so glad I found your channel I inherited my late mom's hobbylock 776 I had it served a few years back but got frustrated because I was new to sewing in general. I really dont want to buy a new one so I am going to take it back out, oil it and try again. now to search for how to thread it lol
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 i cant find a video on threading. its threaded from a class I took i need to oil it but i just fired her up and she sewed fine. i need to get reaquainted with it now that I have been sewing and quilting for a while. I cant find a threading video for it on your youtube or anywhere else for that matter. thanks again for the videos
thank you , i was given one a few weeks back, it has a power issue, very slow and lacks power. but stitches great.. was trying to decide to take it in or not, is it worth fixing a motor issue? could even be the foot pedal???
If it’s sewing slowly, I would suspect that the drive belt is too tight or there’s a bearing that needs oiled. Those motors are top notch and rarely go bad or wear out. I would bet it just needs serviced. I get them all the time that are sewing slowly from lack of lubrication. I oil them in all the correct places, and they’re good as new. If your motor is laboring because it needs serviced, you could harm your motor. Get it checked out at a place that you trust who won’t just try to sell you a motor it doesn’t need.
This was a great video for me to find 👍 I have just been offered to buy an old Pfaff Hobbylock 776 and was looking for information about it before deciding. From what I hear in your video, you would recommend this machine...? 😊
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 That's great 👍 Thank you for getting back to me so soon. She says it's well cared for, and I believe her. But I know someone who can take a look at it and perhaps give it some oil, just for good measure 🙂
OMG! Crazy coincidence,, you mentioning Singer 600 (spool pins) I bought a 600 Singer today. Of course it only had one style disk. It looks good with my 603E and 604E machines. Question: What is that metal button that is next to the Throat Plate Position lever? And I guess the slide type electrical switch directly above the Stitch Length/Reverse lever is for the work light....no worky light.
That silver button is to activate your bobbin winder. Be sure to disengage the button before sewing, or you will have a train wreck of a bobbin jam. If the light doesn’t work, it could be that the bulb is burned out.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thank you. I know I said a couple of weeks ago, the Dual Sew DS-3000 was going to be the last machine I would buy, enough is enough,,, but I failed. LOL Since then I bought a Singer 237, the 600 today, and machine I have seen a lot of in the various GW's/thrift stores, a Singer 360. The 360, with its plastic exterior, and iron substructure underneath is interesting.
@@robotbuster1487 and inside that iron substructure is a brittle plastic drive gear, that is driven by a sharply machined steel gear, that all but guarantees its ultimate destruction. It’s the part we call “Singers Achilles Heel”.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 I paid $7 for the 360 ("as is" , no foot pedal) It was in a cabinet. Before I bought it, I went out to retrieve a screwdriver from my truck, and unfastened the 360 from it's cabinet, and left the old raunchy cabinet behind . I really only wanted the thread tensioner off of it, because the tensioner on my 237 is bad. The 360 is kinda slow in the fabric.
@@robotbuster1487 that’s the good way to get genuine Singer parts, strip some of the old machines that have some part interchangeability. Needle plates, bobbin cases, tension assemblies, bobbin winders, and motors. Even that clunky 360 has $100 worth of retail parts.
Hi Randy, I just got one of these machines. It's clean as a whistle. However the needle arm is loose. It moves up and down (not moving hand wheel) and side to side. Also when and if I figure out how / where to tighten it, is there a height measurement on where to set it? Thanks in advance for any help.
@@bluetuber501 there will be a set screw located on the left side of the needle bar that tightens it. You will have to set the height and the left right axis alignment as well. Sometimes you can shine a bright flashlight on the needle bar to see where the wear marks are that indicate its travel to its highest point. That place to check would be right above the needle clamp on the needle bar itself to set the height. Snug the set screw and turn the hand wheel by hand to see if it rises without hitting the bottom bushing of the needle bar. Align it so that the needles are perpendicular to the axis of the feeders perfectly. The needles will be 90 degrees across the angle of the feeders.
@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Well, I thank you so much for all this wonderful information. Do you think a service manual would be helpful,and if so, do you know a source for one?
@@bluetuber501 I don’t know of any service manuals that are available for that machine. Service manuals are standard for industrial machines, but not for household machines. Industrial machines are routinely rebuilt, while household machines are routinely discarded.
@@GenisisStanley the tolerances are very precise on the serger mechanisms. They will lock up if not lubricated thoroughly and often. Remove the bottom cover and oil everything but the motor. Make sure to lubricate the upper looper pushrod on the front center of the serger. Let that oil work its way into the mechanisms and then gently coax it back into action by turning the hand wheel whichever direction it wants to go. Be patient and use no tools at all. It could take a while, but that should take care of the issue.
@@maxaud19 it sounds like a set screw has loosened or fell out. It should be accessible from the left side after removing the cover by the light fixture.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 i see the screw is loose a little bit , but now i found my problem. The machine jam when rotate up and down , and its reliated with the needle holder rod , at the top , i dont know if wear can cause jam like this
@@goldencomfort1926 I have numerous videos on threading sergers as I review the serger. Good luck finding the video among the 435 videos. I’m working on re-titleing some videos to make the search easier.
Great job Randy. Blessings.
Thanks. Double blessings backatcha. 😎👍
so glad I found your channel I inherited my late mom's hobbylock 776 I had it served a few years back but got frustrated because I was new to sewing in general. I really dont want to buy a new one so I am going to take it back out, oil it and try again. now to search for how to thread it lol
@@deidrapowell8762 threading it correctly will be the challenge.
It’s a good serger.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 i cant find a video on threading. its threaded from a class I took i need to oil it but i just fired her up and she sewed fine. i need to get reaquainted with it now that I have been sewing and quilting for a while. I cant find a threading video for it on your youtube or anywhere else for that matter. thanks again for the videos
@@deidrapowell8762 just follow the colors of the guides and make sure the thread is always pulled snugly between the tension discs.
I wouldn’t attempt to fix it but I’d take it to you :D Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 😎👍🏼
thank you , i was given one a few weeks back, it has a power issue, very slow and lacks power. but stitches great.. was trying to decide to take it in or not, is it worth fixing a motor issue?
could even be the foot pedal???
If it’s sewing slowly, I would suspect that the drive belt is too tight or there’s a bearing that needs oiled.
Those motors are top notch and rarely go bad or wear out.
I would bet it just needs serviced.
I get them all the time that are sewing slowly from lack of lubrication.
I oil them in all the correct places, and they’re good as new.
If your motor is laboring because it needs serviced, you could harm your motor.
Get it checked out at a place that you trust who won’t just try to sell you a motor it doesn’t need.
Thanks Randy! I have a slightly later serger and I was wondering how to change the cutting blades.
You’re welcome. They’re great sergers. The knives are pricier than most ($25 upper) but they work well. 😎👍
This was a great video for me to find 👍 I have just been offered to buy an old Pfaff Hobbylock 776 and was looking for information about it before deciding. From what I hear in your video, you would recommend this machine...? 😊
It’s better than most new ones. I recommend it if it’s clean and well cared for.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 That's great 👍 Thank you for getting back to me so soon. She says it's well cared for, and I believe her. But I know someone who can take a look at it and perhaps give it some oil, just for good measure 🙂
@@gittefriishansen6138 😎👍
OMG! Crazy coincidence,, you mentioning Singer 600 (spool pins) I bought a 600 Singer today. Of course it only had one style disk. It looks good with my 603E and 604E machines.
Question: What is that metal button that is next to the Throat Plate Position lever?
And I guess the slide type electrical switch directly above the Stitch Length/Reverse lever is for the work light....no worky light.
That silver button is to activate your bobbin winder.
Be sure to disengage the button before sewing, or you will have a train wreck of a bobbin jam.
If the light doesn’t work, it could be that the bulb is burned out.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thank you.
I know I said a couple of weeks ago, the Dual Sew DS-3000 was going to be the last machine I would buy, enough is enough,,, but I failed.
LOL
Since then I bought a Singer 237, the 600 today, and machine I have seen a lot of in the various GW's/thrift stores, a Singer 360.
The 360, with its plastic exterior, and iron substructure underneath is interesting.
@@robotbuster1487 and inside that iron substructure is a brittle plastic drive gear, that is driven by a sharply machined steel gear, that all but guarantees its ultimate destruction.
It’s the part we call “Singers Achilles Heel”.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 I paid $7 for the 360 ("as is" , no foot pedal) It was in a cabinet. Before I bought it, I went out to retrieve a screwdriver from my truck, and unfastened the 360 from it's cabinet, and left the old raunchy cabinet behind .
I really only wanted the thread tensioner off of it, because the tensioner on my 237 is bad.
The 360 is kinda slow in the fabric.
@@robotbuster1487 that’s the good way to get genuine Singer parts, strip some of the old machines that have some part interchangeability.
Needle plates, bobbin cases, tension assemblies, bobbin winders, and motors.
Even that clunky 360 has $100 worth of retail parts.
Hi Randy, I just got one of these machines. It's clean as a whistle. However the needle arm is loose. It moves up and down (not moving hand wheel) and side to side. Also when and if I figure out how / where to tighten it, is there a height measurement on where to set it? Thanks in advance for any help.
@@bluetuber501 there will be a set screw located on the left side of the needle bar that tightens it.
You will have to set the height and the left right axis alignment as well.
Sometimes you can shine a bright flashlight on the needle bar to see where the wear marks are that indicate its travel to its highest point. That place to check would be right above the needle clamp on the needle bar itself to set the height.
Snug the set screw and turn the hand wheel by hand to see if it rises without hitting the bottom bushing of the needle bar.
Align it so that the needles are perpendicular to the axis of the feeders perfectly.
The needles will be 90 degrees across the angle of the feeders.
@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Well, I thank you so much for all this wonderful information. Do you think a service manual would be helpful,and if so, do you know a source for one?
@@bluetuber501 I don’t know of any service manuals that are available for that machine. Service manuals are standard for industrial machines, but not for household machines.
Industrial machines are routinely rebuilt, while household machines are routinely discarded.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 well, darn. Thank you for all your help.
@@bluetuber501 you’re welcome.
Does this Hobbylock 776 model have plastic or metal gear inside?
@@helenwu7363 the construction of sergers rarely uses plastic gears. This one has metal drive components.
I have a sewing machine hobby lock 774 and it turns on but it seems jammed or frozen?
@@GenisisStanley the tolerances are very precise on the serger mechanisms.
They will lock up if not lubricated thoroughly and often.
Remove the bottom cover and oil everything but the motor.
Make sure to lubricate the upper looper pushrod on the front center of the serger.
Let that oil work its way into the mechanisms and then gently coax it back into action by turning the hand wheel whichever direction it wants to go.
Be patient and use no tools at all.
It could take a while, but that should take care of the issue.
I guess these are made by Calanda? Still made in Japan and good quality.
The model is called Calanda.
Hi , i just got a 776 and i want to learn how the needle holder rod work..because mine jame and i can move the rod manualy and rotate it
@@maxaud19 it sounds like a set screw has loosened or fell out.
It should be accessible from the left side after removing the cover by the light fixture.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 i see the screw is loose a little bit , but now i found my problem. The machine jam when rotate up and down , and its reliated with the needle holder rod , at the top , i dont know if wear can cause jam like this
I also see a threaded hole without set screw...in the part than the rod slide in
@@maxaud19 the set screw might be around close by. It May have fallen down inside.
@@maxaud19 not likely that wear is the culprit. Something is out of place or out of adjustment.
Hi Randy could you help me please I don’t know how to thread my hobby lock 776 machine
@@goldencomfort1926 I have numerous videos on threading sergers as I review the serger.
Good luck finding the video among the 435 videos.
I’m working on re-titleing some videos to make the search easier.