@@preacherman9018 it spiffed up really well. Some are harder to redeem than others This one was not terribly neglected, at least not for a hundred or so years. 😎👍🏼.
I sometimes regret giving the one I inherited from my mom away, but I never used it (having a 201-2), and I wanted this beautiful machine in the hands of someone who would use and appreciate her.
@@Bevaboo i understand that sentiment. I have customers who have me recondition their “special”machines, so they can gift them to a caring person as you did. It’s not unusual, and kind of awesome, to be that generous.
A true museum piece. Gorgeous machine. Personally, I prefer the class 66 bobbin to anything else. I'm sure that baby is worth a pretty penny. Beautiful decals. Most definitely NOT a doorstop or anchor!
@@ronalddevine9587 the ability to replace the motor with one bolt is an awesome concept. It makes for a rock solid dependable platform that can run on a generator or even solar powered. If you’re looking for something as reliable as a ball peened hammer, that’s your solution.
I have one from 1917 and it sews great. The decals on the bed are badly worn but the rest of them are pretty good. I'm still debating whether to give it a new finish or just enjoy the 107-year-old patina. I gave it a hand crank and will put it on display just for kicks. What you show here is something special.
@@engelbob8402 I vote to leave it like it is. Its condition tells its story of hard use and survival. It’s like grey hair and wrinkles on an old warrior, they illustrate its character. In the meanwhile, you can look for one like this to place beside it and admire the contrast.
I’ve had a few 66’s and still have three. As your video points out, they need a table, box or base to sit level without rocking. Since I like to grab a machine off the shelf, I made small bases for the two that are not in a cabinet. Nice machines supported by Singer’s massive marketing and parts network. Instead of backstitch, I just turn the stitch dial down to 16 spi, which seems to hold the thread just as well. Thanks for posting!
A Singer 66 is the first machine I liked using. It was a living room decoration for years until I tried to oil it and see what happened. I've put several miles of seams on it since.
@@soneil7745 they’ve been under appreciated for a while, but their popularity is on the rise. Nothing fancy, they just work well. That’s all most folks want really. 👍😎
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 You did that machine PROUD! I knew how to polish it up, I knew I had learned it a few years back, but could not remember. Sewing machine oil! That was it! Thank you for jogging my brain ... as a matter of fact, my Red Eye is in a treadle machine table, too! Not in good shape, but it is worth keeping until I find that person who would LOVE to work on my machine. LOL
This is one I don't have yet! I'm looking for a REALLY clean Redeye, so one will turn up eventually. ALSO: Chrome wasn't in real wide use until about 1925. Shiny metal before then is almost always nickel. Good news is, nickel is DEAD easy to deplate and replate. Literally, plug a wall charger in and suspend your part in a plastic tank full of solution.
@@theprojectproject01 you are correct. I throw around terms like chrome and nickel plating almost interchangeably, because my gist is not about historical accuracy of processes, but just getting my point across to people who couldn’t care less what year the processes began. In the future I will use accurate phrases like “shiny stuff” and “highly reflective materials”. I’m glad to know that there are highly knowledgeable folks out there keeping me in line and not allowing the rampant and careless postulating of incorrect information.
Hey Randy, I have a question regarding a Viking/Husqvarna 6020. Have you got a video on one you have serviced on your channel? I tried to look but don't seem to see one. Opinion of this machine? My sister found one that has been sitting in a cupboard for maybe 20 + years.
@@robinishmael7980 i don’t have any reviews or videos of servicing that particular viking machine. Whenever a customer asks me about servicing a Viking, i always ask for the model number. If they say 6020, i tell them that i don’t even take those in for service. They are all at the end of their useful service life. They are laden with fragile plastic parts in key areas that are prone to breakage as a result of age deterioration. There are repair shops that will take your money and service them, then give you the bad news after the machine has a failure. Yours might even work for a little while. When it eventually fails, the 6020’s are very heavy and make excellent Boat anchor/doorstops. 😎👍🏼
@@glorey7673 i have done a video on that one or one close to it. There are similar machines that may be a digit or two different, but they are basically the same machine. Just look for the side load 15 class bobbin and it will be very similar.
@@ashleydoran1332 its a pretty good little machine, especially for a beginner or traveler. Its positives are that it’s a front load, 15 class bobbin setup, with chrome plated steel hook and bobbin case. Its negatives are not that many, only that it’s for light to medium sewing, and it does have a plastic component here and there. If you keep it serviced, and don’t try to hem jeans with it, it will give you years of service.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 thank you so much. I was comparing it to an old Singer Scholastic that my Grandma has. Do you have a preference between the two?
@@ashleydoran1332 I’m not a fan of the Singer Scholastic. The Kenmore you referenced is much better. Singer made the best machine in the world, and the worst machine in the world. The Scholastic is not even close to being the best. I am trying to be kind, but you get my meaning i guess.
@@ashleydoran1332 my channel has 447 videos. Almost half of them are about steering folks towards the machines I recommend, and away from the ones i don’t.
That looks like a museum piece. Great job restoring this piece of history and art.
@@preacherman9018 it spiffed up really well.
Some are harder to redeem than others
This one was not terribly neglected, at least not for a hundred or so years. 😎👍🏼.
That is one Extra Fancy Schmancy machine!! That owner is gonna love you forever. You get all the ladies…haha Nice work!
@@MRrwmac its my job to make the machines look as good, and sew as well as i possibly can. (Within budget)
It sure beats working LOL.
I sometimes regret giving the one I inherited from my mom away, but I never used it (having a 201-2), and I wanted this beautiful machine in the hands of someone who would use and appreciate her.
@@Bevaboo i understand that sentiment.
I have customers who have me recondition their “special”machines, so they can gift them to a caring person as you did.
It’s not unusual, and kind of awesome, to be that generous.
I'll put this one on my list.
I picked up a motorized Ruby from the 1930's recently.
Collection Count is 46 machines😊
@@robotbuster1487 👍😎
A true museum piece. Gorgeous machine. Personally, I prefer the class 66 bobbin to anything else. I'm sure that baby is worth a pretty penny. Beautiful decals. Most definitely NOT a doorstop or anchor!
@@ronalddevine9587 true words for sure.
They will always sew beautifully and their history is unmatched.
These are very popular with the collectors.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954
I have one that was converted to electric, but not as beautiful as that one.
@@ronalddevine9587 the ability to replace the motor with one bolt is an awesome concept.
It makes for a rock solid dependable platform that can run on a generator or even solar powered.
If you’re looking for something as reliable as a ball peened hammer, that’s your solution.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954
AMEN, BROTHER
I have one from 1917 and it sews great. The decals on the bed are badly worn but the rest of them are pretty good. I'm still debating whether to give it a new finish or just enjoy the 107-year-old patina. I gave it a hand crank and will put it on display just for kicks. What you show here is something special.
@@engelbob8402 I vote to leave it like it is. Its condition tells its story of hard use and survival. It’s like grey hair and wrinkles on an old warrior, they illustrate its character.
In the meanwhile, you can look for one like this to place beside it and admire the contrast.
I’ve had a few 66’s and still have three. As your video points out, they need a table, box or base to sit level without rocking. Since I like to grab a machine off the shelf, I made small bases for the two that are not in a cabinet. Nice machines supported by Singer’s massive marketing and parts network. Instead of backstitch, I just turn the stitch dial down to 16 spi, which seems to hold the thread just as well. Thanks for posting!
@@6thmichcav262 thanks for that. These machines really have a fan club. 👍😎
A Singer 66 is the first machine I liked using. It was a living room decoration for years until I tried to oil it and see what happened. I've put several miles of seams on it since.
@@soneil7745 they’ve been under appreciated for a while, but their popularity is on the rise.
Nothing fancy, they just work well. That’s all most folks want really. 👍😎
I actually own one of these! Great job you did! Now I have a better idea of how to care for it.
@@maryseaman312 they look sharp when they’re all shined up.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 You did that machine PROUD! I knew how to polish it up, I knew I had learned it a few years back, but could not remember. Sewing machine oil! That was it! Thank you for jogging my brain ... as a matter of fact, my Red Eye is in a treadle machine table, too! Not in good shape, but it is worth keeping until I find that person who would LOVE to work on my machine. LOL
This is one I don't have yet! I'm looking for a REALLY clean Redeye, so one will turn up eventually.
ALSO: Chrome wasn't in real wide use until about 1925. Shiny metal before then is almost always nickel. Good news is, nickel is DEAD easy to deplate and replate. Literally, plug a wall charger in and suspend your part in a plastic tank full of solution.
@@theprojectproject01 you are correct.
I throw around terms like chrome and nickel plating almost interchangeably, because my gist is not about historical accuracy of processes, but just getting my point across to people who couldn’t care less what year the processes began.
In the future I will use accurate phrases like “shiny stuff” and “highly reflective materials”.
I’m glad to know that there are highly knowledgeable folks out there keeping me in line and not allowing the rampant and careless postulating of incorrect information.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Throw a "Shinium" in there once in a while just to keep us honest
@@theprojectproject01 I like it. Shinium. 👍😎
Hey Randy, I have a question regarding a Viking/Husqvarna 6020. Have you got a video on one you have serviced on your channel? I tried to look but don't seem to see one. Opinion of this machine? My sister found one that has been sitting in a cupboard for maybe 20 + years.
@@robinishmael7980 i don’t have any reviews or videos of servicing that particular viking machine.
Whenever a customer asks me about servicing a Viking, i always ask for the model number.
If they say 6020, i tell them that i don’t even take those in for service.
They are all at the end of their useful service life.
They are laden with fragile plastic parts in key areas that are prone to breakage as a result of age deterioration.
There are repair shops that will take your money and service them, then give you the bad news after the machine has a failure.
Yours might even work for a little while.
When it eventually fails, the 6020’s are very heavy and make excellent
Boat anchor/doorstops. 😎👍🏼
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thanks for your opinion! Good information!
Help I was given a Kenmore model 158.320 have you done any video about this one? I can not find one anywhere
@@glorey7673 i have done a video on that one or one close to it.
There are similar machines that may be a digit or two different, but they are basically the same machine.
Just look for the side load 15 class bobbin and it will be very similar.
Hi Randy, what are your thoughts on the Kenmore 385 15510200 sewing machine? I’m a beginner and enjoying your videos
@@ashleydoran1332 its a pretty good little machine, especially for a beginner or traveler.
Its positives are that it’s a front load, 15 class bobbin setup, with chrome plated steel hook and bobbin case.
Its negatives are not that many, only that it’s for light to medium sewing, and it does have a plastic component here and there.
If you keep it serviced, and don’t try to hem jeans with it, it will give you years of service.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 thank you so much. I was comparing it to an old Singer Scholastic that my Grandma has. Do you have a preference between the two?
Or a new machine? I’m open to your suggestions. You are very helpful
@@ashleydoran1332 I’m not a fan of the Singer Scholastic.
The Kenmore you referenced is much better.
Singer made the best machine in the world, and the worst machine in the world.
The Scholastic is not even close to being the best.
I am trying to be kind, but you get my meaning i guess.
@@ashleydoran1332 my channel has 447 videos.
Almost half of them are about steering folks towards the machines I recommend, and away from the ones i don’t.