Here's a Clean, Degreased, and Adjusted Singer Model 328K Sewing Machine from 1965
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Slideshow of a restored Singer Model 328K after washing and degreasing.
It only needed a minor adjustment of the check spring stroke. A strong and versatile machine with replaceable pattern discs in 33 patterns.
MUSIC: Rainy Sundays by the 126ers
Wow. It looks as clean as factory‐new. Hope you're well.
Thank you, Sheri. It cleaned up very well. I appreciate you watching my channel.
I can’t resist seeing these amazing machines all cleaned up and working! Beautiful job!
You and me both! I've done so many you'd think the thrill would be gone by now, but if I see an old singer it's very hard to keep hands off. Due to health it takes me so long now, but still very enjoyable. Thanks for watching.
I'm SO GLAD you're back! We need you!
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Hi Andy! Not sure if you're seeing these comments or not. I immediately recognized this machine as my mother's sewing machine when I was growing up. Strange how that visual was locked in my brain all these years. At some point she replaced it with an, at that time, fancy, Futura (this was in the late 70s). When she died a few years ago I was initially wanting that machine but fortunately did an online search and quickly realized what a headache the 70s era machines were. So I settled on the newer model she had just recently bought before she died. That of course, being a modern plastic piece of junk, lasted all of about 6 months, if that. I then switched to a Janome which while a vast improvement, still feels a bit too bells and whistlely. Then a few days ago in the thrift store I ran into a Singer 404. I didn't know anything about the 404 but recognized it as an old heavy duty style machine and took it home. And that's when I discovered the tremendously generous gift of your videos. I've cleaned it up, oiled and greased it and basically just got to know the machine. It runs surprisingly well and working on it top to bottom makes me appreciate the glories of it all the more! The craziest thing is I picked it up for about $20!!
Anyway I have joined the ranks of your enormously grateful fans who’ve benefited greatly by your knowledge and generosity. I love knowing I'm working on a machine my mom would have appreciated!
All good blessings to you and yours! This quilter in Washington DC will forever be grateful! 😊
A magnificent machine for a miserly price! I'm so happy you came across it and brought it home. Thank you for keeping it in service. You'll enjoy it for decades to come. Your Mom's 328K came out in 1963, the same year Singer stopped making the 404 and transitioned to the 500A & 503A "Rocketeers". Model 404 was underappreciated IMO, b/c ZigZag was the new "thing". Model 328K was a good choice for your Mom and was less costly than the Slant Needle Machines. I'm sure she enjoyed creating with it. Your comment made my day and I appreciate your time leaving it for me. Happy Quilting.
Thank you Andy!
I know how busy you are, so thanks for watching. 🙏
Hi Andy, now I really hope the guy down the street can make my machine come to life just as you did this machine! 💕💃🏻
I hope so too! Good Luck.
It looks pristine. Fantastic job, well done. Thanks for showing this
Margaret, thank you very much. It's a very nice model and fun to work on. So happy the motor can be washed inside the machine. Take care.
Saludos Andy me alegra verte....un fuerte abrazo a la la distancia de Lima Perú
Saludos a usted también, Sra. Lily. Estoy muy feliz de que tengas tiempo de visitarme nuevamente. Aprecio tus amables palabras y te deseo lo mejor.
Beautiful!
Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comment.
Sounds nice!
Thank you. It runs very nicely. The bell crank hook system has that clickety-clack sound that some of us remember growing up with. I appreciate you watching.
The elegance in the simple outside design. Another great video Andy. Is there any chance you might show some of the other possible stitches using the discs?
Thank you, Jim. I did not get any accessories with the machine, just the one presser foot. This model used the Type "A" fashion or Pattern Discs, commonly called "flat". There were about 8 discs in the box plus the ZZ disc #1 in the machine. There are 30+ discs. For those interested here is a nice page about the discs and patterns: www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/pattern_cam_list Prior to the COVID Pandemic I could buy them for about $1 each, but now they are a lot more $$ (like everything else, right?)
Thanks for this video. I rescued a 329 years ago which was left out in the rain, on the curb. Might be time to wash it...
Thanks for saving that 328K. If you need a little more encouragement check this out: ua-cam.com/video/WGSWjWEOk70/v-deo.html
I appreciate you watching my channel.
I love your videos. I learn so much. Have you ever tried fixing up a Davis Vertical Feed sewing machine? I would love to see you do one. I have a treadle one from 1889 and one from the 1900s. There is not much out there on these machines and that is a shame. They are wonderful sewing machines.
Sorry, I never had the pleasure of seeing one in person. Here are some links folks have sent me in case you've not seen them.
ismacs.net/davis/manuals/davis-vf-manual.pdf
ismacs.net/davis/davis_vertical_feed_sewing_machine.html
facebook.com/groups/1011984568932120/
Thank you for watching my channel.
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Thank yuo
Looks beautiful 😂❤
Thanks for watching 🙏
@@mamiesews123 Thank you very much, mamie. I appr4ciate you watching,
Looks great. Arguably the best zigzag machine ever made in Great Britain.
It is so versatile and strong. A pleasure to work on and sew with. Thank you, Ronald.
Look at that, Sparkle and Shine!! Amazing, and the shower didn’t seem to bother that motor one bit. Cool beans, Andy!
They clean up so nicely. Yes, I tested the motor a little bit more and it's running great. Thanks for the nice comment.
Thinking about you Andy. Love and prayers from the upper hinterland…
@@graymaquilter9641 How nice to get a warm, thoughtful greeting from such a cold place. 💖 Wish I could send a jar of 70 deg to you for the holidays.
It isn’t too bad yet, but I know it’s coming! I hope your Christmas is cozy and that you are feeling good. 🤶🏻🎄🤶🏻
Beautiful Andy. I rescued one from the curb in a cabinet. It was barley used😮
Thanks for saving it. A very nice model. Strong. Happy sewing!
Hi, Andy. The other day, I was trying to put an LED light in my 327K and 328K. I found out the bulbs I had purchased did not fit! These bulbs that I had, fit quite well into all my other machines (301A, 401A, 403A, 404, 500A, 503A). Well, I knew you had put an LED light in your 328K here, and I noticed you purchased it from the Featherweight Shop. I had bought one from the Shop and had it in my 404. I swapped them out. And the Featherweight bulb fit in my 327K and 328K! I went to their website, and they said they had worked with the manufacturer of these bulbs to make it fit the Featherweights. A Featherweight light socket must have a similar shape to the 327K and 328K. It’s so nice to have LEDs in my 327K and 328K! Merry Christmas, Andy. I’m re-enjoying your videos here on the 328K.
I'm glad it works for you. For a couple of years now I've noticed a few sellers of bulbs posting a disclaimer on the ad for the bulbs ""This bulb may require modification. You may need to sand the bottom of the base down slightly for it to fit."" I wonder if some makers shut down due to COVID or something. The base size of the 221 is the same as the 327 and 404, etc. I think. Where I had trouble in the past was with bulbs that had a "stepped out" base at the top of the metal area. Some of those would not fit well. I noticed that the FWS LED bulb was smooth-sided all the way to the silicone part. Other bulbs seemed like the soldering of the two contacts on the bottom stuck out too far. I felt that prevented the two pins from aligning with the slots of the bulb holder. Maybe that's why some sellers suggest sanding the bottom down? I just imagine Singer specs for the base size included the contacts on the bottom and the new makers made the metal part that long and forgot that the pins stick out. Man, that's the most I ever thought about LED bulbs, haha. Yes, thank you, and a very Merry Christmas with a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year 2024.
@@andytubesewing1953 Oh! I really appreciate and like your thoughtful and organized comments on LED bulbs. I thought about sanding down those contacts on the bottom of the bulb that didn’t fit, but I decided against it.
Hey Andy! This is great! The front end stuff is pretty much identical to the 348 that I have been shining up lately! I do occasionally mention your channel in my video's with a " ... give credit where credit is due!" segue in. Right now I am watching your videos on setting the Presser & Needle bars. Hope all is well with y'all! Peace!
Yes, very similar front-end mechanics, and both models are made in GB. I appreciate your support, Jebb. Thank you.
Thanks Andy!@@andytubesewing1953
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Have you ever fixed a stripped screw hole found on the slide plate of S-15? usually there are 2 holding the spring to the plate?
@@cyncyn747 Never fixed one on a sewing machine. 50+ years ago I helped my brother use a Tap & Die set to fix a screw hole for the exhaust on his 1957 Chevy. That was my only experience with it.
I just acquired this. Not the purdiest machine, but runs great! Thank you for all your videos! You have saved me countless times, and your voice is so soothing.
Thanks for the nice comment. I appreciate it. You know not many of us look as good as we did when we were brand new. But we can still get the job done if you're a sewest then the looks aren't that important. Anyway, I found it to be a strong versatile machine and I hope you enjoy yours
Andy thank you for all your video's. I am currently working on this machine and slowly struggling along. Your videos have been invaluable. I was able to follow your video's along in refurbishing the foot pedal and it is working soo much better now. But unfortunately the machine is still too stiff for the motor. Will continue to plod along.
You're welcome. In this model, stiffness can be caused by a couple of things.
If the machine sat idle for years/decades the oil in the moving parts dries up and can even act like glue and also be thick and sticky. Often proper oiling using sewing machine oil will "thin" the old oil and allow for movement. It can take 2 or 3 good oilings and running the machine in between them.
The Singer repairmen would drip kerosene into the oil points and run the machine for 5 minutes, then wipe off everything and start applying new oil to flush out the kerosene.
The other binding cause can be a too-tight motor melt. The motor belt can easily be adjusted for tension and even slipped off the motor pulley if needed to see how it feels to turn the handwheel without it.
If the belt is very loose or off and the handwheel turns a lot easier then the belt was too tight. If the machine still turns very stiffly that indicates the old oil problem. Plod with a plan + less frustrating.😉
There is also a chance (rare) that the needle bar was bent badly or the machine was dropped and a shaft was bent.
OILING VIDEO: ua-cam.com/video/oCdolwD4F8Q/v-deo.html BELT VIDEO: ua-cam.com/video/6H-SDwXLQDk/v-deo.html
i love the sound of this machine, nice music Andy. Thanks, raining and cold at 12c
That old tick tock sound we love so much. I know you must get tired of the rain there, but I'd enjoy about a month of it here. This summers monsoon season only dropped about 1/2 inch instead of Normal 2.5 to 3 inch. It finally got under 32c this week, but up to 40c expected this next week. I wish we could combine and share our weather to even things out. I have not seen fog in years since I was in Seattle. Take care.
Доброго вечора вам містер Енді , що тут сказати результат просто вражає , машина має вигляд наче з конвеєра. Щиро дякую вам за відео це дуже велика та кропітка робота , все розібрать відмить старе кристалізоване мастило потім зібрать та відрегулювать.
А як приємно потім сісти за машину і радіти тому як вона якіно шиє , це незабутнье відчуття від зробленої роботи . 👍🔥💛🩵👌
Спасибо. Это очень полезно, когда все закончено. Выглядит, пахнет и шьётся как новый. Сейчас такие машины не производят, так что это почти как получить новую машину 50 лет спустя. Мне нравятся ваши комментарии. Заботиться.
These simple, easy-to-operate machines sew a wide range of fabrics, especially heavier ones, really well. Of course, plain sewers like the S 201 and S 301 do a somewhat better straight stitch than these, but that applies to most swing-needle machines.
Thanks for watching and I agree with the points you brought up. It's interesting that a lot of these swing needle machines came with a second needle plate made for straight stitching with just the little hole and when I've used that on the zigzag machines and even the 401a 403a and the rocketeers, it makes a nicer straight stitch because the fabric can't flex like it does with the zigzag presser foot, but I don't think a lot of people realize that. I appreciate your thoughtful comment
Hey Andy, your videos have been really helpful for diagnosing a few problems with my singer 503. I have a question maybe you could help with. There is a point in the revolution of the machine that has some friction. I’ve oiled all the points recommended with tri flow and greased the all the gears as far as I know how to. I know it’s on the top shaft somewhere because the bottom drive rotates twice for every rotation of the hand wheel, from what I can observe at lease. Do you have any tips on chasing down the cause of a friction point? Or any common areas that might have corrosion or abrasions of some sort? Thanks so much.
I've had a small number of machines like this. I eventually found that the hinge stud anchoring the takeup lever to the body was inserted very tightly when the set screw was installed. Each time the takeup lever reached a certain spot in the rotation it would hesitate or bind for a split-second. This video of a 503A shows the removal and replacement of the takeup lever parts, but you may just need to loosen the set screw for the stud and retighten it while turning the handwheel. I mention the binding around 22:00 into the video. ua-cam.com/video/7-3Cr9neZTc/v-deo.html Of course many things can cause binding on a sewing machine. The takeup lever is No. 10 of 24 possible causes of binding listed on page 44 of the Service Manual that you can download for free from the sewing dude at this link: sewingdude.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/singer-500-service-manual.pdf
@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I'll watch that video and look at the manual you linked!
@@AustinCoffin Good luck!
PS Somewhat better straight stitch meaning an absolutely perfect straight stitch.
😀 I get it.
I have same machine! Works great! Only problem, it barfs at me if I load Walmart thread on it. Unable to adjust it to sew with cheap walmart thread!!! Any suggestions????
Buy one spool of better thread to see if it is really the Walmart thread. Maybe it's something else causing the "Barfs". They sure sell a lot of thread so if was that bad I don't think they would sell so much of it. IDK.. Try a new/better needle. I like Top Stich Needles b/c the eye is larger. If wrong sized needle is used, or the eye is too small it creates problems. Double check the threading path to be sure it's correct.
Many years ago when my Mum sewed on an industrial machine they had a little block of something (a thread conditioner of some sort) that the thread passed over. She said it stopped thread "misbehaving". I wonder if getting hold of whatever the modern equivalent is now would be helpful if Andy's suggestions don't help... (When she wound bobbins she ran the thread over it for that too - so both the bobbin and top threads ended up "conditioned".) I'm not sure why the thread wanted to misbehave in the first place (higher speeds on the industrial?) but if it helped on an industrial it might help on a domestic.
Hi, i just purchased a singer rocketeer. Do you know where i can purchase the plastic spool that goes on the spring? One of the “toes” has broken off. Thank you. I
Singer has two Rocketeer models, the 500A and the 503A. I can not picture the part you are talking about. Maybe you can send pictures and/or video along with the model number of your Rocketeer to andymanuals53@gmail.com
Does anyone know where I can find thread clearance gap specifications for a Singer heavy duty model 5532? Thanks in advance.
manualsoncd.com/product/singer-4411-4452-5511-5554-sewing-machine-service-manual/
Thank you so much!@@andytubesewing1953
@@32thedoctor welcome and good luck. If the info is not in there let me know I can ask around
@@andytubesewing1953 Everything I needed was in that document. I've gotten this machine back up and running properly. Thanks again!
@@32thedoctoryour comment made my morning today. Thanks for saving that machine. I hope you found it fun and rewarding and maybe you can even do another in the future. Good luck and take care!
Need to see how to oil 328k singe
There is not a very good manual for the 328K but there is an excellent one for model 327K the sister machine. It has instructions for lubrication and you can download it free from Singer Support at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=327
I also made a detailed video for lubrication of the 327K if you'd like to see it: ua-cam.com/video/oCdolwD4F8Q/v-deo.html The two models are 95% identical in parts so the 327K manual or my video is an excellent guide. Thanks for watching my channel.