Thanks a lot for this in-depth video! It helped save a sewing machine similar to this one (Singer Samba 6) from the dump. I found it abandoned near a shopping mall and decided to try fixing it and the stitch length was the only thing that seemed to be an issue, aside from 30 years of grime and dust buildup. After a lot of messing with these bolts it now actually stitches at acceptable lengths rather than the feed dogs only moving the fabric on the highest setting.
I agree as I have learned many things for YT, and my channel is an effort to pay it forward. I love hearing it helped you and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hi Andy! Thanks for your help. These video's are great. I am a newbie to sewing machines and sewing. I have a Singer Fashion Mate 237 (1968). Also a Toyota; a Morse 2000 De Luxe. I bought them both less than two weeks ago.
Welcome, Jebb. I don't know anything about Toyota or Morse machines, but I am familiar with the Singer Model 237 and its traveling hook system. In fact, I have a playlist with 20+ videos about working on that model. ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h.html An interesting design. Thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 Hi Andy, I am working my way through your playlist. I am grateful that your video's are of a longer length because they contain a lot of knowledge.
Another great video Andy, I found where my 457 was binding it looks like the upper dog feet connecting rod had run dry of oil and picked up so i sanded it with fine emery then cleaned and re oiled and it is like a different machine, just need to adjust the dogs now
Thanks. Newer owners of these vintage metal machines often do not know all the oil points. I was surprised how good oiling to the specs in the manual could cure many problems. I just started oiling the machines as soon as I brought them home. For viewers who need the Instruction Manual, most of them are still available for FREE on the USA SInger support page here: www.singer.com/support Just enter the Model Number in the search box, hit enter, and it will show a list of any available manuals for that model. Thanks for sharing what you found, acestu, so other viewers may find help. Take care.
@@andytubesewing1953 You were heaven sent. Truly a blessing. I'm not a strong seamstress; I'm actually making medical masks for my friends, neighbors and family. I was so upset when the feed dog stop working properly. I was so frustrated and due to the challenging times I could not find any repair locations that are opened. I'm a woman that's not handy and your explanations were so easy to follow. All of the details were great. A+ Great work . Really. My husband was impressed I was able to do it myself. Thank you.
@@gypsydeoriginal366 You sure are welcome. Thanks for making the masks; it helps keep all of us safer. Your husband should be impressed, hehe. Nicely done. Take care.
Dear Andy, thank you for another great class. One of my machines, a vintage about which there is very little info online, is not pulling well and I suspect I set the presser foot bar too high… First I thought it was the height of the feed dog but I’ll give that a try first. Anyway I was curious about the adjustment of the feed dog. Have a wonderful week
A couple of other things to think about are the pressure setting on the presser bar being too low, and it is possible the feed dog teeth are worn down if it is an old machine. Here is a playlist of my feed dog videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4Xm0t95z5jDVCgC9nRFc5.html and a playlist of my presser bar videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJLCf3Sr6Sfgss0IeSwBsKl.html if the vintage machine you mention is a Singer I may be able to help with info if you give a model number or serial number. If it is other than SInger I can't help. Good Luck, and thanks for watching my channel.
Hi, and thanks for a great lesson now i now the works of the feeddog, now i cab adjust it on my husqvarna's as well i had one where the dogs were up way too high, i got a new machine too a singer 676g and i was suprised that it was all metall gearns in it.just missing a tiny tiny screw on the bobbinholder feather thingomajig to the right of it, otherwise in great condition for its age got it for $15. all the best to you.
You are welcome. Nice to know the method works on Husqvarna machines as well. I never even seen a Husqvarna in person. I've never seen a 676G either. Made in Germany? It looks a lot like other 600 Series models in the USA, but it is not a Touch & Sew type machine. I couldn't find a parts list for the 676, sorry. I was hoping to find a part number for the screw. Many Singer screws are proprietary sizes and hard to find, so good luck. I did find the Instruction Manual. Looks like a nice machine, and for $15 what a bargain! www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/SINGER%20656%20and%20676%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf
I got a android phone now and i will try to make a husqvarna info movie for you, but i think there are lot of similarities with older sewing machines that are oscillating. I think the 66k 88k 185k are of such type.
All I know of Husqvarna is it's a Swedish Company from 1903 on. There was a dealer in Phoenix, AZ in the 1970-80s. I've never seen one in person, only on UA-cam videos.
Glad it was helpful! My playlist of 22 videos for model 353: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJvzcqn97Yh8lvx-tbdFl2p.html Thank you for visiting my channel.
Great job sir, just found this,but please how to set the niddle timming to the feed dog, because my niddle is inside the fabric (lowest) when the feed dog is set for longer stitch (like your example two) pls help cause am in a middle of a project and the machine starts acting up, giving short stiches due to the niddle being in low position (the niddle does not allow the feed dog to pull the fabric to it's longest stiche ) pls heeeeelppppppp
I don't know of a way to time the needle to the feed dog. The feed timing is set by the feed fork from the horizontal arm shaft as far as I know. The same arm shaft turns the crank for the needle bar system. Of course, the needle must be timed to the hook or you can't make a stitch at all. I think the Needle Bar Pendulum Movement on your machine should be checked. Let me offer this. Here is a Playlist of my 20+ videos for working on model 353/354: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJvzcqn97Yh8lvx-tbdFl2p.html One of those videos is about the needle bar pendulum movement and you can check it without changing anything if you want to see if it is set properly: ua-cam.com/video/dQpenKEQV7Y/v-deo.html So far you have only spent time, but you can also buy & download the original 53-page Service Manual for $8.99 at this link: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-353-354-genie-sewing-machine-service-manual/
Nice question. You can not lower them on this model. Instead, the machine came with an extra Needle Plate called the Feed Cover Needle Plate. The center part of it over the feed dog is raised a little bit so the dog can not touch the fabric. It works nicely, but most were lost over the years and they can be hard to find now. This seller I have used seems to have some in stock though 😲millardsewing.com/product/171285-original/ Most of the time people have to buy a snap 0n plastic piece that covers the feed dog like this millardsewing.com/product/feed-cover-plate-new-for-singer-200-300-400-series-sewing-machines/?srsltid=AfmBOopsZA9oBWXzlhJIUA6kTo80ysOhaIet-xxWSL61vyBIyT7T9YCJ The problem with it is it is Plastic (IMO) and you need a special needle plate millardsewing.com/product/needle-plate-new-for-singer-4/ That did not always come with the machine. IMO, far better to buy the original vintage Metal Feed Cove Needle Plate. Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel.
HI Andy, enjoy watching your videos about the Singer machines but I was wondering if you could look into rejuvenating vintage Bernina machines, for example the 700 or 800 series as I have a couple of them as well as my Singers .
Hi Andy: I have a Singer 9960, which is a new-fangled computerized machine. I sew layers. The feed dogs have fallen beneath the throat plate. They raise a bit, but not enough (the timing seems ok). I got the plastic case off, but underneath everything is still hidden. I can't find the exact screw to adjust. Any ideas? I would pay for a quick consult. Thanks.
Can't help you with a "new-fangled" Singer. No access to parts or service manuals. It's a very different beast than a vintage model. A friend told me you may (maybe) can register with this site and download a service manual d9s8c1kntoq9e.cloudfront.net/07c7515b8831fa51187e04b8920cda.pdf I've never used the site so can't say it works or not.
@@FicelleProductions The type of machine you have has so many parts and I agree it is difficult to repair/replace parts on it. I feel they were engineered for faster assembly, not longevity. Good luck.
Need help on a Singer Athena 2000 Electronic. Feeddog will not move. Do you have a video on how to repair it? I hit the reset button, but it didnt help. At one point the handwheel was jammed. I think the reset button released it. What should I do?
No video for the 2000. I've never even seen one in person. Looking at the parts manual for it It looks like, besides the motor and timing belts, there are plastic gears that operate the hook and feed dog. Those gears are now 45 years old and may be breaking apart. If your handwheel was stuck then came free that sounds like a gear falling apart to me. Here is the website of a man who is experienced with that model and has manuals and repair guides and sells some parts. I know the machine also has a circuit board, but this sounds like a mechanical problem. You can email Terry and get his opinion if you like. site.tandtrepair.com/Athena2000.html Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel. P.S. If you by chance buy something from Terry he will give you 20% of whatever you buy before 8-1-2020 using coupon andy-h-yt
No too much I'm afraid. Your machines is 30 years newer than the ones I work on. I see on page 36 of the instruction manual ( www.singer.com/search/support?title=250) there is a button you push AND HOLD for reverse sewing which is what you described with the feed dog. If it was a mechanical machine I'd think maybe the button or mechanism behind it was stick, but it looks like your model is electronic, so perhaps there is a problem with a circuit board. I'd still try pushing that reverse button just for the heck of it, after unplugging the machine for a minute and replugging it back in, but don't trust me as I don't work on the electronic models. You can buy an 81-page Service-Parts Manual for it here: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-futura-ce150-ce250-ce350-service-manual-parts/ Maybe that could help. The instruction manual has several troubleshooting pages but I did not see your problem mentioned. Good luck.
I'll bet that makes it hard to sew anything. The movement of the Feed Dog is controlled by the Stitch Length Regulator Lever on the front of the upright part of the machine. That lever controls how many stitches per inch you sew, from as few as 6 to as many as about 30 stitches per inch. It does that by moving the Feed Regulator behind the lever and inside the machine. That lever also allows you to put the feed dog into the Reverse Mode that changes the movement of the Feed Dog from back to front pulling the fabric towards you for Back-Tacking at the end of a seam. You put the dog in reverse by moving the lever above the horizontal line just above the 30 number next to the lever. So think about it like this; when the lever is at 6 the feed dog moves in the longest stroke, front to back. As you move the lever up the stokes of the dog get shorter and shorter allowing for more stitches per inch. AT 30 SPI the dog is barely moving forward to allow 30 stitches per inch. As you keep going up the mechanism puts the dog into reverse. There is a point between 30 and reverse like a neutral spot, or null, where the dog doesn't move forward any longer but does not move in reverse yet. In that neutral spot the dog just kind of bounces up and down a little bit. The Feed Regulator is a cast metal part and almost impossible to break, as is the Feed Lifting Bar that raises and lowers the feed dog. If your dog is not moving it is possible your stitch lever is in neutral, or close to it. To test feed dog movement I remove the bobbin and needle thread, lift the presser foot, put the stitch lever down to 6, and turn the handwheel toward me. I should see the dog making a long stroke from front to back. As I keep turning the handwheel I slowly raise the lever going up to 30 and I should see the feed dog moving less, and less with shorter and short strokes. At 30 the dog is barely moving and above 30 I enter the neutral area that stops dog movement, then as I keep moving the lever up I see the dog has revered direction in short strokes that get longer the higher I raise the lever. That's normal feed dog/stitch lever movement. If the mechanism was completely stuck, like I could not move the lever down to 6, then I'd open it up and add oil, or clean the parts if rusted. To learn more about your feed regulator system and how it works you can watch this video for model 99K ua-cam.com/video/OTuoIj0Vx0E/v-deo.html Your 185K is the updated version of Model 99K with a new body style, color, and bobbin winder, but the mechanical parts worked so well that Singer kept them on the inside. Thanks for watching my channel and good luck.
I had to use it, right? The owners allowed me as long as I don't monetize the video, which I never do anyway. I think they got a kick out of it too. Thanks for watching.
Model 6230 is too new for me and it was probably made in Taiwan and has several plastic parts. I'm just guessing one of those parts has broken due to age, but that's just a guess. I've never bothered to work on any of the Singer Machines of that decade as manuals and parts were harder to get here. You can buy a copy of the Service Manual if you like. It should cover the whole Feed System for the machine, along with all the other parts of the machine. Sometimes the Service Manual includes the parts diagram, too, but not always. I see someone on eBay is sell the manual here: www.ebay.com/itm/183679117570 That is about twice the price I usually pay for manuals. The seller I have used seems to have the same or similar manuals for less than half that price here: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-6233-sewing-machine-service-parts-manual/ Sorry I can't advise you more. The Singer 353 in this video was one of that last I worked on and was basically the same as the metal machine. With your model Singer went to a much different mechanical style that had lots of small and plastic parts and used different feed and hook and drive systems that I've never worked on.
@@rosegin9585 I couldn't say as I've never work on this type of Singer machine. I live in a Metro Area with 5 Mil people. There are about 9 or 10 "shops" that say they repair. They charge from $30 to $70 to put the machine on a bench and "take a look" at it. Any repairs cost that same amount per hour. Most really do not want to repair and quote a ridiculous price b/c they don't know how to repair or really just want to sell you a new machine from inventory. Another favorite response is "parts are not available". One of those shops is an "authorized" Singer shop and they are the one with the higher prices.
I was told that it’s some sticky stuff that’s holding the feed dog from working. He wanted to clean it for $130. Is there something that I can buy snd spray clean the area myself? I could buy a refurbished machine for less than that price!
Is this 513 new to you, Carl? You just got it and are testing it out, or you've been using it and this suddenly happened? The stitch length control is used to set the length of the stitch and that makes the feed dog move a corresponding amount in forward or reverse. If you set the stitch length to far left of "FINE" towards the "0" the feed regulator (the part inside that controls the movement of the dog) is in "neutral" so to speak and can't move the feed dog forward at all. A normal test of the feed dog/feed regulator is to put the machine in straight stitch and the length the longest, like "6" and sew on scrap material to see if the feed dog moves the fabric. You don't even need to have the thread in the needle. You should get about 6 holes in the fabric per inch of fabric. Of course, there could be broken/stuck parts behind the dial going to the feed regulator too. If you feel that is the case here is a video showing how to safely remove the front panel of a 513 so you can see the parts inside ua-cam.com/video/zThFx1CoM-E/v-deo.html If you want a deeper dive into the mechanics you could always buy and download a copy of the 78-page Service Manual for $4.99 that has all the adjustment information on your machine manualsoncd.com/product/singer-500-sewing-machine-service-manual-518-538-513-514-533/
Thanks a lot for this in-depth video! It helped save a sewing machine similar to this one (Singer Samba 6) from the dump. I found it abandoned near a shopping mall and decided to try fixing it and the stitch length was the only thing that seemed to be an issue, aside from 30 years of grime and dust buildup. After a lot of messing with these bolts it now actually stitches at acceptable lengths rather than the feed dogs only moving the fabric on the highest setting.
Thank you for saving that machine and I'm glad if the video helped you do that. I appreciate you taking the time to comment
The wonders of youtube and those that very kindly share their knowledge is awesome. I learned so much from this thank you.
I agree as I have learned many things for YT, and my channel is an effort to pay it forward. I love hearing it helped you and thanks for taking the time to comment.
THANK YOU! Your videos have been amazing for my Singer 5932! I was able to fix my feed dog!!!
Very welcome, and thanks for letting me know about model 5932!
Hi Andy! Thanks for your help. These video's are great. I am a newbie to sewing machines and sewing. I have a Singer Fashion Mate 237 (1968). Also a Toyota; a Morse 2000 De Luxe. I bought them both less than two weeks ago.
Welcome, Jebb. I don't know anything about Toyota or Morse machines, but I am familiar with the Singer Model 237 and its traveling hook system. In fact, I have a playlist with 20+ videos about working on that model.
ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKKzvgm_CYPFnDeM8ZqTTo1h.html
An interesting design. Thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 Hi Andy, I am working my way through your playlist. I am grateful that your video's are of a longer length because they contain a lot of knowledge.
Thanks for the kindness, Jebb. Enjoy your new machines, and thank you for rescuing them.
Thank you Dr. Andy Tube, great video. I enjoyed every minute. I still love your little evil laugh.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Take care.
Another great video Andy, I found where my 457 was binding it looks like the upper dog feet connecting rod had run dry of oil and picked up so i sanded it with fine emery then cleaned and re oiled and it is like a different machine, just need to adjust the dogs now
Thanks. Newer owners of these vintage metal machines often do not know all the oil points. I was surprised how good oiling to the specs in the manual could cure many problems. I just started oiling the machines as soon as I brought them home. For viewers who need the Instruction Manual, most of them are still available for FREE on the USA SInger support page here: www.singer.com/support Just enter the Model Number in the search box, hit enter, and it will show a list of any available manuals for that model. Thanks for sharing what you found, acestu, so other viewers may find help. Take care.
Thank you so much. I was able to adjust the feeddog on my Singer. Best explanation ever.
Wow, thank you. I'm glad you found the video and thanks for commenting.
@@andytubesewing1953 You were heaven sent. Truly a blessing. I'm not a strong seamstress; I'm actually making medical masks for my friends, neighbors and family. I was so upset when the feed dog stop working properly. I was so frustrated and due to the challenging times I could not find any repair locations that are opened. I'm a woman that's not handy and your explanations were so easy to follow. All of the details were great. A+ Great work . Really. My husband was impressed I was able to do it myself. Thank you.
@@gypsydeoriginal366 You sure are welcome. Thanks for making the masks; it helps keep all of us safer. Your husband should be impressed, hehe. Nicely done. Take care.
@@andytubesewing1953 You too, my friend. 😃
You just solved my weeks worth of headaches. Lol. Thanks
Very welcome, Rolando. It took me awhile the first time I did feed dog adjustments. Thanks for watching my channel and good luck.
Dear Andy, thank you for another great class. One of my machines, a vintage about which there is very little info online, is not pulling well and I suspect I set the presser foot bar too high… First I thought it was the height of the feed dog but I’ll give that a try first. Anyway I was curious about the adjustment of the feed dog. Have a wonderful week
A couple of other things to think about are the pressure setting on the presser bar being too low, and it is possible the feed dog teeth are worn down if it is an old machine. Here is a playlist of my feed dog videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4Xm0t95z5jDVCgC9nRFc5.html and a playlist of my presser bar videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJLCf3Sr6Sfgss0IeSwBsKl.html if the vintage machine you mention is a Singer I may be able to help with info if you give a model number or serial number. If it is other than SInger I can't help. Good Luck, and thanks for watching my channel.
Thanks you . I enjoy learn whith yours excelentes videos.
Thank you for the nice comment and for watching my channel. Good Luck.
wow ur the best. I was able to fix my singer 6215c Machine. thank you so very much.
You are welcome! Thanks for keeping your machine in service and taking time to comment. Take Care.
Hi, and thanks for a great lesson now i now the works of the feeddog, now i cab adjust it on my husqvarna's as well i had one where the dogs were up way too high, i got a new machine too a singer 676g and i was suprised that it was all metall gearns in it.just missing a tiny tiny screw on the bobbinholder feather thingomajig to the right of it, otherwise in great condition for its age got it for $15. all the best to you.
You are welcome. Nice to know the method works on Husqvarna machines as well. I never even seen a Husqvarna in person. I've never seen a 676G either. Made in Germany? It looks a lot like other 600 Series models in the USA, but it is not a Touch & Sew type machine. I couldn't find a parts list for the 676, sorry. I was hoping to find a part number for the screw. Many Singer screws are proprietary sizes and hard to find, so good luck. I did find the Instruction Manual. Looks like a nice machine, and for $15 what a bargain! www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/SINGER%20656%20and%20676%20Sewing%20Machine.pdf
I got a android phone now and i will try to make a husqvarna info movie for you, but i think there are lot of similarities with older sewing machines that are oscillating. I think the 66k 88k 185k are of such type.
All I know of Husqvarna is it's a Swedish Company from 1903 on. There was a dealer in Phoenix, AZ in the 1970-80s. I've never seen one in person, only on UA-cam videos.
i have one for free if you wanna pay the postage on it it is husqvarna cb-n
Very good video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! My playlist of 22 videos for model 353: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJvzcqn97Yh8lvx-tbdFl2p.html
Thank you for visiting my channel.
Great job sir, just found this,but please how to set the niddle timming to the feed dog, because my niddle is inside the fabric (lowest) when the feed dog is set for longer stitch (like your example two) pls help cause am in a middle of a project and the machine starts acting up, giving short stiches due to the niddle being in low position (the niddle does not allow the feed dog to pull the fabric to it's longest stiche ) pls heeeeelppppppp
I don't know of a way to time the needle to the feed dog. The feed timing is set by the feed fork from the horizontal arm shaft as far as I know. The same arm shaft turns the crank for the needle bar system. Of course, the needle must be timed to the hook or you can't make a stitch at all. I think the Needle Bar Pendulum Movement on your machine should be checked. Let me offer this. Here is a Playlist of my 20+ videos for working on model 353/354: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJvzcqn97Yh8lvx-tbdFl2p.html One of those videos is about the needle bar pendulum movement and you can check it without changing anything if you want to see if it is set properly: ua-cam.com/video/dQpenKEQV7Y/v-deo.html So far you have only spent time, but you can also buy & download the original 53-page Service Manual for $8.99 at this link: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-353-354-genie-sewing-machine-service-manual/
Thanks for this video... well exxplain and informative...
walang anuman and thanks for watching my channel. My other model 353 videos are here: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJvzcqn97Yh8lvx-tbdFl2p.html
hi, how do we lower the feed dogs on this machine for free motion embroidery? thanks!
Nice question. You can not lower them on this model. Instead, the machine came with an extra Needle Plate called the Feed Cover Needle Plate.
The center part of it over the feed dog is raised a little bit so the dog can not touch the fabric. It works nicely, but most were lost over the years and they can be hard to find now.
This seller I have used seems to have some in stock though 😲millardsewing.com/product/171285-original/
Most of the time people have to buy a snap 0n plastic piece that covers the feed dog like this millardsewing.com/product/feed-cover-plate-new-for-singer-200-300-400-series-sewing-machines/?srsltid=AfmBOopsZA9oBWXzlhJIUA6kTo80ysOhaIet-xxWSL61vyBIyT7T9YCJ
The problem with it is it is Plastic (IMO) and you need a special needle plate millardsewing.com/product/needle-plate-new-for-singer-4/ That did not always come with the machine. IMO, far better to buy the original vintage Metal Feed Cove Needle Plate. Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel.
HI Andy, enjoy watching your videos about the Singer machines but I was wondering if you could look into rejuvenating vintage Bernina machines, for example the 700 or 800 series as I have a couple of them as well as my Singers .
Thanks for watching, Annette. I only work on Singer Machines. Sorry.
Hi Andy: I have a Singer 9960, which is a new-fangled computerized machine. I sew layers. The feed dogs have fallen beneath the throat plate. They raise a bit, but not enough (the timing seems ok). I got the plastic case off, but underneath everything is still hidden. I can't find the exact screw to adjust. Any ideas? I would pay for a quick consult. Thanks.
Can't help you with a "new-fangled" Singer. No access to parts or service manuals. It's a very different beast than a vintage model.
A friend told me you may (maybe) can register with this site and download a service manual d9s8c1kntoq9e.cloudfront.net/07c7515b8831fa51187e04b8920cda.pdf
I've never used the site so can't say it works or not.
@@andytubesewing1953 Thanks. Should be an easy fix, but they make it really difficult.
@@FicelleProductions The type of machine you have has so many parts and I agree it is difficult to repair/replace parts on it. I feel they were engineered for faster assembly, not longevity. Good luck.
Need help on a Singer Athena 2000 Electronic. Feeddog will not move. Do you have a video on how to repair it? I hit the reset button, but it didnt help. At one point the handwheel was jammed. I think the reset button released it. What should I do?
No video for the 2000. I've never even seen one in person. Looking at the parts manual for it It looks like, besides the motor and timing belts, there are plastic gears that operate the hook and feed dog. Those gears are now 45 years old and may be breaking apart. If your handwheel was stuck then came free that sounds like a gear falling apart to me. Here is the website of a man who is experienced with that model and has manuals and repair guides and sells some parts. I know the machine also has a circuit board, but this sounds like a mechanical problem. You can email Terry and get his opinion if you like. site.tandtrepair.com/Athena2000.html
Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel. P.S. If you by chance buy something from Terry he will give you 20% of whatever you buy before 8-1-2020 using coupon andy-h-yt
Hi! Andy, I need help with a futura ce-250. The feed dogs are feeding my material forward instead towards the back when I sew. Can you help me ?
No too much I'm afraid. Your machines is 30 years newer than the ones I work on. I see on page 36 of the instruction manual ( www.singer.com/search/support?title=250) there is a button you push AND HOLD for reverse sewing which is what you described with the feed dog. If it was a mechanical machine I'd think maybe the button or mechanism behind it was stick, but it looks like your model is electronic, so perhaps there is a problem with a circuit board. I'd still try pushing that reverse button just for the heck of it, after unplugging the machine for a minute and replugging it back in, but don't trust me as I don't work on the electronic models. You can buy an 81-page Service-Parts Manual for it here: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-futura-ce150-ce250-ce350-service-manual-parts/ Maybe that could help. The instruction manual has several troubleshooting pages but I did not see your problem mentioned. Good luck.
Hiya I'm hoping you can help me my singer 185k feed dog seems to stop moving please help x
I'll bet that makes it hard to sew anything. The movement of the Feed Dog is controlled by the Stitch Length Regulator Lever on the front of the upright part of the machine. That lever controls how many stitches per inch you sew, from as few as 6 to as many as about 30 stitches per inch. It does that by moving the Feed Regulator behind the lever and inside the machine. That lever also allows you to put the feed dog into the Reverse Mode that changes the movement of the Feed Dog from back to front pulling the fabric towards you for Back-Tacking at the end of a seam. You put the dog in reverse by moving the lever above the horizontal line just above the 30 number next to the lever. So think about it like this; when the lever is at 6 the feed dog moves in the longest stroke, front to back. As you move the lever up the stokes of the dog get shorter and shorter allowing for more stitches per inch. AT 30 SPI the dog is barely moving forward to allow 30 stitches per inch. As you keep going up the mechanism puts the dog into reverse. There is a point between 30 and reverse like a neutral spot, or null, where the dog doesn't move forward any longer but does not move in reverse yet. In that neutral spot the dog just kind of bounces up and down a little bit. The Feed Regulator is a cast metal part and almost impossible to break, as is the Feed Lifting Bar that raises and lowers the feed dog. If your dog is not moving it is possible your stitch lever is in neutral, or close to it. To test feed dog movement I remove the bobbin and needle thread, lift the presser foot, put the stitch lever down to 6, and turn the handwheel toward me. I should see the dog making a long stroke from front to back. As I keep turning the handwheel I slowly raise the lever going up to 30 and I should see the feed dog moving less, and less with shorter and short strokes. At 30 the dog is barely moving and above 30 I enter the neutral area that stops dog movement, then as I keep moving the lever up I see the dog has revered direction in short strokes that get longer the higher I raise the lever. That's normal feed dog/stitch lever movement. If the mechanism was completely stuck, like I could not move the lever down to 6, then I'd open it up and add oil, or clean the parts if rusted. To learn more about your feed regulator system and how it works you can watch this video for model 99K ua-cam.com/video/OTuoIj0Vx0E/v-deo.html Your 185K is the updated version of Model 99K with a new body style, color, and bobbin winder, but the mechanical parts worked so well that Singer kept them on the inside. Thanks for watching my channel and good luck.
Can you tall me for model 825 kennmore feed dog, up and down
Sorry. I don't do "kennmore" machines and can not find a model 825 anyway.
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I had to use it, right? The owners allowed me as long as I don't monetize the video, which I never do anyway.
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The feed dog is not working. Where do I look to see what the problem is? It’s oiled snd cleaned and the feeder just stop working
Model 6230 is too new for me and it was probably made in Taiwan and has several plastic parts. I'm just guessing one of those parts has broken due to age, but that's just a guess. I've never bothered to work on any of the Singer Machines of that decade as manuals and parts were harder to get here. You can buy a copy of the Service Manual if you like. It should cover the whole Feed System for the machine, along with all the other parts of the machine. Sometimes the Service Manual includes the parts diagram, too, but not always. I see someone on eBay is sell the manual here: www.ebay.com/itm/183679117570 That is about twice the price I usually pay for manuals. The seller I have used seems to have the same or similar manuals for less than half that price here: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-6233-sewing-machine-service-parts-manual/ Sorry I can't advise you more. The Singer 353 in this video was one of that last I worked on and was basically the same as the metal machine. With your model Singer went to a much different mechanical style that had lots of small and plastic parts and used different feed and hook and drive systems that I've never worked on.
@@andytubesewing1953 what do you think is an estimate price of repair fir this problem ?
@@rosegin9585 I couldn't say as I've never work on this type of Singer machine. I live in a Metro Area with 5 Mil people. There are about 9 or 10 "shops" that say they repair. They charge from $30 to $70 to put the machine on a bench and "take a look" at it. Any repairs cost that same amount per hour. Most really do not want to repair and quote a ridiculous price b/c they don't know how to repair or really just want to sell you a new machine from inventory. Another favorite response is "parts are not available". One of those shops is an "authorized" Singer shop and they are the one with the higher prices.
I was told that it’s some sticky stuff that’s holding the feed dog from working. He wanted to clean it for $130. Is there something that I can buy snd spray clean the area myself? I could buy a refurbished machine for less than that price!
@@rosegin9585 I can't recommend anything like that as I do not know the type of plastic in your machine. Buy a nice refurbished metal machine
My singer 513 feed dogs move up and down but not back and forth feed.
Is this 513 new to you, Carl? You just got it and are testing it out, or you've been using it and this suddenly happened? The stitch length control is used to set the length of the stitch and that makes the feed dog move a corresponding amount in forward or reverse. If you set the stitch length to far left of "FINE" towards the "0" the feed regulator (the part inside that controls the movement of the dog) is in "neutral" so to speak and can't move the feed dog forward at all. A normal test of the feed dog/feed regulator is to put the machine in straight stitch and the length the longest, like "6" and sew on scrap material to see if the feed dog moves the fabric. You don't even need to have the thread in the needle. You should get about 6 holes in the fabric per inch of fabric. Of course, there could be broken/stuck parts behind the dial going to the feed regulator too. If you feel that is the case here is a video showing how to safely remove the front panel of a 513 so you can see the parts inside ua-cam.com/video/zThFx1CoM-E/v-deo.html If you want a deeper dive into the mechanics you could always buy and download a copy of the 78-page Service Manual for $4.99 that has all the adjustment information on your machine manualsoncd.com/product/singer-500-sewing-machine-service-manual-518-538-513-514-533/