. It seems like the back of my hands was always dirty when I cleaned just holding a rag, so I thought of the sock one day. Oh, poor us in the Southwest/West. More record heat this weekend. 100 is still very hot. In fact, my wife stops counting after 100 and if I ask what's the temp going to be today she will just say "100 and hot". Thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 I hope you can stay safe, well and cool. Andy you are always cool! Best wishes, Kathy
@@kathiego233 Did you know that some lizards 🦎 carry a stick so when they stop running they can stand on the stick instead of the hot sand? 🌞 I'm not at that point yet, but I truly stay out of the heat now. Whew! 🌵😎🌵
@@andytubesewing1953 No I did not know that. That's pretty neat. I stay indoors all the time. Stay cool! Kathy
@@kathiego233 I always knew you were a smart lady. 👍✨
Hi Andy I came on to tell you about a $4000 save I made because of your Krud Kutterr videos. Did you know that it even worked for a wedding gown that my daughter dragged around a 200 year accumulation of machine oil on a factory floor. I’d love to share before and after videos. Thank you for everything my friend.
Wow, it's like the best save ever! I'm glad if my video helped with that. Maybe you could upload the videos to your own RUclips Channel. They have instructions for doing that and it's not difficult. Have you thought about sharing this story with Rustoleum, the maker of Krud Kutter? Thanks for sharing on my channel and good luck.
Thanks you very much.
Very welcome. I enjoyed working on the Featherweight machine. Here are my other 25 videos about it: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKIA1OPw0k6QOSTE-wAUZ4kp Thank you for watching my channel.
Always and education Andy. Sure wish you were my neighbor. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mark in Colorado.
thank you very much. With Phoenix breaking all kinds of heat records, Colorado sound pretty good! Take care, Mark, and thanks for watching my channel.
Is it possible to "re-finish" the shellac clear coat on a black vintage Singer?
depend on what you expect the "re-finish" to be I think. I've never bothered, but there are videos around of different cleaning and restoration methods: ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=refinish+shellac+on+singer+sewing+machine
How do you take the hand wheel off? I have a 101 too and cant get it off.
REMOVE A STANDARD SINGER HANDWHEEL: studio.ruclips.net/user/video6D40z9pHNQM/edit/basic (start @ 14:07)
INSTALL A STANDARD SINGER HANDWHEEL: ruclips.net/video/uCoXJYLIDQo/видео.html (Start beginning of the video)
Have you ever cleaned the inside of a machine that has a cloth timing belt? Any thoughts on how to do it?
Are you talking about the cloth/fiber belt with metal cleats woven into it? No, I've never worked on a machine like that. I'd still use the Krud Kutter I think, after testing a drop on the belt. The instructions for the Krud Kutter Cleaner and Degreaser include the mixing rate for carpet, upholstery, and laundry presoak. A 10% solution. Here is the webpage for more info
www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/krud-kutter/cleaners-and-stain-removers/original-krud-kutter I've never used it but they make a sports stain remover laundry pre-treat also. I don't know if it is a different formula or just marketing but here is that webpage www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/krud-kutter/household-cleaners/sports-laundry-pre-treat?ls=305473&lc=
I'm assuming you want to clean the insides of the machine while leaving the belt in place
If you were taking the belt out, I would either replace it with a new one (after all that work) or still clean with the KK or even laundry detergent. Remember, I've never done this, but that's my thoughts about it. Make a video if you do it! Probably 1,000 people with the same question, right? Good luck.
@@andytubesewing1953 Yes one of those belts with the cleats. Oh nooo, not taking the belt off. I'm using your 7 Screws Technique for cleaning my Singer 319W and I don't want to mess with it too much. I'm probably going to go with using a 10% KK solution and spray lightly around the belt. Thanks Andy, you're a Legend!
@@rockymarmolejos5056 OK, I'm disappointed but I get it. I suppose it is possible, but I've never seen anyone remove/replace the belt. I think you will be fine with the KK if some gets on the belt, and the other parts will be clean and fresh. Good luck.
@@andytubesewing1953 Hahahaha ok, maybe I'll be as courageous and daring as you when it comes time to clean a Pfaff 130 I have that also has a cloth belt. I keep you posted if I decide to remove it before cleaning ;)
@@rockymarmolejos5056 You're a better man than me, Rocky, to tackle removing that belt. I'd sell the machine and buy a nice slant-o-Matic or Rocketeer before I bruised my ego by failing a belt change 😀 Regardless, best of luck with your machines and take care.
Can u show how to clean a 66 singer
Hi, luanne. I've never worked on a model 66, but a few years after Singer started making it they also made 3/4 size copy of the 66 and call it Model 99. It is the same style of machine and components just a little smaller to make it portable. I have a nice 19 video series all about the 99 that you can use for working on your 66. I think you will like it and you can find it here: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKIIUgkEujqHc9iNWN9NPW2Z Thanks for watching my channel and good luck.
How did you get the wheel off?
Most vintage singer handwheels remove like this: ruclips.net/video/6H-SDwXLQDk/видео.html
With an external motor, you loosen the motor bracket to raise the motor to remove/replace the belt:
ruclips.net/video/FFykxMw_ygs/видео.html
Again, here are all the model 221 videos: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKIA1OPw0k6QOSTE-wAUZ4kp
Andy … I see you’re in Tempe.. do you also clean customer Featherweights,
Marie, I'm honored that you would trust me to do that, but I am not able to do that any longer. Thank you for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 thanks for the quick response. I live in Gilbert and bought a 1937 Featherweight at an estate sale last Saturday. Watched your video and will try to clean it up, lots of grease and dirt inside the machine. But you give very detailed information, so will buy all the products you recommend and give it a try. Thanks a bunch..
@@mariefrance8132 That's a nice find, congratulations. You don't always need to remove all the parts that I did to clean. Just be careful of the black finish as it's a type of lacquer and easily damaged. I'd recommend a nice resource for you. (maybe you already know about this) These folks' whole business is to do with the featherweight machines. They have many resources as well as histories, parts & supplies, and tutorials that can help you. Here is their "Schoolhouse" section. singer-featherweight.com/blogs/schoolhouse
Maybe you have one of those very rare models that's worth $$$$ Good Luck, and thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 you are amazing .. thank you so much for the recommendation. I forgot to tell you that I paid $40 for the Featherweight. Norine was born on December 8, 1937 .. so I am tickled pink that I found this treasure and will be very careful when cleaning her. I told my sister about your channel and she started watching it too.
@@mariefrance8132 How nice to have such an early model. Norine sounds very special, and what a bargain! Thanks for sharing my channel with your sister and best of luck.