I am impressed that you recorded this after your long day! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and Liz, new friends to share our love of sewing machines.
That hint about using the crescent tool is so good Bob - I'm definitely going to try that next time I've got a stubbon screw that the ratchet won't budge, and don't want to bug my hubby for the umpteenth time calling 'Darling - could you please come and help me just with this one little thing?' :-) Sounds like there's a cornucopia of interesting things lined up too...
Hello Bob, I will be checking your new Video tomorrow as it’s late and just notice it a few minutes ago. Thank you for what looks like a wonderful and informative one and for that I say thank you for sharing with all who live vintage machines!!🙏👍🧵🇺🇸
If in doubt or as caution. Before removing the dog bone, you can take a sharpie & mark the hook & arm position. This way you can remove the dog bone & see if by chance the timing moved.
Thanks Bob! One thing that made the difference for me on obnoxious bolts was being able to carefully secure my machine into a big wooden vise with padding so it wouldn't move while i was adding my torque of the day. Thanks again! Cheers 😊
I have a couple of heat sources that I like, to include my micro torch. I also have a butane powered combination heat gun/soldering iron, but my current favorite is my 20 volt Hercules heat gun from Harbor Freight.
Great info! I'd like to add the importance (at least in my opinion) of pushing "into" the screw with the bit as hard or harder than one is trying to turn the bit. This really reduces cam-out (which is often exacerbated by the fact a difficult screw has likely already had a screwdriver cam-out (i.e. slip out) in it.). Thanks for the info on that Craftsman bit wrench! Gonna get one!!
The Lotus machines sound interesting I have an Elna Lotus SP and a Elna Stella TSP I was using an airbag/wedge as the AIR foot pedal [I have since bought a replacement] The capacitors have been replaced on my Stella and lucky for me I do not have a flat spot on the rubber drive. The SP had a broken hook drive gear. Yep long screwdrivers are the best for controlling the tip from slipping I find putting the machine on the floor to get the most power and control with hand tools it is a bit safer than the machine falling off the bench ;-)) I have only sheared screws on vehicles, I have been lucky with sewing machines. I still have my manual impact driver that you hit with a hammer. Great tips thanks
Would love to love Chapman better. Really love my craftsman ratchet. Wish Chapman was more reasonable prices, mih well. Tools are meant to be purchased and collected!
Nothing like getting a toe wet with a different VSM brand. Fiona Rua jumped up at the mention of "dog bone." I've had trouble with the Craftsman ratchet bits being too thick for some screw heads, so I rarely pull it out and use the Chapman set instead.
Most modern hair dryers don't crank out the higher temperatures like the blow dryers from the 1970's did. I like my Hercules 20 volt heat gun from Harbor Freight. I have a 30+ year old heat gun I bought at Sears back in the day, it gets real hot, but it also dims the lights when I start it up! LOL
If by impact screwdriver, you mean the type you hit with a hammer... Yes, I have a couple of those, and they work, but I find as I get older I prefer the electrically powered impact driver - easier on my hands... LOL
Question about the 201...will the motor from a 110 machine work on the 220 volt machine? Some day i would like to find an aluminum 201, but would want it to work on 110..
“When things get obnoxious” So nicely put Bob, thank you!
I think that was a lot more polite than what I was thinking... LOL
you always have great ideas
I am impressed that you recorded this after your long day! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and Liz, new friends to share our love of sewing machines.
We had an absolute blast!!!
That hint about using the crescent tool is so good Bob - I'm definitely going to try that next time I've got a stubbon screw that the ratchet won't budge, and don't want to bug my hubby for the umpteenth time calling 'Darling - could you please come and help me just with this one little thing?' :-)
Sounds like there's a cornucopia of interesting things lined up too...
Great video. Great. Thanks.
Always interesting content and side notes. love your tales of happy customers!
I purchased that craftsman ratchet little set and it’s awesome. I use it on all of my machines, including my long arm. Thank you.
Hello Bob, I will be checking your new Video tomorrow as it’s late and just notice it a few minutes ago. Thank you for what looks like a wonderful and informative one and for that I say thank you for sharing with all who live vintage machines!!🙏👍🧵🇺🇸
If in doubt or as caution. Before removing the dog bone, you can take a sharpie & mark the hook & arm position.
This way you can remove the dog bone & see if by chance the timing moved.
Thanks Bob! One thing that made the difference for me on obnoxious bolts was being able to carefully secure my machine into a big wooden vise with padding so it wouldn't move while i was adding my torque of the day. Thanks again! Cheers 😊
Any kind of mechanical advantage we can get is a plus Marie!
My butane micro-torch has worked miracles-as a last resort. And, yes, I ensure NO flammable chemicals were present. 👍
I have a couple of heat sources that I like, to include my micro torch. I also have a butane powered combination heat gun/soldering iron, but my current favorite is my 20 volt Hercules heat gun from Harbor Freight.
Great info! I'd like to add the importance (at least in my opinion) of pushing "into" the screw with the bit as hard or harder than one is trying to turn the bit. This really reduces cam-out (which is often exacerbated by the fact a difficult screw has likely already had a screwdriver cam-out (i.e. slip out) in it.). Thanks for the info on that Craftsman bit wrench! Gonna get one!!
Very true!
Thanks for this info😂❤
Can you make video about how to fit modern plastic apollo case to a vintage Singer 66?
I have not tried this, but I don't think that's going to be possible without some major surgery. I'll look into it...
The Lotus machines sound interesting I have an Elna Lotus SP and a Elna Stella TSP I was using an airbag/wedge as the AIR foot pedal [I have since bought a replacement]
The capacitors have been replaced on my Stella and lucky for me I do not have a flat spot on the rubber drive.
The SP had a broken hook drive gear.
Yep long screwdrivers are the best for controlling the tip from slipping
I find putting the machine on the floor to get the most power and control with hand tools it is a bit safer than the machine falling off the bench ;-))
I have only sheared screws on vehicles, I have been lucky with sewing machines. I still have my manual impact driver that you hit with a hammer.
Great tips thanks
The Elna that really caught my eye is the TX. I plan to use it on my next project.
Would love to love Chapman better. Really love my craftsman ratchet. Wish Chapman was more reasonable prices, mih well. Tools are meant to be purchased and collected!
Couldn't agree more!
Nothing like getting a toe wet with a different VSM brand.
Fiona Rua jumped up at the mention of "dog bone." I've had trouble with the Craftsman ratchet bits being too thick for some screw heads, so I rarely pull it out and use the Chapman set instead.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Chapmans, but some time they are just too dang fragile. When I need some muscle, I go with the "regular" hex drive bits.
I have a hair dryer that i use to warm everything up for those tough fasteners.
Most modern hair dryers don't crank out the higher temperatures like the blow dryers from the 1970's did. I like my Hercules 20 volt heat gun from Harbor Freight. I have a 30+ year old heat gun I bought at Sears back in the day, it gets real hot, but it also dims the lights when I start it up! LOL
Lol, I'm not far from Massapequa Long Island
I grew up (really?) in East Meadow!
I never knew you strayed from Singers. What do you think of an impact screwdriver?
If by impact screwdriver, you mean the type you hit with a hammer... Yes, I have a couple of those, and they work, but I find as I get older I prefer the electrically powered impact driver - easier on my hands... LOL
Question about the 201...will the motor from a 110 machine work on the 220 volt machine? Some day i would like to find an aluminum 201, but would want it to work on 110..
Yes, not an issue.
@@BobFowlerWorkshopis the model 15 the same motor? There are more model 15 around at a low price than 201..