I love how you talk about your hobby refurbishing machines with such passion. This alone with your work description puts you at the top of my list for online people from whom I would trust to buy a vintage machine. You instill confidence in your work and trust for doing an excellent job. I learn tons from your professionally done videos. Thanks for all the work and teaching.
Hi Eric. My 1949 201 appears to have lacquer over black, if I'm not mistake. The machine is in top condition except that the lacquer seems to be failing, missing, faulty. Do I just live with this or can I improve the finish?
I want to know where you’re located? I’m going today to Long Island to look at 201-2 from New Jersey. I just want to know how much you charge to look at it and if it needs refurbishing if needed. Thanks. Love your work.
I really enjoy all of your videos. The machines are beautiful. They remind me of a muscle car i had in my early twenties! I have a question about these 201s. I have a nice 66, 99K, 127, 301a and a 401. My favorite is the 301a because of the speed and how clean the stitches are. I just had the 66 reworked by a "factory trained" tech. I'm not impressed. It's in a console with a knee controller. She rewired the machine to use a foot controller. I wanted it to be original so I was peeved about that. My real question is, do you think the 201s are superior to the 66 and the 15-91s? I have a sweet 15-91 that sews like a champ and the stitches are clean as a whistle. The 66 was just minty mint other than the deteriorated wiring. Now it seems to be sluggish, and the belt slips. I don't do any sewing of leather, or heavy canvas, or any material that would be abusive to the machines. I sew only shirts. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, do you have a website where you sell your machines?
I just got my 1951 201-2 with the original table and bench. With all the attachments and books. But I would like to restore it to its beauty. To look like the one you have in the video. But I don’t know where you are located
Eric you showed how well this 201 does at slow speeds. What about a machine that hums but doesn't sew at the slowest speeds- what parts need repair? I have a 201-2 with this problem and I haven't figured it out yet. LOve seeing your work, thanks :)
If the machine has been lubricated correctly and isn't binding anywhere I'd say the foot controller needs to be adjusted. Very often those original controllers will fall out of adjustment and then they have "Off" and "full boogie". They can be tuned to work a bit better but I'm getting to be a bigger fan of the new (and yes, somewhat inexpensive) electronic controllers. They don't cost much, are easy to replace, operate like a dream and solve this problem. I was using one for this demostration.
Hi Eric, this machine is absolutely beautiful. As are the machines you have repainted! I am curious what you charge to refinish a machine. I just purchased a machine from my local repair shop and it was "refurbished", but I don't think that was really the case. She is a 201-2 from the 1940's. I have a small business where I sew dog collars and when I tried her out it worked perfectly, but now in reverse, the needle is hitting the plate? Maybe I am just maxing it out? If you still have the 1950's machine available what is it's cost? Thanks!
Actually I do still have this machine!!! I don't know why I kept it as I've done many since I refurbished this one but I've just held onto it. Are you really interested?
I love how you talk about your hobby refurbishing machines with such passion. This alone with your work description puts you at the top of my list for online people from whom I would trust to buy a vintage machine. You instill confidence in your work and trust for doing an excellent job. I learn tons from your professionally done videos. Thanks for all the work and teaching.
When I get my first Singer 201-2, hopefully on Saturday, I’ll be sure to check out the motor shape. Thank you.
Hi Eric. My 1949 201 appears to have lacquer over black, if I'm not mistake. The machine is in top condition except that the lacquer seems to be failing, missing, faulty. Do I just live with this or can I improve the finish?
I want to know where you’re located? I’m going today to Long Island to look at 201-2 from New Jersey. I just want to know how much you charge to look at it and if it needs refurbishing if needed. Thanks. Love your work.
I really enjoy all of your videos. The machines are beautiful. They remind me of a muscle car i had in my early twenties! I have a question about these 201s. I have a nice 66, 99K, 127, 301a and a 401. My favorite is the 301a because of the speed and how clean the stitches are. I just had the 66 reworked by a "factory trained" tech. I'm not impressed. It's in a console with a knee controller. She rewired the machine to use a foot controller. I wanted it to be original so I was peeved about that. My real question is, do you think the 201s are superior to the 66 and the 15-91s? I have a sweet 15-91 that sews like a champ and the stitches are clean as a whistle. The 66 was just minty mint other than the deteriorated wiring. Now it seems to be sluggish, and the belt slips. I don't do any sewing of leather, or heavy canvas, or any material that would be abusive to the machines. I sew only shirts. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, do you have a website where you sell your machines?
I have two of your machines in this fine conditions and I might your help for preserving them with the right ideas, not to damage the shine.
Exquisite
I just got my 1951 201-2 with the original table and bench. With all the attachments and books. But I would like to restore it to its beauty. To look like the one you have in the video. But I don’t know where you are located
This machine right here is a case of “They don’t make em like they used to.”
Eric you showed how well this 201 does at slow speeds. What about a machine that hums but doesn't sew at the slowest speeds- what parts need repair? I have a 201-2 with this problem and I haven't figured it out yet. LOve seeing your work, thanks :)
If the machine has been lubricated correctly and isn't binding anywhere I'd say the foot controller needs to be adjusted. Very often those original controllers will fall out of adjustment and then they have "Off" and "full boogie". They can be tuned to work a bit better but I'm getting to be a bigger fan of the new (and yes, somewhat inexpensive) electronic controllers. They don't cost much, are easy to replace, operate like a dream and solve this problem. I was using one for this demostration.
Hi Eric, this machine is absolutely beautiful. As are the machines you have repainted! I am curious what you charge to refinish a machine. I just purchased a machine from my local repair shop and it was "refurbished", but I don't think that was really the case. She is a 201-2 from the 1940's. I have a small business where I sew dog collars and when I tried her out it worked perfectly, but now in reverse, the needle is hitting the plate? Maybe I am just maxing it out? If you still have the 1950's machine available what is it's cost? Thanks!
Hey Sara,
I do still have this machine, please contact me at ericwengstrom@gmail.com to discuss.
Eric, Are you still taking customers for paint or refurb jobs? I am in the market for a 201-2 and a 15-91 that may need some of your loving.
Hey Sharon, I'm not currently working on sewing machines. Thanks for the interest though!!!!
@@menosmoke01 Thank you for following up. Godspeed!
Is this beauty still around and for sale?
Actually I do still have this machine!!! I don't know why I kept it as I've done many since I refurbished this one but I've just held onto it. Are you really interested?
I want one eventually and just need to know what kind of price they go for - maybe a gift idea request for my dh! Thanks!
@@menosmoke01 Really wanting to buy one of your 201-2 beauties if you have one. My birthday is coming up! Do you have any?
What does the term “potted motor” mean?
Dr Michael Elinski. Look at the motor cover. It sort of looks like a pot!!