I have to thank you so much for this video! I found this exact model singer at a garage sale for $20. I spent eight dollars on oil and belts. And after watching this video, I have a brand new vintage sewing machine that works amazingly great video easy to follow easy to learn from and very relaxing with the music you picked, thank you thank you thank you!!!
Your tutorial about the foot pedal was an eye opener. I always hated the useless hum and then the machine lurching into action too fast to manage. Thank you. I am going to try that 180 degree reversal on the handwheel washer as my machine needle does not disengage for bobbin winding. I will clean the tension mechanism too.
If you’ve got an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner it’s great for cleaning small parts too. I was pleased to find it still works if you put them in liquid (alcohol in this case) in a little jar, and put that in the reservoir which has water in. So you don’t get your ultrasound machine all oily. Dr Beckmans rescue wipes are great for polishing the shiny bits. Very convenient.
Thank you so much for this video - super helpful. I have acquired a Singer 99k with a handful of small paint blobs on the base plate. If you have any experience of removing paint spots successfully without damaging the lacquer please do let me know how you did it. Thank you! 😀
The safest way I know is to try to pick at it with your fingernail. I wouldn't use any abrasives or chemicals. Sewing machine oil may soften it up a little.
Hi! I've just got to cleaning the belt guard/ bobbin winder thingy, you mentioned another video where this is talked about in more detail, do you have the link? X
I just acquired a 1953 99K and I am embarking on cleaning and getting it working better. Your video is very helpful. Thank you! I also have a 1959 Spartan 192K. I'm having some issues with the needle engaging. I discovered that the belt, handwheel, and motor were not in the right position and tightened. It worked for a bit, but then I had the same problem again ... like it slipped. It's quite finicky. Do you have any suggestions or can you do a video on that? Any help is much appreciated.
Coping with the hinges to remount the machine. They stay up quite well if you put a larger rubber band over them, offer the machine onto them and then snip the rubber band off before completely lowering the machine into place.
Nice 1955 machine (I saw your serial number). (; Great job! Wonder when they put on the stitch length lever that could be tightened to "dial in" a set stitch length? Genuinely curious.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns I mean specifically with the 99K31. I see your '55 has no way of 'locking in' the stitch length but my '57 99K has the stitch length lever that you can twist to lock in the stitch length.
@@rich-f-in-tx6388 Ah I see what you mean - this has the narrow stitch length plate too - later ones were wide and had an indicator in the second slit.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Yes. I was curious as to what year they were fitted with the locking stitch length lever. Maybe I should ask in one of the groups I belong to. Best wishes. Take care.
I have to thank you so much for this video! I found this exact model singer at a garage sale for $20. I spent eight dollars on oil and belts. And after watching this video, I have a brand new vintage sewing machine that works amazingly great video easy to follow easy to learn from and very relaxing with the music you picked, thank you thank you thank you!!!
You’re welcome. I hope you enjoy your machine for many years to come!
This was so informative but even more so is the fact that it was carefully done and very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for this! New sub 👍🤗👋
Thank you!
Your tutorial about the foot pedal was an eye opener. I always hated the useless hum and then the machine lurching into action too fast to manage. Thank you. I am going to try that 180 degree reversal on the handwheel washer as my machine needle does not disengage for bobbin winding. I will clean the tension mechanism too.
Video and info.= pure gold
If you’ve got an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner it’s great for cleaning small parts too. I was pleased to find it still works if you put them in liquid (alcohol in this case) in a little jar, and put that in the reservoir which has water in. So you don’t get your ultrasound machine all oily.
Dr Beckmans rescue wipes are great for polishing the shiny bits. Very convenient.
I have a video on using the ultrasonic cleaner
Thank you so much for this video - super helpful. I have acquired a Singer 99k with a handful of small paint blobs on the base plate. If you have any experience of removing paint spots successfully without damaging the lacquer please do let me know how you did it. Thank you! 😀
The safest way I know is to try to pick at it with your fingernail. I wouldn't use any abrasives or chemicals. Sewing machine oil may soften it up a little.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesignsthank you for your response. I appreciate that.
Can you make a one video for Bob bobincase how can fix please
I have an 1899 treadle, can you access one of those for care and attention please?
Birdy
I have a video coming soon on restoring a treadle
Hi, could I use machine oil to clean small parts instead of the alcohol?
Yes, but it would take much longer
Hi! I've just got to cleaning the belt guard/ bobbin winder thingy, you mentioned another video where this is talked about in more detail, do you have the link? X
It’s the two part Singer 15 restoration video
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thank you! X
How do you adjust the needle timing?
It varies from machine to machine but timing rarely goes out and should be adjusted as a last resort
I just acquired a 1953 99K and I am embarking on cleaning and getting it working better. Your video is very helpful. Thank you!
I also have a 1959 Spartan 192K. I'm having some issues with the needle engaging. I discovered that the belt, handwheel, and motor were not in the right position and tightened. It worked for a bit, but then I had the same problem again ... like it slipped. It's quite finicky. Do you have any suggestions or can you do a video on that? Any help is much appreciated.
I just saw how you you reattached the motor. I will give it another try.
Coping with the hinges to remount the machine. They stay up quite well if you put a larger rubber band over them, offer the machine onto them and then snip the rubber band off before completely lowering the machine into place.
That's how I usually do it - until I can't find a big enough rubber band!
Nice 1955 machine (I saw your serial number). (;
Great job! Wonder when they put on the stitch length lever that could be tightened to "dial in" a set stitch length? Genuinely curious.
as with everything Singer did, it would have been done over a long period of time!
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns I mean specifically with the 99K31. I see your '55 has no way of 'locking in' the stitch length but my '57 99K has the stitch length lever that you can twist to lock in the stitch length.
@@rich-f-in-tx6388 Ah I see what you mean - this has the narrow stitch length plate too - later ones were wide and had an indicator in the second slit.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Yes. I was curious as to what year they were fitted with the locking stitch length lever. Maybe I should ask in one of the groups I belong to. Best wishes. Take care.