Hi Andy. I watched the whole video and was wondering when you oiled the top end I noticed that they didn't show for any oil to be put on the top bushing of the lever which moves the shuttle shaft axially? I also am curious of how the needle to hook timing/gap would be accomplished? Would it be any harder to setup than a conventional arrangement? I've noticed a huge variation of different bobbin/hook combinations of Singers manufactured. Keep up the great videos, as far as I'm concerned they don't run too long!
Hi Paul. When I made this video I was working off the instruction manual and have since found a service manual. If I understand the area you are talking about, it is not shown a lube point in either manual. It is interesting that there are variances between the manuals as to where and how much to oil and grease. For example, the instruction manual clearly shows to put grease on the slide area of the width/ZZ parts, but no oil. The service manual shows to put three drops of oil on the slide but says nothing about grease! I have seen this before in Singer manuals and usually try to mention in the video that you can put oil on any place that metal moves on metal, except inside motors, the bobbin winder tire or plastic gears. After doing these restorations I see the damage from lack of oil and over oiling on the machine, so my main goal is to show people the possibilities and areas they may not think of and encourage them to wipe off and remove excess oil and grease. I'm still figuring out about the hook and how to time it to the needle. I have started a storyboard but have more questions than answers so far. It is a unique hook system to me and I've come to call it the "traveling hook", haha. I know many viewers are most interested in the vibrating bracket, the ZZ mechanics and the hook and, one way or the other, I'll be doing videos on all of those areas. I appreciate your interest in my channel and that you take time to comment and share. I've pinned this comment to the top in the hope others will see our discussion and learn, add to it or both. Thank you.
Your videos are great! Love the length, as you go into detail that no one else does... Information that I need to SEE to understand. I am a visual learner, and seeing sure makes it much easier to understand and do it RIGHT the first time!!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the nice comment. I get enough complaints about how long my videos are so it's great hearing positivity about that. Thanks for watching my channel.
I agree 100%.. visual is everything.. Andy is the best at showing the detailed close ups, and still pics/slides,, , and the explanation.. His videos are great..
I lack a mechanical brain so when I picked up a 237 I was really overwhelmed. Your cleaning and lubricating videos were super helpful and it made me feel better going through the process with someone else! Thank you!
What a nice comment. You may not think mechanically but you're smart enough to look for help! It's a very nice & unique model and I hope you enjoy it. A free copy of the instruction manual is available from Singer Support: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 If you discover any problems or want to go crazy learning about the mechanics of the machine here is the Playlist of my Model 237 videos: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h I named her Stella. Good luck, Hannah, and happy sewing.
@andytubesewing1953 haha noticed something was odd about my tensioner and low and behold the plastic is broken just like yours was 🤣 looks like I will be following the Stella saga closely. Just ordered a replacement. Hopefully that's all it needs! Cheers
@@Hannah-pm4sp I'm not surprised but I think you'll be in good shape. That's the only weak spot on the machine except for the spring on the bob and slide plate and once every 15 years a new motor belt. Good luck!
Thank you so much! I love my Singer 237. It is a real workhorse and I use it all the time. Walking through the oiling process is tedious, but I so appreciate that you have taken the time to do this and I know I am not missing any spots so the machine can keep purring.
A little tedious, but once you learn you can oil the machine in less than 5 minutes, no problem. It's a very unique model and I see why folks come to love it so much.
@@andytubesewing1953 I haven't figured out how to do it so quickly. I am very happy following the video and listening to the explanation. But, I have to admit, I am a slow learner, so maybe a few more times and I will take off the training wheels ... 😂
@@raedavis8535 "...training wheels..." hehe. Sure, you be fine. What helped me remember the oil points on my Grandmoms, moms, aunties, and sisters, machines was thinking about what the part does. When you see metal-on-metal parts that move, look for the oil port. Wipe off any extra oil so it won't collect dust/dirt, an enemy of the machine. I'm so happy you are keeping that machine in service. Happy sewing.
Watching this once again, after watching last few years, and want to convey my appreciation for your invaluable tutorial on machine lubrication. Teachers are awesome! Thank you!!!!
Best teaching video ever. Thank you. I dont know why people would complain. They really dont have to watch it. I was able to clean mine along with the video. Perfect timing.
As someone who has never touched a sewing machine before, I would not have been able to accurately tune up my $20 237 if it weren’t for this series. I’m also learning a lot about how they work in the process which is valuable. Thank you for such detailed videos!!
$20 was a fantastic buy. I really enjoyed working on my 237; a unique design. At the time I had no idea how popular the machine is with quilters. Thanks for saving the machine and happy sewing.
@@andytubesewing1953I browsed some forums before buying largely because I wanted to learn to quilt. I was eyeing it on the thrift store shelf, saw your extensive series on the workhorse capabilities of this beast as well as your full service, and was immediately sold. Your video on removing the hand wheel was incredibly helpful as it was sticking and needed lubrication. Purrs like a kitten now! Many many thanks
@@farelimm thanks very much. I appreciate the nice comment and it helps justify the time and effort I've spent. I can just hear the machine running and it's like a gift of fortune that you found it, especially for $20. Happy sewing!
I will never complain about your videos. This is all educational. If you don’t like them don’t watch. It’s all about hands on. These manuals were written by humans who might not of had any experience. Thank you Andy.
Thanks very much. I'm always surprised by a negative comment, only because they do not have to watch or pay to watch. I wonder why they take time to comment or email to me. There are many quick videos of machines on RUclips. My goal is to go into much more detail for people who like/want/need that. I so appreciate your comments and for watching Andy Tube.
Wasnt looking for this, but sure was needing this info, got my tools and tried to follow you Andy, it certainly has helped me! Thank You so much! Now if I can get the bobbin winder to engage, and disengage! I think it's a clogged gear! I'm not sure, however that top tension issue , I had a issue and that 2 part plastic coverhad the little left to right center piece stuck between the metal bolt looking thing, but its sewing! Yeh! God bless you, and thank you for this long I formative video!
Thanks for working on your machine. Yeh, that bobbin winder system, jeez... ruclips.net/video/xCxEHLH_Om0/видео.html Best of luck and thanks for commenting.
Awesome video! I got a 237 from a Goodwill a few months back and now made it run so much smoother with the help of your instructions. Thank you for putting so much time into it and show us how to do it. I appreciate it.
Thanks, Michael. I'm glad you found my channel and thanks for saving such a great, sturdy vintage sewing machine. I don't know if you saw the rest of the video playlist I did for model 237. It is one of the most requested models for restoration I have done: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Cleaning, adjusting, repairing, etc. for model 237 and a comparison to its sister machine, a model 239. Thanks for taking the time to comment. See you next time.
Dear Andy, I patiently enjoyed working on my Singer Fashion Mate 237 with your tutorial... I was told my machine was particularly special, as the Fashion mate is one of the last Singer machines to have all metal gears, and this one that I have is one of the last of this model that was built in Italy. I wanted to get this right. It was gifted to me by a stranger who had me promise I would oil it regularly. It runs so so smoothly; you really can “hear” it “sing” after working thru your maintenance video :) . I will get faster over time, and will be able to trouble shoot after all of your attention to detail, and wealth of explanation!
I'm glad you found my videos, Nicole. It is a very special model and I truly enjoyed working on it. It has so much metal and the design and manufacturing quality is incredible. Many of the vintage Singer model were made to last decades and I have worked on them, but while working on the 237 I could not find a weak spot or trouble prone concern. A generational machine and the stranger (angel?) who gifted it to you gave you a precious gift. Thank you for sharing the story here on my channel and happy sewing.
You are a national treasure in the metal machine world! Thank you for your careful and incredibly thorough tutorial. It was fun! My machine is purring..
Hi Andy! I recently purchased a 237M from Goodwill online and it was delivered yesterday. I heard the delivery guy pull up to my house and went to the door excited for my new machine. The fellow picked it up, put it on his shoulder and started to walk down the van steps. Then the box fell off his shoulder and dropped about 4 1/2 feet to the sidewalk! When I said something about damage he said just contact his company and they will pick it up and have another delivered. I said it is a classic Singer sewing machine from Goodwill and they don’t have a new one! I took pictures of the damaged box and then opened it the rest of the way (as it was already partially open). The case latch was broken completely off, splits in the case lid and a broken piece in the case base. The faceplate on the machine was also slightly damaged. Oh, and the machine was forced out of the case base as the hinges came out of the plastic base I was disappointed in the least. Anyway I took it to my sewing room, oiled it up checked it for more broken pieces and could not find anything else so far that is broken. Whew! I will be greasing it today with my Tri-flow and see how she runs. There is a slight snapping sound like metal is rubbing too hard on metal near the worm gear maybe the grease will stop that. Great videos as usual Andy I hope you are well and feeling good again. Happy Thanksgiving! (Sorry this is so long). I’m hoping to get the shipping cost reimbursed 😛
What a cavalier attitude that delivery person had. That's a shame. I've had a couple of machines arrived. Beat up like yours. When I have found is that if the purchase price was more than the shipping cost, I asked for the purchase price to be reimbursed. They got the machine free as a donation but it cost them money to pay for shipping. So if they get their shipping costs back, they're pretty happy. You may have seen I have a whole playlist of videos for your machine and some of them show about taking the parts off up there and cleaning certain areas and so forth. You may have seen the playlist already. If not, you can go to my home page and look under the list of playlists by model number. I think you're really going to love that machine. It's very unique and it
@@cynthiaporter8300 okay that's the way to go. Then refund the shipping, especially since you're an eyewitness. Maybe you sent some pictures too. I usually did. Hopefully they can get refunded from the shipping company to cover the refund to you. Good luck! Thanks for watching my channel
Hi there Andy! Great to hear you that clear. The other day I saw a film with Isabella Rossellini titled "Left luggage" and she is using that same machine, nice scene and beautiful movie. Receive a sincere hug!
thank you so much for making this video! I was recently gifted this beautiful machine and not a single clue where to start with care. After following along it is running absolutely wonderful! my next project is figuring out how to set up the foot pedal to the cabinet for the knee.
Very welcome, Stephanie. This video may help you with the knee controller bracket. Watch at 1:03:00 ruclips.net/video/34PKrDn3LUA/видео.html You can download a free copy of the instruction manual from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 Happy sewing, and thanks for watching my channel.
Andy, thank you soooo much!!!! Yes, the video was long, but soooo thorough!!! I loved it!! Thank you for explaining the why!!! I feel you thoroughly educated me and I am so grateful!!! God bless you!
These videos are so helpful and I appreciate the info about "why" to oil or not oil and use grease. It's understandable not everyone has time to watch longer videos on these subjects--if so, they might want to use the settings in you tube to watch the video at a faster speed? Anyway, just thought I'd share that idea. In any case, I find these so very helpful as I'd really like to be able to tune and repair my own machine, when the need arises. Thanks so much for these, Andy!
Thanks for your comment, Anni. Other viewers have mentioned this, and I talked about it in a few videos too. Some people are not aware that by clicking on the little gear under the video allows you to change the speed of the video by up to 2 x Normal. I have regular viewers who tease me that it's the only way they can stay awake watching me, haha. I'm glad you shared it again, although I can't imagine why people wouldn't want to hear me droning on for 1+ hours. (hehe) Hope to hear from you again, and thanks for watching my channel.
I've heard those screams, and thanks for answering that cry for help and lubing your machine. Happy, happy for all of us. I'm glad you found the video and take care.
What a wonderful teacher you are!!! 🤝👨🏫Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge and doing it so precise and thoroughly!! 😍😊👍👌👏👏💖💖 This will be my favorite video for oiling my machines!! 😁😋
How kind of you, Jo. I'm glad you found it. There are a couple more oiling videos on my channel of other models too. ruclips.net/channel/UCUSPDsHaFtRoz1VA2U1xJ4wplaylists?view_as=public Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hi Andy! This is my very first RUclips comment - thank you SO much for your clear and detail video!! I recently began using my husband's grandmother's model 237 and this is such a great resource! I just followed this video to lubricate the machine and it was so simple for a beginner like me! I'll be saving this video and will be returning to it when it comes time to perform maintenance to the machine. Thanks again!!!
I'm glad you found the video, and I'm honored to receive your first ever comment. Thank you. I'm happy for you to be given a family machine like that. Some consider the 237 to be the last all metal machine Singer made. It is a unique model and I have 20 more videos about it, including tension, motor belt, etc. There all in a playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h If you have any issues with the machine in the future I may have a video that would help you. If the Instruction Manual was lost over the years you can still download a FREE copy from the SInger website at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 It has 66 pages of great information about the machine and using it and the attachments and accessories. Some day when you pass the machine on to another family member be sure to tell them about the wise decision your husband's grandmother made when she purchased one of the best machines Singer ever made. Thanks for watching my channel and happy sewing.
You're welcome, Michael, for sure. There are not many things you could not sew with those two beauties. I wish more people knew about the 239. Nice of you to take the time to comment. Take care, and happy sewing.
Wonderful site! I have this wonderful machine and really enjoy using it but it never came with a manual. Thank you for your words of wisdom and allowing me to locate site for manual!
Thank you for this great video. I watched it all and love that you explain the "why" as well. Your video took me all afternoon but I hope I can revive the 237M-A I found "as is". There was thread wrapped around the balance wheel stud and I will have to remove that part to see if there is more thread behind it, and the balance wheel is binding.
It sure is a fun machine to work on. The only machine I did with a sliding ZigZag and traveling hook. You know I have a bunch more videos for this model, right? ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Best of luck, Trish, and thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 Yes, I'm watching them as I go! We managed to move the flanged bushing from the arm shaft outwards about a half inch, and found lots more thread hiding under it, which was the cause of the binding. There was also more thread wrapped around the motor under where the belt would wrap. So I've decided not to use the bobbin winder on this machine as I believe it's the cause of the thread getting into those two areas, and it's so much trouble to remove it! I got the machine for $30, and after a good clean with kerosene, full oiling, it's moving smoothly at last! Just made a donation to your paypal as just a small appreciation of all the help you've given me. I won't even buy a machine unless you have a video on maintaining it! 🥰
@@TrishMeyer99 What good news! I'm happy it is running well. It is a smooth running machine, isn't it? Don't be shy about the bobbin winder. It actually works very well and this type is found on about a dozen Singer Models. Where folks get into trouble is they run the thread from the spool on the spindle directly over to the bobbin on the BW and bypass the BW Tension System that is way over to the left on the arm cover. Without tension on the thread, it can unspool very quickly and unevenly and start "throwing" loops of thread all over the BW and handwheel and, as you found, even down on the motor belt. Yikes! Towards the end of my BW video, ruclips.net/video/xCxEHLH_Om0/видео.html I show the correct way to run the thread around the BW Tension System parts to get an even, smooth wind onto the bobbin. The Model 237 INstruction Manual also has nice instructions on pages, 9, 10, & 11 showing how to wind the bobbin. I forget some people don't know about free manuals on the Singer Support Page here: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 Sometimes the page is too busy and you have to try again, but eventually, you can download a free 66-page pdf copy that is full of info for using the machine. I did get your donation ❤and thanks for your generosity in support of my efforts. 🙏It's very kind of you.
@@andytubesewing1953 You're welcome! I'm still working on my Stella. I've ordered a replacement plastic bobbin "gate" as mine has a crack in it. I'm hoping that will solve the problem with the bobbin catching the top thread in zigzag mode, and wrapping it around itself. It's working in straight stitch. I was brave and removed the screw on the bobbin case and cleaned and polished inside, so the thread is now smoother coming out of the bobbin! (Although that tiny screw is one pita to replace, I feel it's worth the hassle!) I also found the 237 Service Manual PDF on the 237 Facebook Group. I cleaned it up and reuploaded it as a Searchable PDF.
@@TrishMeyer99 Oh, that beautiful Italian made 237. A very nice machine, too. You're quite the mechanic from the sounds of it. Speaking of Service Manuals, I have a few I've gathered over the years so if you are looking for a certain Singer model let me know as I may have it. Email the model number to andymanuals53@gmail.com and they will send you a PDF copy if they have it, at no charge. Take care.
Thanks for the nice comment 🙏 If you'd like more videos, here is my main Playlist page with 500+ videos organized by model number. Thanks for watching my channel. Take care.
You are welcome, and thanks for the sub. If you have a model 237 or are thinking to get one, I have more videos for the 237 in a playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Thank you for stopping by and I hope you'll have time to visit in the future.
That was great, many thanks! Was wondering when you'd get to the bobbin case and where the feed dogs are, mine was full of lint and dust so just took off the plate holding the feed dogs and cleaned that out with tweezers and a pin. Also cleaned it with 95% alcohol but not on the mechanical parts, did not wash it (too scared!) but not much goopy grease inside so it was ok. (From watching the cleaning vid...) Also took apart the motor and cleaned it thanks to your wonderful vid. Not exactly the same but I got the idea. Now to see if actually works! (Just bought 2nd hand). Thanks again for the charming and useful videos!
Welcome, and I'm glad you found my channel. Your cleaning method was fine. The less lint, dirt and old grease the better your machine will run and sew. I hope it is working great for you.
Enjoy the long length of your videos to explain the reasons why and how. Other RUclips videos can be very short or brief to where I would miss why and how to do repairs and especially what to look out for to be able to diagnose. In essence to make better decisions on maintenance and repairs, which make a peeson a better technician. Thanks much.
It's really nice to get a compliment on a video and mentioning the length because I hear people griping about them but I figure I didn't make anybody watch him so if it was too long that was their problem. You made my afternoon with your nice comment. Thanks a lot
A great video and thanks! I have a machine I oiled that is screwed in a table. It was a big headache. I don't think I reached all the areas because the machine doesn't fall backward enough and I have to fight against gravity. I'm thinking that oiling won't be easy but a chore if I have to pull the machine out of the table. My manual is hard to read and I wonder if service manuals are easier to view? You posted a link in one of your videos on where to find service manuals but the page doesn't display them anymore. Do you know if they moved the page or the website?
As I posted in the description of this video, a free INSTRUCTION manual can be downloaded here>> www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/SINGER%20237%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf This is a copy of the original manual given to buyers of the machine. The original Singer SERVICE Manual for Model 237 is available for purchase at a few online locations, like this one >> manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/ This manual was used by Singer Technicians to adjust, troubleshoot and repair machines. They almost always included an oiling guide. Thanks for asking. Singer changes their website quite often, but when scrolling down you can find a large button saying "INSTRUCTION MANUALS". Clicking on that link takes you to this page >>www.singer.com/support where you can enter a model number to retrieve the INSTRUCTION manual
I just acquired a 237m a. It runs but definitely need cleaning and oiling. Thank you for this awesome video. Mine has the ability to raise and lower the feed dogs but the knob is missing. Any idea where I can get a replacement? Again thanks
Hi, Rosalind. Congratulations! It's a very nice model. No one makes new replacement knobs, so the trick is finding a used one for sale online. eBay, Facebook, etc. They rarely show up but there happens to be one on eBay right now: www.ebay.com/itm/393249589624?hash=item5b8f808978:g:uPMAAOSwHRRgep1W I had lots of fun restoring this model and learning about it. Here is the Playlist of 21 videos I made about it: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Thanks for watching my channel and happy sewing.
I was posting for you Andy and two of your earliest followers. They are now public right cause I posted in your comments. Off to my Thursday night food pantry. It’s 25 degrees here in an unheated warehouse. Ugh!!
Okey Dokey! I can release them and RUclips had held them for bad words (of which there are none) and told me it was automatic software holding them as they had outside links but no narrative. Thanks very much and I'm feeling better about the 59 degs here with light rain. Take Care.
Hi Andy I have a singer 646 and it appears to be surging. Thoughts. No replaced the cam stack gear. I think I timed it correctly. The zig zag is beautiful but it sounds rough and goes fast and then slow
It's hard to diagnose this remotely, but if you replaced a gear here is what I have found. The new gear is incorrect. Too tall, too many teeth, too few teeth, or teeth at the wrong angle. When it is the correct gear it has been installed with the mesh too tight, meaning the gears are pushed together too tightly. That's called binding and when a gear binds it turns erratically. If too many or too few teeth (compared to the gear or worm it mates with) it slows down and speeds up. This assumes that your foot controller is in good working condition and not surging power to the motor. If you did replace the cam stack gear it has to be adjusted so it does not bind to the arm shaft. There is usually an eccentric stud that turns the stack towards or away from the arm shaft worm gear area. I don't work on Touch & Sew Models like the 646 but here is a video about adjusting for binding of a cam stack that will give you an idea of what I'm talking about. ruclips.net/video/egDAePpqjW0/видео.html The parts list I have for model 646 shows the gear as part #172114. www.ebay.com/itm/274434857102
I show how to remove the arm cover in my cleaning video. It starts at 03:17 into this video >> ruclips.net/video/Z2DPIbR2lKw/видео.html Welcome and thank you for watching Andy Tube.
@AndyTube . great timing for this video, I just found it,, Thank you.. I might be going to buy a 237 tomorrow for 35 bucks. it looks really nice in the pictures, but in the marketplace description for the machine he says, he thinks it has the wrong belt, umm humm...because the motor turns, but the belt slips, and the needle doesn't go up and down. -- yeeeahh --.. I'm thinking the machine might be stuck a bit. when I go see it I will try turning the hand wheel. but,, for that price, I'll probably take it. Anyway. I have 9 vintage black Singers.. But this model is new to me. SO I will try and watch any videos you have on the 237. any ideas of what I should look for (possible problems) on this model? Thank you so much for all of your videos.!
All 21 videos for this model are in a playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Two known trouble areas are the tension unit indicator plate ( the - | + dial ) will crack if it has not already done so, and the thread guide clipped onto the lower part of the needle bar is difficult to remove and may have been broken off. This is the only model I've seen that thread guide on so I think SInger realized it was a dud. One of the videos is all about oiling the machine. The horizontal arm shaft bushings are usually the case of a frozen machine. The oil settles during storage and dries up like varnish. Fresh oil and heating with a hairdryer get things moving again.
@@andytubesewing1953 thank you so much.. I will have to look at your videos. I did pick up the machine this AM for $20.. I had a hunch it was frozen. and it appears the main shaft is.. the needle bar was not quite where it should be either, about 1/4 inch off, I could tell by the black ring, below where the set screw was. I have to look at a video, showing the disassembly of the nose area. it seems like the problem might be there. ? but? IDK.. the clutch set screw was backed out, so the wheel would turn, but not the shaft. Thank you so much for the reply,, I really appreciate it.. . I will have to watch some more videos this evening. Thanks so much.
Hi Andy I’ve just bought a 237 and the zz slider/ arm was really stiff , oiled and greased everything as you video, couldn’t find out the problem, not until I turned it on it’s side to look at the space it moves in, behind the front fascia plate there’s a metal plate and this has been situated wrong and it was pushing down on the leaver, once removed it slides easier, but the plate is there for the grooves the l-r-c leaver to sit in when you’re moving the needle to either left or right, I’ve had to file the top of the cutout by a good 3/4 eighths to get it so I could push the leaver down to move the slider, have you come across this before, seems like a poor quality build issue thx John
This was the only 237 I've worked on and did not have that issue. You mentioned situated wrong and I'd agree but not by design. Singer was making machines for over 100 years when they made this model. You think is was just built wrong in the factory at Monza? Sounds to me more like sommeone worked on the parts before. You can buy the service manual for this model if you'd like: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/ Here are all my 237 videos: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h You saw the ZZ slide video? ruclips.net/video/ybRA_1qYw58/видео.html I do have the parts diagram for the 237 if you want it. andymanuals53@gmail.com
Andy Tube hi andy thx for that reply, it seems I was wrong about my findings on that plate, it still wasn’t moving as freely as yours in your video so had another look at it, when I looked at your arm in your video mine looked to be slightly out , I loosened the large screw on the back of the arm, and the tension it released could be felt immediately, I tried moving the zz arm and it was easier but still not right, so I loosened it even more and the whole zz mechanism seemed to move, I tightened it up and now it moves really easily, I’m wondering if it had been dropped at some point and knocked the mechanism out of alignment, any way it’s now moving really easily and it works fine , thxs for your advice and links I’m sure I’ll be looking at them soon best regards John
Andy, I have a Singer Fashion Mate 257. It’s top vertical gear has worn down. The machine has no front panel to open so I can’t seem to get to the gear. I have taken it all apart but see no solution. Is this work horse done? I have had it for many many years and it never let me down. (I see you have many videos but not one on this sweetie.)
Model 257 is in a group of models that requires that gear and shaft to be removed OUT THE TOP of the machine instead of the bottom like in my gear replacement video ruclips.net/video/M3bFtlV1Y6s/видео.html I've never worked on one. I've had a couple people tell me that they drilled holes into the back of the machine to drill off the old gear, then replaced the shaft from the bottom. They did not send pictures so I don't know if the holes were just big enough for a drill bit and to see what they were doing, or big enough to pull the gear out. SOund like you'd need a drill press to me. Terry Fielding sells a guide on changing that gear out and I think he sells the gear and shaft also. The guide is downloadable and costs $9.50. I have a 20% off coupon for his store that is good thru 7/31/2020. Here is his page about it: site.tandtrepair.com/Fashion_Mate.html I have not done this type of gear replacement out the top so I can't advise you much. It's up to you I guess to decide to spend $25 or so and give it a shot. Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel.
Hi Andy, I thought I was ºall clearº to get this machine going, but now there are sparks in the motor. Does this indicate a SERIOUS problem in the motor? My skills stop here I think, and it makes me sad.. Let me know your thoughts, please, if you have a minute. Thank you!
The motor may just need to be cleaned or have the motor brushes replaced ($15 parts) it seems like your machine was very neglected so it's not a surprise there are some motor problems too. Please (please, please, please) take a look at my playlist of videos for model 237. ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h one of the videos is all about the wires and motor and how to clean the commutator and even replace the motor brushes if needed. Please....
@@andytubesewing1953: thank you for your passion! I will have a look at your videos, before making the decision as to whether or not to part with this machine. This machine was given to me for FREE! Singers like this will never be made again. All of the parts are solid on this one, even has a working light and bulb, plus a buttonholer!! I'll give it another go! :)
Thanks! Cleaning, oiling, and adjusting a machine makes quite a difference sometimes. Model 237 is unique and I enjoyed working on it. For viewers interested here is my 21-video playlist for models 237/239
As I said before about diagnosing in a comment section... I gave you the link to the 237 video playlist. It contains a video for the vibrating bracket (moves when you change the L-C-R lever) and another video about the ZZ system that shows about the needle bar driving arm (moves when you change the L-C-R lever) and one of those parts could be out of adjustment (or frozen) You can also buy a copy of the Service Manual as you've been having problems with other areas of your 237. You pay ($9.95) and download a PDF copy of the manual here: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/ It has all the adjustment info for your machine.
@@andytubesewing1953, thanks for that. I actually just got it moving this morning, after cleaning it and lubing it!! YAY!! And thanks so much for your videos, Youºre great!!
Hello Andy, Thanks for this video. I am just wondering if you might have heard or come across a singer 282 Fantasia II machine. It looks similar to the 237 except the bobbin is on the front plate to the right and not the top. The internal looks slightly different also but I cannot find any information or manuals on it at all and I can't get mine to sew....... Do you have any insight into the machine I ask you about?
I can't find any info about it either. No records, no manuals, and only one picture. It does look like the 237 model and I'd say the body is the same. You did not say what your problem is other that it won't sew. Did you see the other videos I made of the 237? ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Are they of any help? I have records for many, many models, but some machines that were made out of the US and not marketed here are almost impossible to get records/parts for.
Andy Tube Thanks for your prompt reply Andy. I have since had a good look over the machine and I found a silver sticker on the right side. It says the model is a 287. So strange because it says 282 on the front faceplate. I will watch the video link that you included in your comment. So far I have oiled the machine and adjusted the motor belt tension up. This hasn’t seemed to work. If I turn the hand wheel and get the process started the needle will then go up and down however the stitches don’t hold and I end up with a big mess down in the bobbin housing.
@@kristiecollins4367 First thing, I found a free Model 287 manual here: www.manualsdir.com/manuals/719263/singer-9100-9100-professional-instruction-manual-287.html Your problem sounds like a tension issue, assuming the machine is actually making a lock stitch. When the upper tension is much lighter than the bobbin tension then the needle thread gets pulled through the fabric and you get "nesting" below. You can get the manual and be sure you are threading the needle correctly (no insult intended) and try more upper tension. If the machine is not making a lock stitch then that is most likely timing. I assume you can use the needle thread to "bring up" the bobbin thread through the hole in the needle plate before you start sewing. If so that usually means the timing is OK or you could not bring up the bobbin thread. There are a couple of things to think about. You could also have a broken tension unit as I did if the indicator dials are plastic. ruclips.net/video/-TmDis0pcmU/видео.html Good Luck.
I don't work on Industrial Sewing Machines like the 241-3, but you will find the instruction manual at this link and it has Lubrication Instructions. web81.secure-secure.co.uk/sewingmachinehelp.co.uk/industrial-manual/245-1,%20-2,%20-3.pdf.pdf
Found them being held by RUclips for review. I'll see if I can get them released. Did you want them public on my channel (how you posted them) or you are sharing them with me personally? Thank You BTW.
Oil on wires won't always cause an out-of-service, so look for disconnected/broken wires. Oil on a wire, switches, motor connections, and the motor can be cleaned with alcohol or a degreaser. You can even take the motor out and wash it with dish soap as long as you dry it completely afterward. Here is a video about repairing a wet dirty motor: ruclips.net/video/6y1EN5S2sz4/видео.html Here is a video for cleaning oil from inside the motor: ruclips.net/video/vR7VmAC6evU/видео.html
@@andytubesewing1953 I have checked using tester, the current is passing through the wires but my machine is not giving any sound when turned on, can u tell me what might the reason be
Here are all my videos for this model 237 ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h One of those 21 videos shows how to remove the nose plate @ 2:45 in the video ruclips.net/video/Z2DPIbR2lKw/видео.html You can download a free Instruction Manual for Model 237 at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 You can also buy & download the 35-page Service Manual at this link: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/ I has all the adjustment and removal and replacement instructions for all the parts. Good Luck ✨
Hi Andy. I watched the whole video and was wondering when you oiled the top end I noticed that they didn't show for any oil to be put on the top bushing of the lever which moves the shuttle shaft axially? I also am curious of how the needle to hook timing/gap would be accomplished? Would it be any harder to setup than a conventional arrangement? I've noticed a huge variation of different bobbin/hook combinations of Singers manufactured. Keep up the great videos, as far as I'm concerned they don't run too long!
Hi Paul. When I made this video I was working off the instruction manual and have since found a service manual. If I understand the area you are talking about, it is not shown a lube point in either manual. It is interesting that there are variances between the manuals as to where and how much to oil and grease. For example, the instruction manual clearly shows to put grease on the slide area of the width/ZZ parts, but no oil. The service manual shows to put three drops of oil on the slide but says nothing about grease! I have seen this before in Singer manuals and usually try to mention in the video that you can put oil on any place that metal moves on metal, except inside motors, the bobbin winder tire or plastic gears. After doing these restorations I see the damage from lack of oil and over oiling on the machine, so my main goal is to show people the possibilities and areas they may not think of and encourage them to wipe off and remove excess oil and grease.
I'm still figuring out about the hook and how to time it to the needle. I have started a storyboard but have more questions than answers so far. It is a unique hook system to me and I've come to call it the "traveling hook", haha. I know many viewers are most interested in the vibrating bracket, the ZZ mechanics and the hook and, one way or the other, I'll be doing videos on all of those areas. I appreciate your interest in my channel and that you take time to comment and share. I've pinned this comment to the top in the hope others will see our discussion and learn, add to it or both. Thank you.
Your videos are great! Love the length, as you go into detail that no one else does... Information that I need to SEE to understand. I am a visual learner, and seeing sure makes it much easier to understand and do it RIGHT the first time!!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the nice comment. I get enough complaints about how long my videos are so it's great hearing positivity about that. Thanks for watching my channel.
I agree 100%.. visual is everything.. Andy is the best at showing the detailed close ups, and still pics/slides,, , and the explanation.. His videos are great..
I learned and watched your video in its entirety. I did the Job.
Thank you for watching and happy sewing
I lack a mechanical brain so when I picked up a 237 I was really overwhelmed. Your cleaning and lubricating videos were super helpful and it made me feel better going through the process with someone else! Thank you!
What a nice comment. You may not think mechanically but you're smart enough to look for help! It's a very nice & unique model and I hope you enjoy it. A free copy of the instruction manual is available from Singer Support: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 If you discover any problems or want to go crazy learning about the mechanics of the machine here is the Playlist of my Model 237 videos: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h I named her Stella.
Good luck, Hannah, and happy sewing.
@andytubesewing1953 haha noticed something was odd about my tensioner and low and behold the plastic is broken just like yours was 🤣 looks like I will be following the Stella saga closely. Just ordered a replacement. Hopefully that's all it needs! Cheers
@@Hannah-pm4sp I'm not surprised but I think you'll be in good shape. That's the only weak spot on the machine except for the spring on the bob and slide plate and once every 15 years a new motor belt. Good luck!
Thank you so much! I love my Singer 237. It is a real workhorse and I use it all the time. Walking through the oiling process is tedious, but I so appreciate that you have taken the time to do this and I know I am not missing any spots so the machine can keep purring.
A little tedious, but once you learn you can oil the machine in less than 5 minutes, no problem. It's a very unique model and I see why folks come to love it so much.
@@andytubesewing1953 I haven't figured out how to do it so quickly. I am very happy following the video and listening to the explanation. But, I have to admit, I am a slow learner, so maybe a few more times and I will take off the training wheels ... 😂
@@raedavis8535 "...training wheels..." hehe. Sure, you be fine. What helped me remember the oil points on my Grandmoms, moms, aunties, and sisters, machines was thinking about what the part does. When you see metal-on-metal parts that move, look for the oil port. Wipe off any extra oil so it won't collect dust/dirt, an enemy of the machine. I'm so happy you are keeping that machine in service. Happy sewing.
Watching this once again, after watching last few years, and want to convey my appreciation for your invaluable tutorial on machine lubrication. Teachers are awesome! Thank you!!!!
It's always wonderful to hear that some of my work has value to people and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Happy sewing!
Best teaching video ever. Thank you.
I dont know why people would complain. They really dont have to watch it. I was able to clean mine along with the video. Perfect timing.
Thanks for the nice comment, and for watching my channel 😀
I enjoy the videos very much. I appreciate the way you point things out like a very good teacher would, carefully, and without leaving anything out.
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you are watching Andy Tube. Take Care.
As someone who has never touched a sewing machine before, I would not have been able to accurately tune up my $20 237 if it weren’t for this series. I’m also learning a lot about how they work in the process which is valuable. Thank you for such detailed videos!!
$20 was a fantastic buy. I really enjoyed working on my 237; a unique design. At the time I had no idea how popular the machine is with quilters. Thanks for saving the machine and happy sewing.
@@andytubesewing1953I browsed some forums before buying largely because I wanted to learn to quilt. I was eyeing it on the thrift store shelf, saw your extensive series on the workhorse capabilities of this beast as well as your full service, and was immediately sold. Your video on removing the hand wheel was incredibly helpful as it was sticking and needed lubrication. Purrs like a kitten now! Many many thanks
@@farelimm thanks very much. I appreciate the nice comment and it helps justify the time and effort I've spent. I can just hear the machine running and it's like a gift of fortune that you found it, especially for $20. Happy sewing!
I will never complain about your videos. This is all educational. If you don’t like them don’t watch. It’s all about hands on. These manuals were written by humans who might not of had any experience. Thank you Andy.
Thanks very much. I'm always surprised by a negative comment, only because they do not have to watch or pay to watch. I wonder why they take time to comment or email to me.
There are many quick videos of machines on RUclips. My goal is to go into much more detail for people who like/want/need that. I so appreciate your comments and for watching Andy Tube.
one last comment - you are an excellent teacher.
That's very kind of you to say! Thank you for watching my channel 🙏
Wasnt looking for this, but sure was needing this info, got my tools and tried to follow you Andy, it certainly has helped me! Thank You so much! Now if I can get the bobbin winder to engage, and disengage! I think it's a clogged gear! I'm not sure, however that top tension issue , I had a issue and that 2 part plastic coverhad the little left to right center piece stuck between the metal bolt looking thing, but its sewing! Yeh! God bless you, and thank you for this long I formative video!
Thanks for working on your machine. Yeh, that bobbin winder system, jeez... ruclips.net/video/xCxEHLH_Om0/видео.html Best of luck and thanks for commenting.
Awesome video! I got a 237 from a Goodwill a few months back and now made it run so much smoother with the help of your instructions. Thank you for putting so much time into it and show us how to do it. I appreciate it.
Thanks, Michael. I'm glad you found my channel and thanks for saving such a great, sturdy vintage sewing machine. I don't know if you saw the rest of the video playlist I did for model 237. It is one of the most requested models for restoration I have done: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h
Cleaning, adjusting, repairing, etc. for model 237 and a comparison to its sister machine, a model 239. Thanks for taking the time to comment. See you next time.
Dear Andy, I patiently enjoyed working on my Singer Fashion Mate 237 with your tutorial... I was told my machine was particularly special, as the Fashion mate is one of the last Singer machines to have all metal gears, and this one that I have is one of the last of this model that was built in Italy. I wanted to get this right. It was gifted to me by a stranger who had me promise I would oil it regularly. It runs so so smoothly; you really can “hear” it “sing” after working thru your maintenance video :) . I will get faster over time, and will be able to trouble shoot after all of your attention to detail, and wealth of explanation!
Thank you, Mr. Andy!
I'm glad you found my videos, Nicole. It is a very special model and I truly enjoyed working on it. It has so much metal and the design and manufacturing quality is incredible. Many of the vintage Singer model were made to last decades and I have worked on them, but while working on the 237 I could not find a weak spot or trouble prone concern. A generational machine and the stranger (angel?) who gifted it to you gave you a precious gift. Thank you for sharing the story here on my channel and happy sewing.
Andy I successfully sent you these articles about myself and my restoration expert here in Brookfield from Sew Restored.
Thank You. I'm looking forward to receiving them. Nothing so far. Take Care.
You are a national treasure in the metal machine world! Thank you for your careful and incredibly thorough tutorial. It was fun! My machine is purring..
Thanks for the kind words, and for being interested in the proper maintenance of that unique machine. I love that you felt it was fun. Happy sewing.
Hi Andy! I recently purchased a 237M from Goodwill online and it was delivered yesterday. I heard the delivery guy pull up to my house and went to the door excited for my new machine. The fellow picked it up, put it on his shoulder and started to walk down the van steps. Then the box fell off his shoulder and dropped about 4 1/2 feet to the sidewalk! When I said something about damage he said just contact his company and they will pick it up and have another delivered. I said it is a classic Singer sewing machine from Goodwill and they don’t have a new one! I took pictures of the damaged box and then opened it the rest of the way (as it was already partially open). The case latch was broken completely off, splits in the case lid and a broken piece in the case base. The faceplate on the machine was also slightly damaged. Oh, and the machine was forced out of the case base as the hinges came out of the plastic base I was disappointed in the least. Anyway I took it to my sewing room, oiled it up checked it for more broken pieces and could not find anything else so far that is broken. Whew! I will be greasing it today with my Tri-flow and see how she runs. There is a slight snapping sound like metal is rubbing too hard on metal near the worm gear maybe the grease will stop that. Great videos as usual Andy I hope you are well and feeling good again. Happy Thanksgiving! (Sorry this is so long). I’m hoping to get the shipping cost reimbursed 😛
What a cavalier attitude that delivery person had. That's a shame. I've had a couple of machines arrived. Beat up like yours. When I have found is that if the purchase price was more than the shipping cost, I asked for the purchase price to be reimbursed. They got the machine free as a donation but it cost them money to pay for shipping. So if they get their shipping costs back, they're pretty happy. You may have seen I have a whole playlist of videos for your machine and some of them show about taking the parts off up there and cleaning certain areas and so forth. You may have seen the playlist already. If not, you can go to my home page and look under the list of playlists by model number. I think you're really going to love that machine. It's very unique and it
Thanks, the shipping was more than the machine. I opened a “ticket” so i hope to hear from them today.
@@cynthiaporter8300 okay that's the way to go. Then refund the shipping, especially since you're an eyewitness. Maybe you sent some pictures too. I usually did. Hopefully they can get refunded from the shipping company to cover the refund to you. Good luck! Thanks for watching my channel
Hi there Andy! Great to hear you that clear. The other day I saw a film with Isabella Rossellini titled "Left luggage" and she is using that same machine, nice scene and beautiful movie. Receive a sincere hug!
what a nice comment! Thank you very much.
Great video Andy. I feel like I'm working right along side you. You are a super mentor! Thank You!
Thanks, Robert. I could use the help, hehe. Very nice of you to comment.
thank you so much for making this video! I was recently gifted this beautiful machine and not a single clue where to start with care. After following along it is running absolutely wonderful! my next project is figuring out how to set up the foot pedal to the cabinet for the knee.
Very welcome, Stephanie. This video may help you with the knee controller bracket. Watch at 1:03:00 ruclips.net/video/34PKrDn3LUA/видео.html
You can download a free copy of the instruction manual from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237
Happy sewing, and thanks for watching my channel.
Great video and looking forward to the next one about your tension issue. Thank you 😊
you are the best viewer Rita thank you for watching!
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Andy, thank you soooo much!!!! Yes, the video was long, but soooo thorough!!! I loved it!! Thank you for explaining the why!!! I feel you thoroughly educated me and I am so grateful!!! God bless you!
Thanks for commenting. I'm glad the video was helpful.
These videos are so helpful and I appreciate the info about "why" to oil or not oil and use grease. It's understandable not everyone has time to watch longer videos on these subjects--if so, they might want to use the settings in you tube to watch the video at a faster speed? Anyway, just thought I'd share that idea. In any case, I find these so very helpful as I'd really like to be able to tune and repair my own machine, when the need arises. Thanks so much for these, Andy!
Thanks for your comment, Anni. Other viewers have mentioned this, and I talked about it in a few videos too. Some people are not aware that by clicking on the little gear under the video allows you to change the speed of the video by up to 2 x Normal. I have regular viewers who tease me that it's the only way they can stay awake watching me, haha. I'm glad you shared it again, although I can't imagine why people wouldn't want to hear me droning on for 1+ hours. (hehe) Hope to hear from you again, and thanks for watching my channel.
Thanks so much for this. My poor old machine was screaming for oil. It’s so much happier now
I've heard those screams, and thanks for answering that cry for help and lubing your machine. Happy, happy for all of us. I'm glad you found the video and take care.
What a wonderful teacher you are!!! 🤝👨🏫Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge and doing it so precise and thoroughly!! 😍😊👍👌👏👏💖💖 This will be my favorite video for oiling my machines!! 😁😋
How kind of you, Jo. I'm glad you found it. There are a couple more oiling videos on my channel of other models too. ruclips.net/channel/UCUSPDsHaFtRoz1VA2U1xJ4wplaylists?view_as=public
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hi Andy! This is my very first RUclips comment - thank you SO much for your clear and detail video!! I recently began using my husband's grandmother's model 237 and this is such a great resource! I just followed this video to lubricate the machine and it was so simple for a beginner like me! I'll be saving this video and will be returning to it when it comes time to perform maintenance to the machine. Thanks again!!!
I'm glad you found the video, and I'm honored to receive your first ever comment. Thank you. I'm happy for you to be given a family machine like that. Some consider the 237 to be the last all metal machine Singer made. It is a unique model and I have 20 more videos about it, including tension, motor belt, etc. There all in a playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h If you have any issues with the machine in the future I may have a video that would help you. If the Instruction Manual was lost over the years you can still download a FREE copy from the SInger website at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 It has 66 pages of great information about the machine and using it and the attachments and accessories.
Some day when you pass the machine on to another family member be sure to tell them about the wise decision your husband's grandmother made when she purchased one of the best machines Singer ever made.
Thanks for watching my channel and happy sewing.
Thank you so much AndyTube👍🏽 very informative video. I own a 237 and 239. I appreciate how you explain the reason for oiling certain areas.
You're welcome, Michael, for sure. There are not many things you could not sew with those two beauties. I wish more people knew about the 239. Nice of you to take the time to comment. Take care, and happy sewing.
Thanks for the info and help with my 237!
You bet, Jim. I'm glad it was helpful, and thanks for commenting. Visit again soon.
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Thanks a lot for your videos, they are really helpful!
It's kind of you to say so. I'm glad they are helping you. Thanks for watching my channel.
Thank you SO much for your help with this video!!!
Very welcome, Ginger. Thanks for keeping that beautiful machine in service. Happy sewing.
Thank you! My 237 purrs like a kitten now!
Mmmmm ... how sweet it is! Nice work, Pamela. Glad you found the video and thanks for taking good care of that wonderful machine.
Yes! Love that you explained the whys!
Thank you, Patti. I guess I feel the why is as important as the where or how. Thank you for getting that. :)
Wonderful site! I have this wonderful machine and really enjoy using it but it never came with a manual. Thank you for your words of wisdom and allowing me to locate site for manual!
I'm glad you found the video Alice thank you for watching and also thanks for taking time to leave a comment
Thank you for this great video. I watched it all and love that you explain the "why" as well. Your video took me all afternoon but I hope I can revive the 237M-A I found "as is". There was thread wrapped around the balance wheel stud and I will have to remove that part to see if there is more thread behind it, and the balance wheel is binding.
It sure is a fun machine to work on. The only machine I did with a sliding ZigZag and traveling hook. You know I have a bunch more videos for this model, right? ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Best of luck, Trish, and thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 Yes, I'm watching them as I go! We managed to move the flanged bushing from the arm shaft outwards about a half inch, and found lots more thread hiding under it, which was the cause of the binding. There was also more thread wrapped around the motor under where the belt would wrap. So I've decided not to use the bobbin winder on this machine as I believe it's the cause of the thread getting into those two areas, and it's so much trouble to remove it! I got the machine for $30, and after a good clean with kerosene, full oiling, it's moving smoothly at last! Just made a donation to your paypal as just a small appreciation of all the help you've given me. I won't even buy a machine unless you have a video on maintaining it! 🥰
@@TrishMeyer99 What good news! I'm happy it is running well. It is a smooth running machine, isn't it? Don't be shy about the bobbin winder. It actually works very well and this type is found on about a dozen Singer Models. Where folks get into trouble is they run the thread from the spool on the spindle directly over to the bobbin on the BW and bypass the BW Tension System that is way over to the left on the arm cover. Without tension on the thread, it can unspool very quickly and unevenly and start "throwing" loops of thread all over the BW and handwheel and, as you found, even down on the motor belt. Yikes! Towards the end of my BW video, ruclips.net/video/xCxEHLH_Om0/видео.html I show the correct way to run the thread around the BW Tension System parts to get an even, smooth wind onto the bobbin. The Model 237 INstruction Manual also has nice instructions on pages, 9, 10, & 11 showing how to wind the bobbin. I forget some people don't know about free manuals on the Singer Support Page here: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237 Sometimes the page is too busy and you have to try again, but eventually, you can download a free 66-page pdf copy that is full of info for using the machine. I did get your donation ❤and thanks for your generosity in support of my efforts. 🙏It's very kind of you.
@@andytubesewing1953 You're welcome! I'm still working on my Stella. I've ordered a replacement plastic bobbin "gate" as mine has a crack in it. I'm hoping that will solve the problem with the bobbin catching the top thread in zigzag mode, and wrapping it around itself. It's working in straight stitch. I was brave and removed the screw on the bobbin case and cleaned and polished inside, so the thread is now smoother coming out of the bobbin! (Although that tiny screw is one pita to replace, I feel it's worth the hassle!)
I also found the 237 Service Manual PDF on the 237 Facebook Group. I cleaned it up and reuploaded it as a Searchable PDF.
@@TrishMeyer99 Oh, that beautiful Italian made 237. A very nice machine, too. You're quite the mechanic from the sounds of it. Speaking of Service Manuals, I have a few I've gathered over the years so if you are looking for a certain Singer model let me know as I may have it. Email the model number to andymanuals53@gmail.com and they will send you a PDF copy if they have it, at no charge. Take care.
Thank you so much for this video! You taught me so much!!! 😁 I truly appreciate it.
Welcome, Denise. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Thank you so much for your tutorials and for your explanations. I love understanding the why - I really appreciate it!! Please continue 😊😊
Thanks for the nice comment 🙏 If you'd like more videos, here is my main Playlist page with 500+ videos organized by model number. Thanks for watching my channel. Take care.
Great video(s), Andy! Thanks.
You are welcome, and thanks for the sub. If you have a model 237 or are thinking to get one, I have more videos for the 237 in a playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you'll have time to visit in the future.
That was great, many thanks! Was wondering when you'd get to the bobbin case and where the feed dogs are, mine was full of lint and dust so just took off the plate holding the feed dogs and cleaned that out with tweezers and a pin. Also cleaned it with 95% alcohol but not on the mechanical parts, did not wash it (too scared!) but not much goopy grease inside so it was ok. (From watching the cleaning vid...) Also took apart the motor and cleaned it thanks to your wonderful vid. Not exactly the same but I got the idea. Now to see if actually works! (Just bought 2nd hand). Thanks again for the charming and useful videos!
Welcome, and I'm glad you found my channel. Your cleaning method was fine. The less lint, dirt and old grease the better your machine will run and sew. I hope it is working great for you.
Enjoy the long length of your videos to explain the reasons why and how. Other RUclips videos can be very short or brief to where I would miss why and how to do repairs and especially what to look out for to be able to diagnose. In essence to make better decisions on maintenance and repairs, which make a peeson a better technician. Thanks much.
It's really nice to get a compliment on a video and mentioning the length because I hear people griping about them but I figure I didn't make anybody watch him so if it was too long that was their problem. You made my afternoon with your nice comment. Thanks a lot
A great video and thanks! I have a machine I oiled that is screwed in a table. It was a big headache. I don't think I reached all the areas because the machine doesn't fall backward enough and I have to fight against gravity. I'm thinking that oiling won't be easy but a chore if I have to pull the machine out of the table. My manual is hard to read and I wonder if service manuals are easier to view? You posted a link in one of your videos on where to find service manuals but the page doesn't display them anymore. Do you know if they moved the page or the website?
As I posted in the description of this video, a free INSTRUCTION manual can be downloaded here>> www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/SINGER%20237%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf
This is a copy of the original manual given to buyers of the machine.
The original Singer SERVICE Manual for Model 237 is available for purchase at a few online locations, like this one >> manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/
This manual was used by Singer Technicians to adjust, troubleshoot and repair machines. They almost always included an oiling guide.
Thanks for asking. Singer changes their website quite often, but when scrolling down you can find a large button saying "INSTRUCTION MANUALS". Clicking on that link takes you to this page >>www.singer.com/support where you can enter a model number to retrieve the INSTRUCTION manual
I just acquired a 237m a. It runs but definitely need cleaning and oiling. Thank you for this awesome video. Mine has the ability to raise and lower the feed dogs but the knob is missing. Any idea where I can get a replacement? Again thanks
Hi, Rosalind. Congratulations! It's a very nice model. No one makes new replacement knobs, so the trick is finding a used one for sale online. eBay, Facebook, etc. They rarely show up but there happens to be one on eBay right now: www.ebay.com/itm/393249589624?hash=item5b8f808978:g:uPMAAOSwHRRgep1W
I had lots of fun restoring this model and learning about it. Here is the Playlist of 21 videos I made about it: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h Thanks for watching my channel and happy sewing.
I was posting for you Andy and two of your earliest followers. They are now public right cause I posted in your comments. Off to my Thursday night food pantry. It’s 25 degrees here in an unheated warehouse. Ugh!!
Okey Dokey! I can release them and RUclips had held them for bad words (of which there are none) and told me it was automatic software holding them as they had outside links but no narrative. Thanks very much and I'm feeling better about the 59 degs here with light rain. Take Care.
Hi Andy I have a singer 646 and it appears to be surging. Thoughts. No replaced the cam stack gear. I think I timed it correctly. The zig zag is beautiful but it sounds rough and goes fast and then slow
It's hard to diagnose this remotely, but if you replaced a gear here is what I have found. The new gear is incorrect. Too tall, too many teeth, too few teeth, or teeth at the wrong angle. When it is the correct gear it has been installed with the mesh too tight, meaning the gears are pushed together too tightly. That's called binding and when a gear binds it turns erratically. If too many or too few teeth (compared to the gear or worm it mates with) it slows down and speeds up. This assumes that your foot controller is in good working condition and not surging power to the motor. If you did replace the cam stack gear it has to be adjusted so it does not bind to the arm shaft. There is usually an eccentric stud that turns the stack towards or away from the arm shaft worm gear area. I don't work on Touch & Sew Models like the 646 but here is a video about adjusting for binding of a cam stack that will give you an idea of what I'm talking about.
ruclips.net/video/egDAePpqjW0/видео.html The parts list I have for model 646 shows the gear as part #172114. www.ebay.com/itm/274434857102
How to open the top cover of the sewing machine in order to put oil on the joints of the upper mechanics, and thank you singer samba
I show how to remove the arm cover in my cleaning video. It starts at 03:17 into this video >> ruclips.net/video/Z2DPIbR2lKw/видео.html
Welcome and thank you for watching Andy Tube.
@AndyTube . great timing for this video, I just found it,, Thank you.. I might be going to buy a 237 tomorrow for 35 bucks. it looks really nice in the pictures, but in the marketplace description for the machine he says, he thinks it has the wrong belt, umm humm...because the motor turns, but the belt slips, and the needle doesn't go up and down. -- yeeeahh --.. I'm thinking the machine might be stuck a bit. when I go see it I will try turning the hand wheel. but,, for that price, I'll probably take it. Anyway. I have 9 vintage black Singers.. But this model is new to me. SO I will try and watch any videos you have on the 237. any ideas of what I should look for (possible problems) on this model? Thank you so much for all of your videos.!
All 21 videos for this model are in a playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h
Two known trouble areas are the tension unit indicator plate ( the - | + dial ) will crack if it has not already done so, and the thread guide clipped onto the lower part of the needle bar is difficult to remove and may have been broken off. This is the only model I've seen that thread guide on so I think SInger realized it was a dud. One of the videos is all about oiling the machine. The horizontal arm shaft bushings are usually the case of a frozen machine. The oil settles during storage and dries up like varnish. Fresh oil and heating with a hairdryer get things moving again.
@@andytubesewing1953 thank you so much.. I will have to look at your videos. I did pick up the machine this AM for $20.. I had a hunch it was frozen. and it appears the main shaft is.. the needle bar was not quite where it should be either, about 1/4 inch off, I could tell by the black ring, below where the set screw was. I have to look at a video, showing the disassembly of the nose area. it seems like the problem might be there. ? but? IDK.. the clutch set screw was backed out, so the wheel would turn, but not the shaft. Thank you so much for the reply,, I really appreciate it.. . I will have to watch some more videos this evening. Thanks so much.
Hi Andy I’ve just bought a 237 and the zz slider/ arm was really stiff , oiled and greased everything as you video, couldn’t find out the problem,
not until I turned it on it’s side to look at the space it moves in, behind the front fascia plate there’s a metal plate and this has been situated wrong and it was pushing down on the leaver, once removed it slides easier, but the plate is there for the grooves the l-r-c leaver to sit in when you’re moving the needle to either left or right, I’ve had to file the top of the cutout by a good 3/4 eighths to get it so I could push the leaver down to move the slider, have you come across this before, seems like a poor quality build issue thx John
This was the only 237 I've worked on and did not have that issue. You mentioned situated wrong and I'd agree but not by design. Singer was making machines for over 100 years when they made this model. You think is was just built wrong in the factory at Monza? Sounds to me more like sommeone worked on the parts before.
You can buy the service manual for this model if you'd like: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/ Here are all my 237 videos: ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h You saw the ZZ slide video?
ruclips.net/video/ybRA_1qYw58/видео.html I do have the parts diagram for the 237 if you want it. andymanuals53@gmail.com
Andy Tube hi andy thx for that reply, it seems I was wrong about my findings on that plate, it still wasn’t moving as freely as yours in your video so had another look at it, when I looked at your arm in your video mine looked to be slightly out , I loosened the large screw on the back of the arm, and the tension it released could be felt immediately, I tried moving the zz arm and it was easier but still not right, so I loosened it even more and the whole zz mechanism seemed to move, I tightened it up and now it moves really easily, I’m wondering if it had been dropped at some point and knocked the mechanism out of alignment, any way it’s now moving really easily and it works fine , thxs for your advice and links I’m sure I’ll be looking at them soon best regards John
Andy, I have a Singer Fashion Mate 257. It’s top vertical gear has worn down. The machine has no front panel to open so I can’t seem to get to the gear. I have taken it all apart but see no solution. Is this work horse done? I have had it for many many years and it never let me down. (I see you have many videos but not one on this sweetie.)
Model 257 is in a group of models that requires that gear and shaft to be removed OUT THE TOP of the machine instead of the bottom like in my gear replacement video ruclips.net/video/M3bFtlV1Y6s/видео.html I've never worked on one. I've had a couple people tell me that they drilled holes into the back of the machine to drill off the old gear, then replaced the shaft from the bottom. They did not send pictures so I don't know if the holes were just big enough for a drill bit and to see what they were doing, or big enough to pull the gear out. SOund like you'd need a drill press to me. Terry Fielding sells a guide on changing that gear out and I think he sells the gear and shaft also. The guide is downloadable and costs $9.50. I have a 20% off coupon for his store that is good thru 7/31/2020. Here is his page about it: site.tandtrepair.com/Fashion_Mate.html I have not done this type of gear replacement out the top so I can't advise you much. It's up to you I guess to decide to spend $25 or so and give it a shot. Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel.
Hi Andy, I thought I was ºall clearº to get this machine going, but now there are sparks in the motor. Does this indicate a SERIOUS problem in the motor? My skills stop here I think, and it makes me sad.. Let me know your thoughts, please, if you have a minute. Thank you!
The motor may just need to be cleaned or have the motor brushes replaced ($15 parts) it seems like your machine was very neglected so it's not a surprise there are some motor problems too. Please (please, please, please) take a look at my playlist of videos for model 237. ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h one of the videos is all about the wires and motor and how to clean the commutator and even replace the motor brushes if needed. Please....
@@andytubesewing1953: thank you for your passion! I will have a look at your videos, before making the decision as to whether or not to part with this machine. This machine was given to me for FREE! Singers like this will never be made again. All of the parts are solid on this one, even has a working light and bulb, plus a buttonholer!! I'll give it another go! :)
thank you bunches
You are very welcome, and टिप्पणी करने के लिए धन्यवाद, हेलेना
How quiet is your 237. Says a lot about your expertice in understanding the mechanics of a machine.
Thanks! Cleaning, oiling, and adjusting a machine makes quite a difference sometimes. Model 237 is unique and I enjoyed working on it. For viewers interested here is my 21-video playlist for models 237/239
Help!! The needle position lever is stuck on 'left' position. Any ideas? I've cleaned and oiled it, but no luck.
As I said before about diagnosing in a comment section... I gave you the link to the 237 video playlist. It contains a video for the vibrating bracket (moves when you change the L-C-R lever) and another video about the ZZ system that shows about the needle bar driving arm (moves when you change the L-C-R lever) and one of those parts could be out of adjustment (or frozen) You can also buy a copy of the Service Manual as you've been having problems with other areas of your 237. You pay ($9.95) and download a PDF copy of the manual here: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/ It has all the adjustment info for your machine.
@@andytubesewing1953, thanks for that. I actually just got it moving this morning, after cleaning it and lubing it!! YAY!! And thanks so much for your videos, Youºre great!!
Hello Andy,
Thanks for this video. I am just wondering if you might have heard or come across a singer 282 Fantasia II machine. It looks similar to the 237 except the bobbin is on the front plate to the right and not the top. The internal looks slightly different also but I cannot find any information or manuals on it at all and I can't get mine to sew....... Do you have any insight into the machine I ask you about?
I can't find any info about it either. No records, no manuals, and only one picture. It does look like the 237 model and I'd say the body is the same. You did not say what your problem is other that it won't sew. Did you see the other videos I made of the 237? ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h
Are they of any help? I have records for many, many models, but some machines that were made out of the US and not marketed here are almost impossible to get records/parts for.
Andy Tube Thanks for your prompt reply Andy. I have since had a good look over the machine and I found a silver sticker on the right side. It says the model is a 287. So strange because it says 282 on the front faceplate. I will watch the video link that you included in your comment.
So far I have oiled the machine and adjusted the motor belt tension up. This hasn’t seemed to work. If I turn the hand wheel and get the process started the needle will then go up and down however the stitches don’t hold and I end up with a big mess down in the bobbin housing.
@@kristiecollins4367 First thing, I found a free Model 287 manual here: www.manualsdir.com/manuals/719263/singer-9100-9100-professional-instruction-manual-287.html
Your problem sounds like a tension issue, assuming the machine is actually making a lock stitch. When the upper tension is much lighter than the bobbin tension then the needle thread gets pulled through the fabric and you get "nesting" below. You can get the manual and be sure you are threading the needle correctly (no insult intended) and try more upper tension. If the machine is not making a lock stitch then that is most likely timing. I assume you can use the needle thread to "bring up" the bobbin thread through the hole in the needle plate before you start sewing. If so that usually means the timing is OK or you could not bring up the bobbin thread. There are a couple of things to think about. You could also have a broken tension unit as I did if the indicator dials are plastic. ruclips.net/video/-TmDis0pcmU/видео.html
Good Luck.
I have a industrial Singer 241-3 model AG461879. where do I put the oil in it? Please
I don't work on Industrial Sewing Machines like the 241-3, but you will find the instruction manual at this link and it has Lubrication Instructions. web81.secure-secure.co.uk/sewingmachinehelp.co.uk/industrial-manual/245-1,%20-2,%20-3.pdf.pdf
@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you for the link
@@dpk18p you're surely welcome. 👍
Thank you!
My pleasure!
I posted link on your comments section
Found them being held by RUclips for review. I'll see if I can get them released. Did you want them public on my channel (how you posted them) or you are sharing them with me personally? Thank You BTW.
I somehow oiled where there was wiring connection of my singer 348, and now it's not working, plzz help
Oil on wires won't always cause an out-of-service, so look for disconnected/broken wires. Oil on a wire, switches, motor connections, and the motor can be cleaned with alcohol or a degreaser. You can even take the motor out and wash it with dish soap as long as you dry it completely afterward. Here is a video about repairing a wet dirty motor: ruclips.net/video/6y1EN5S2sz4/видео.html Here is a video for cleaning oil from inside the motor: ruclips.net/video/vR7VmAC6evU/видео.html
@@andytubesewing1953 I have checked using tester, the current is passing through the wires but my machine is not giving any sound when turned on, can u tell me what might the reason be
@@altafambr2875 As I mentioned, maybe a r4ak or disconnect of the wire, even just inside the motor. I can't diagnose over the internet, sorry.
How do I get the faceplate off?
Here are all my videos for this model 237 ruclips.net/p/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h
One of those 21 videos shows how to remove the nose plate @ 2:45 in the video ruclips.net/video/Z2DPIbR2lKw/видео.html
You can download a free Instruction Manual for Model 237 at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=237
You can also buy & download the 35-page Service Manual at this link: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-237-sewing-machine-service-manual-download/ I has all the adjustment and removal and replacement instructions for all the parts. Good Luck ✨