Totally impressive. Interestingly, when you google the current machines they look astonishingly like this one! I wonder whether this wasn't a case of there's pretty much only one way to do this economically rationally on a commercial basis and whether it's this ancient Singer or a brand new one, that's it.
That's nice. Wish I could find one. I bought a Campbell harness stitcher at a yard sale. Had to weld one broken part. Glad to see you got it going without too much work.
World Class Job Dude. One of the underrated Machines ever. These old sewing machines have so much potential as long as they’re well looked after and used. Great vintage machines.
You may already know this trick, but when you have partially-delaminated veneer/wood layers (on corners and/or odd places) you can use a length of thread/string to drag/pull the wood-glue in between the layers before clamping. I’ve had pretty good luck/results from this method.
I just got a few machines like this and am in the process of making one fully functional machine and mounting it on a table. This type of machine has been on my wish list for a very long time! Excellent work bringing this one back to life!
Someone gave me a fur coat recently that was taken apart... wondered what kind of machine was used to sew those panels together. This makes sense now. Thanks!
Very cool. Love the old machines . Thank you for making this wonderful video. I picked up a small lot of old singers today from upholstery shop folding up. This video will be very helpful for me. BRAVO
Man I recently discovered your channel and really enjoying it so far. I'm an amateur machinist and just acquired my first sewing machine...a 1936 96k40 Singer.
I am glad you found the channel. Have fun with your new old machine. You can search my channel for lots of helpful sewing machine videos. Many of the basics apply to almost any sewing machine, even a 1936 Singer 96K40
Incredible work Alex, as always. I was wondering how did you get so knowledgable about this old machines. Sometimes i found it hard to find manuals for modern machines!
Very impressed with the phenomenol recovery and video production!!! Great work!!! What liquid did you use/pour into the box to loosen things up in the machine? Thanks :)
That's really interesting machine. Is there any issues with the evaporust, and later the powerwash, with water wicking into all the nooks and crannies, bearing surfaces, etc. Do you do anything after to get all the water out? I've used you diesel fuel (kerosene) in spray bottle method to clean before and tht works well but am always reluctant to use any water based solvents or rust removers on assembled parts.
I would have never thought of soaking in a vat to free it up or pressure washing after. That’s the problem with that 15-31 I rescued it was under water In a flood I got the mechanicals freed up but the base glue is shot and the panels came apart and the vernier peeled off . Should I just glue the panels back together and paint the top surface use it like that or have something glued to the top or just have a new base made up based on the existing top ?
I am sure you will make the right decision. I have seen folks go either way and to good effect. It kinda just depends on how far gone the old one is, Mine seemed pretty good still with just a few loose edges.
Well, whoever sold this machine sold it to the right person. :o) I was going to ask what it was you dunked it in at the beginning, but see that you've already answered that below. :o)
Are you sure that you are turning them the right direction? Are the needles correct? Are they installed correctly? Are you threading them in the correct direction. Any one of these things could cause the problem.
@@AlexanderDyer hard to remember how we got by before the internet. I know young people that don't feel the need to learn anything on their own, they just , If I ever need to know something , I'll go to UA-cam, Oh well, thank you for your input
It's always gratifying to see machines built before planned obsolescence was a thing restored to their full original function. Thank you.
The horizontal action is mesmerizing. What a fantastic piece of elegant early technology.
Totally impressive. Interestingly, when you google the current machines they look astonishingly like this one! I wonder whether this wasn't a case of there's pretty much only one way to do this economically rationally on a commercial basis and whether it's this ancient Singer or a brand new one, that's it.
That's nice. Wish I could find one. I bought a Campbell harness stitcher at a yard sale. Had to weld one broken part. Glad to see you got it going without too much work.
World Class Job Dude. One of the underrated Machines ever. These old sewing machines have so much potential as long as they’re well looked after and used. Great vintage machines.
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It’s great to see you bring this neglected machine back to life,
Can’t wait to see you making some projects with it.
You may already know this trick, but when you have partially-delaminated veneer/wood layers (on corners and/or odd places) you can use a length of thread/string to drag/pull the wood-glue in between the layers before clamping. I’ve had pretty good luck/results from this method.
I did NOT know that trick but now it seems so obvious and I have so much thread on hand. 😕 Thank you.
Very cool! I love how ingenious early machine tools can be.
My dad owned a fur manufacturing company in NYC. He had 3 fur machines made by Bonis Brothers. These were similar to the Singer that you have.
I watched several Bonis videos to educate myself on this Singer. You are right, they are practically the same.
Wonderful, produced, visual video. Never thought a fur machine could produce such great chainlooped stitches! Now what are you going to make!
Stay tuned! 👍
I just got a few machines like this and am in the process of making one fully functional machine and mounting it on a table. This type of machine has been on my wish list for a very long time! Excellent work bringing this one back to life!
Someone gave me a fur coat recently that was taken apart... wondered what kind of machine was used to sew those panels together. This makes sense now. Thanks!
Hi Alexander & Jason! Thanks!
Amazing, and no computers were used in the design and mechanics of these machines back in the day.
Podium!!
I've been on the lookout for one of these for a while. Cool that you found one.
And needle bearings on the presser wheel? I'm impressed, that's very well engineered.
Singer was top engineering and technology back in the day.
Love it. Can’t wait to get one myself. It’s on the must find list. Excellent job 👏🏼👏🏼
Loved every minute. Thanks for taking the time to add all the details. Great photography ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
hahah, I wasn't ready for the speedy intro.
Too speedy! 😂
Very cool. Love the old machines . Thank you for making this wonderful video. I picked up a small lot of old singers today from upholstery shop folding up. This video will be very helpful for me. BRAVO
Very cool!
That was very satisfying to watch. Impressive as usual. Wonderful old machine and table.
That machine throws down a nice stitch. Nice work.
What an incredible piece of machinery. WoW
Nicely done, ran into one of these the other day and was scratching my head for a bit trying to figure out what its purpose was for.
You are always amazing!
So remarkable to watch
Thanks. That's so cool. It's fascinating to watch. I'm glad you brought it back to life.
Man I recently discovered your channel and really enjoying it so far. I'm an amateur machinist and just acquired my first sewing machine...a 1936 96k40 Singer.
I am glad you found the channel. Have fun with your new old machine. You can search my channel for lots of helpful sewing machine videos. Many of the basics apply to almost any sewing machine, even a 1936 Singer 96K40
Thank you, that was most therapeutic watching this vid!
Desde Cali Colombia con amor soy seguidora de tu programa gracias por tu ayuda me gusta mucho las máquinas de coser industrial okey gracias
That was very satisfying. Great machine!! Always marvel at all of your videos.
Thank you for your videos
Incredible work Alex, as always. I was wondering how did you get so knowledgable about this old machines. Sometimes i found it hard to find manuals for modern machines!
Absolutely phenomenal!
What a fine video! Thank you for posting it!
Wow and wow what a good job and video 👏👏👏👍😄
Very impressed with the phenomenol recovery and video production!!! Great work!!! What liquid did you use/pour into the box to loosen things up in the machine? Thanks :)
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@@AlexanderDyer Thanks !
I love Evaporust.
Fabulous to watch
I had a Allbrooks , taken a part to remove top rust could not get the timing put back correctly so ended up selling,
That's really interesting machine. Is there any issues with the evaporust, and later the powerwash, with water wicking into all the nooks and crannies, bearing surfaces, etc. Do you do anything after to get all the water out? I've used you diesel fuel (kerosene) in spray bottle method to clean before and tht works well but am always reluctant to use any water based solvents or rust removers on assembled parts.
I would have never thought of soaking in a vat to free it up or pressure washing after. That’s the problem with that 15-31 I rescued it was under water In a flood I got the mechanicals freed up but the base glue is shot and the panels came apart and the vernier peeled off . Should I just glue the panels back together and paint the top surface use it like that or have something glued to the top or just have a new base made up based on the existing top ?
I am sure you will make the right decision. I have seen folks go either way and to good effect. It kinda just depends on how far gone the old one is, Mine seemed pretty good still with just a few loose edges.
That is a bad ass machine
Fur sewing machines have really gone up! How do you lock the stitch at the end so it won’t unravel?
Didn't the evaporust affect the paint? I've been told that it will.
The paint in this case was not effected. Your mileage may vary.
Well, whoever sold this machine sold it to the right person. :o) I was going to ask what it was you dunked it in at the beginning, but see that you've already answered that below. :o)
I was amazed first that I got it moving freely but then that it needed no adjustments. It just immediately started sewing. Wow. 😱
@@AlexanderDyer Unbelievable. That thing was made to LAST.
the best!!! I want ❤️
What cuts the thread when you yank it off? Is there a blade of some sort?
No blade. I just did that cause I saw others doing it. Not sure if scissors might be better.
That’s a lot of PB Blaster
Hi there, what is the solution you soaked the machine ?, I have 176/14 needing the same treatment.
I got some links in the description for you.
Inspiring!
Is that first sample you sewed fire hose
That was scrap from an old military cot. I have done a couple of projects with that material. Super stiff and heavy.
what's one of these worth in good shape?
Hey there, im absolutely struggling with all three of my machines not picking up the loop! Any idea?
Are you sure that you are turning them the right direction? Are the needles correct? Are they installed correctly? Are you threading them in the correct direction. Any one of these things could cause the problem.
amazing!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Please teach juki mo 352 wheel
how did you know how to thread this beast?
UA-cam 😆
@@AlexanderDyer hard to remember how we got by before the internet. I know young people that don't feel the need to learn anything on their own, they just , If I ever need to know something , I'll go to UA-cam, Oh well, thank you for your input
"A" for sewing.repair skills
"F" for landscaping... 😂
I knew you were a Seiko guy.
Oh yeah, poor man's Rolex. 😂
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