I have a Singer 347 that has a stripped out screw in the front cover plate, too. For smallish complex steel parts with lots of nooks and crannies, I blow dry them first as best I can, and then give them a shot of WD-40 to drive out any last vestiges of moisture. this prevents rusting until it get to working on them further.
You brave man! Next level is dunking the whole machine in a ultrasonic cleaner. Actually, some people do it. Others use a steamcleaner to get the gunk out.
If I had a large enough tank I'd be interested in the ultrasonic method. I'm sure there are several other methods that could work. I had a viewer tell me just "Sprays the H**L out of it with brake cleaner". I settled on the Krud Kutter wash method because it is a water-based earth-friendly cleaner. not expensive, requires no special equipment or volatile chemicals, and does a great job. I've never seen a video of using a large ultrasonic cleaner or steam on a sewing machine. Thanks for watching.
Thank you, Great video. I have this model, which I bought at a yard sale about 15 yrs ago. It worked, but sat all this time unused. Your video has given me the confidence to tackle cleaning it up. Also recently purchased a 128K, thrift store find. So I will be busy and I think I'm addicted now. Your videos are sooooo helpful.
I get the addiction part because it is so rewarding to restore these machines clean them up and get them working again they're certainly worth the effort I hope you enjoy the journey and thanks for watching my channel
I love watching all your (older) videos, especially since I was just given another 10 machines from a friend and you have done videos on several of them luckily… I hope you are ok and I wish you all good days not bad with your health at the moment, miss you! But… I don’t think I’ll ever be brave enough to bathe/shower these machines… I’ll stick to the good old wipe downs. Thank you for your help with motors… my current research kick
Thank you. 10 machines? Fantastic. They may keep you busy for awhile. Thanks for keeping them. Here is a playlist with a few of my motor videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKI8b1zmcVQqcKFHH_dbQLyr.html
@@andytubesewing1953 Nice to hear from you 🫶 And….haha, like I didn’t already have that playlist saved and been watching them on repeat! 😂 One of the machines is a Zundapp Elcona too!
That's very handy! I can't find a local seller. There is one sewing center about a 90-mile round trip away. He charges $1.50 per cushion but the gas is more than shipping. I met the owner of one of the ACE stores in my town and asked about carrying the cushions, tires, spool pins, etc but he says they would never sell enough of them to justify the hassle. Like everything else, the cost of cushions is ridiculous now.
Hi Andy, nice video.. And it's nice to hear your voice again.. Yes fixing vintage Singers is addicting.!! LOL, I now have 16 sewing machines,,, (14 Singers), and 2 other brands.. I love your videos, they are very helpful.. Take care..
Thank you Connie. Thanks for rescuing so many machines. I think my peak level was about 30 but I could have kept going if I had the room. Too much fun even though I've had to slow way way down. I still enjoy working on them. I appreciate the nice comment
A couple of moments there i held my breath! Trust the master, i told myself. And, lo and behold, I took a breath again! Great video! Best of health to you, Andy. You're in my prayers.
Thank you, Robin. Prayers are always appreciated. 🙏 When I decided to try this I promised myself to publish what happened, no matter what. When I went to test the motor afterward I tried to sound calm and confident, but for sure I was holding my breath, wearing my safety glasses, leaning way back, and had a fire extinguisher on the floor next to me.👀 Whew! So happy 😀it worked well. I'm cleaning covers and will be putting it all back together for adjusting/testing, but so far so good. A very nice model and a tough little motor. I appreciate you watching.
My son gave me a very nasty 328k as he wanted the cabinet as an end table. There are sunflower seed hulls inside, and I’m going to find out what else is in there. So glad I have your videos to watch before I go diving in!
Wow, sounds like you're up for a real challenge. Last time I found sunflower seed hulls in the machine. There was hairs from mice and they left other little surprises in there. Best of luck to you and thanks for trying to save that machine 🙏
I enjoyed watching the video…I think I can do a pretty good job cleaning the cords! Lol. I’ll leave the rest to the experts like you, Andy. 💕💃🏻 thank you for all your videos.
Well okay if you say so but don't sell yourself short I know you could do it but irregardless I enjoy your comments and I appreciate that you watch my channel
hello andy! you are a joy and a font of knowledge - I have this model of machine, passed down to me from my grandmother, and every time i need to do work on it i always check here on your channel (this video, and the one of the 'spartan' model are so informative!) thanks for all your help keeping my beloved machine up and running
Your comments are Thanksgiving gift to me today. Thank you so much! What a wonderful heirloom machine to have and with normal care and maintenance. You can easily pass it to another family member someday if you can there to give it away haha. Thanks again and thank you for watching my channel
Loved watching this video Andy! I would never, ever think of washing a motor! I swore blind I wouldn't buy any more machines but someone rang me earlier with two that they want rid of (hand cranks) and now I have seen this video I have the fix it bug again!
I understand it. That bug has bitten me so many times. You think I'd be immune but somehow I can't keep my hands off a vintage singer. I've never even seen a hand crank machine in person. You're so lucky! Maybe someday you'll post some videos of working on one. Thanks so much for watching my channel and for saving machines
@@andytubesewing1953 Round here (Wales UK) the hand cranks are the most common machines and I have several: Singer 28, Singer 27, Singer 99 (2 of them - they breed!) Singer 201, Jones Family CS (a treadle with the hand crank still attached so it can be used as either). I really shouldn't get any more, but........! I love my hand cranks: they can tackle anything!
@@kerry5586 I knew of a couple of those from other viewers but had no idea there were this many. I see them on eBay here and my wife told me her first machine (when she was 9 yo old) was a hand crank. With that many, you could do a whole series on YT just showing them off and giving us (those in the dark) a tour of the machine. Sorry, I've just come to enjoy making the videos before I got ill (600 of them) and I encourage others. Take care and thanks.
@@andytubesewing1953 Just remembered I also have the 185K hand crank as well! Not sewn on my 328k for a while so you have inspired me to set it up and use it again (so many machines to use!). Mine has the earlier face plate to yours and is a slightly different shape on the lid where the cams go. It is also a brown colour. I bought it for £5 fully seized when it was probably going to end up as landfill. Sadly I don't have the facilities for videoing, but I love watching your videos and being inspired by them.
@@kerry5586 oh see there. I never heard of it. 185k crank that's great. You do have quite a collection. Yes I saw the brown 328k and I was hoping to find one but the only one available for bidding was the green and that's okay. They both work the same
I've never seen a "Repossessed" sticker on an old machine before. There's a story there. Thanks, this is good stuff. I don't think I'll be cleaning machines in the shower anytime soon, but it's nice to know that's an option. I always learn something new from your videos.
Thank you! I appreciate the nice comment. Yes back when singer had stores they would sell their machines for a small down payment and monthly or even weekly payments in the early years when people quit paying they would send a man out to pick up the machine and repossess it. You don't see it too often anymore and that's why I left the sticker on there. There's a couple problems on the machine but they were minor and inside. I could tell from the condition and the where that the machine have barely been used even if the outside was pretty dirty
Hi there Maestro. I'm always looking for a 327k, 328k or 329k at flea markets but no luck to date. Another interesting model I'm obsessed with is model 226 made in Utsunomiya Japan a real beauty. Great to hear you, my best wishes and admiration Mister Andy. Greetings from Ags, you know it!
Greetings, my friend in Ags. I recently saw a 226 on an auction site here. I've had people ask about it before. It was not sold in the US as far as I can tell. I've never been able to find documents. I've had a couple of viewers ask about it, both found theirs in California. Apparently made in Japan and different versions that could use a treadle, handcrank, or external motor. www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/226u There is some info and videos available online when I searched. I don't know the availability of parts, etc. It looks amazing in pictures. You may like to keep in mind a 347/348. I'm trying to find one to revisit it. I've worked on 3 or 4 but in a hurry. I feel it was underappreciated and it is a much better everyday machine than most people realize. You're in a tough spot to find what you're looking for, I think. Know anyone in California? Nice hearing from you and regards to Mrs. Ags and family.
@@andytubesewing1953 Hi Andy. Thank you for the info. Honestly I feel proud and lucky when I find the machines I've been reading and know about thanx to the research on the web and amazing and interesting videos (like yours and your highly accurate explanation). My mind is obsessed with mechanisms amazingly well built and preserved through the years (Singer sewing Machines from certain period for instance). My father bought a 237M to my mom back in 1970 and she always took good care of it, we have it now. I've found four machines to date, a 600E, a 620, a 401A and a 404, each one under 25 dollars. Greetings from AGS, MX.
@@MR-ct8jl Oh, man. I knew about the 600E but not the others. Your father made a wonderful machine for your mom with the 237M. It has some amazing mechnical parts I've never seen on other Singer models. You surprised me with the news of a 401A & 404! The price you paid was so good. Just the used tension unit sells for that here. I'm very happy for your "collection"
Доброго дня вам , ледве дочекався вашого ролику в якому буде весь комплекс обслуговування машини , мало хто зараз знімає такі ролики. Машина має гарний вигляд наче з завода . Лишилось тільки змастити належним чином та налаштувати механічну частину . Дуже вам вдячний за вашу роботу та за те що ви ділитесь цією інформацією .🔥👍👍💛🩵
Oh great! I hope you get it and try the washing method. I was just running 347k that we washed a couple weeks ago and it sounds great I look at your weather every morning when I check other places cold and breezy this old man and the desert may be could not handle that 70 f degrees today here which is good for me. Hope you get that Jones machine
Andy, do you have any idea on how many amp draw that motor is and how the power compares to those p8 motors in the 404 and 503 machines? P.S. Another clear, concise video on how to clean another of Singers great machines. Thanks Andy.
I did not stop water from entering the connections or the lamp socket or light switch. All of that is copper, bronze of plastic. A quick wash and a long drying and no harm is done. I took the light switch off to inspect it, and the terminal for the cords. All dry with no damage. I've done an entire motor after soaking it in dirty water for 25 hours. (maybe you saw that video?) Washed it and dried it and it works great, so 5 minutes of water did not worry me. While washing the covers with dish soap I washed the motor belt with the KK and it is good. The key is to dry-dry-dry all the parts quickly after washing. Thanks for your question, and for watching my video.
Years ago I had spent a full day, 1,000 cotton buds, and a pint of alcohol cleaning and dirty 301A. I wanted something easier and quicker. I bought a broken 603 for $10 and tried the Krud Kutter. I've never looked back. Thanks for watching.
Hi! Thanks for sharing! This video is very helpful. I received a similar machine as a gift. I did a basic cleaning. I'm learning, so your deep cleaning method is too advanced for me. The motor had a lot of thread and black crud. What state are you? Do you have a video putting the machine back together? I'm having difficulty with the hand wheel. Thank you again!
I have dozens of videos for working on all the parts of machines like this. ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKKHFzTFVJrwVQT6hMfXxFHt.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi.html This video shows removing and replacing the handwheel. ua-cam.com/video/6H-SDwXLQDk/v-deo.html
I will search through your videos for a needle thread assembly. The machine has some stitch issues, and I think it is the spring in the needle thread tension. Thanks again
I have a Singer 347 that has a stripped out screw in the front cover plate, too. For smallish complex steel parts with lots of nooks and crannies, I blow dry them first as best I can, and then give them a shot of WD-40 to drive out any last vestiges of moisture. this prevents rusting until it get to working on them further.
That's a great idea, jo. I'm pending your comment to the top for others to see thanks for sharing that idea and for watching my channel
I thank you and bless you Mr Andy, for including my machine in your series.
I hope you'll find them useful. Thanks for the comment.
Chuckles❤❤❤ I have named one of machines Chuckles in honour of this video, thanks for the smiles Andy
Hehehe, i like it, and I feel honored. 😉
You brave man! Next level is dunking the whole machine in a ultrasonic cleaner.
Actually, some people do it. Others use a steamcleaner to get the gunk out.
If I had a large enough tank I'd be interested in the ultrasonic method. I'm sure there are several other methods that could work. I had a viewer tell me just "Sprays the H**L out of it with brake cleaner". I settled on the Krud Kutter wash method because it is a water-based earth-friendly cleaner. not expensive, requires no special equipment or volatile chemicals, and does a great job. I've never seen a video of using a large ultrasonic cleaner or steam on a sewing machine. Thanks for watching.
I could have bet that motor would run after a bath. I've yet to be disappointed with any Singer product. Fantastic work Andy!!
I have to agree! Even though I like the PA motors in the slant machines better, I have to say these open SNK motors are very tough.
Thank you, Great video. I have this model, which I bought at a yard sale about 15 yrs ago. It worked, but sat all this time unused. Your video has given me the confidence to tackle cleaning it up. Also recently purchased a 128K, thrift store find. So I will be busy and I think I'm addicted now. Your videos are sooooo helpful.
I get the addiction part because it is so rewarding to restore these machines clean them up and get them working again they're certainly worth the effort I hope you enjoy the journey and thanks for watching my channel
I love watching all your (older) videos, especially since I was just given another 10 machines from a friend and you have done videos on several of them luckily… I hope you are ok and I wish you all good days not bad with your health at the moment, miss you!
But… I don’t think I’ll ever be brave enough to bathe/shower these machines… I’ll stick to the good old wipe downs.
Thank you for your help with motors… my current research kick
Thank you. 10 machines? Fantastic. They may keep you busy for awhile. Thanks for keeping them. Here is a playlist with a few of my motor videos:
ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKI8b1zmcVQqcKFHH_dbQLyr.html
@@andytubesewing1953 Nice to hear from you 🫶 And….haha, like I didn’t already have that playlist saved and been watching them on repeat! 😂
One of the machines is a Zundapp Elcona too!
Success! Thank you for showing an alternate way of cleaning without a total dismantle. I wish you well and look forward to more videos. 😊
thanks for the nice comment and well wishes. I appreciate you watching my videos.
I got replacement bed cushions at the local ACE hardware store. Best of luck with your treatments.❤
That's very handy! I can't find a local seller. There is one sewing center about a 90-mile round trip away. He charges $1.50 per cushion but the gas is more than shipping. I met the owner of one of the ACE stores in my town and asked about carrying the cushions, tires, spool pins, etc but he says they would never sell enough of them to justify the hassle. Like everything else, the cost of cushions is ridiculous now.
Hi Andy, nice video.. And it's nice to hear your voice again.. Yes fixing vintage Singers is addicting.!! LOL, I now have 16 sewing machines,,, (14 Singers), and 2 other brands.. I love your videos, they are very helpful.. Take care..
Thank you Connie. Thanks for rescuing so many machines. I think my peak level was about 30 but I could have kept going if I had the room. Too much fun even though I've had to slow way way down. I still enjoy working on them. I appreciate the nice comment
A couple of moments there i held my breath! Trust the master, i told myself. And, lo and behold, I took a breath again! Great video! Best of health to you, Andy. You're in my prayers.
Thank you, Robin. Prayers are always appreciated. 🙏 When I decided to try this I promised myself to publish what happened, no matter what. When I went to test the motor afterward I tried to sound calm and confident, but for sure I was holding my breath, wearing my safety glasses, leaning way back, and had a fire extinguisher on the floor next to me.👀 Whew! So happy 😀it worked well. I'm cleaning covers and will be putting it all back together for adjusting/testing, but so far so good. A very nice model and a tough little motor. I appreciate you watching.
My son gave me a very nasty 328k as he wanted the cabinet as an end table. There are sunflower seed hulls inside, and I’m going to find out what else is in there. So glad I have your videos to watch before I go diving in!
Wow, sounds like you're up for a real challenge. Last time I found sunflower seed hulls in the machine. There was hairs from mice and they left other little surprises in there. Best of luck to you and thanks for trying to save that machine 🙏
I enjoyed watching the video…I think I can do a pretty good job cleaning the cords! Lol. I’ll leave the rest to the experts like you, Andy. 💕💃🏻 thank you for all your videos.
Well okay if you say so but don't sell yourself short I know you could do it but irregardless I enjoy your comments and I appreciate that you watch my channel
hello andy! you are a joy and a font of knowledge - I have this model of machine, passed down to me from my grandmother, and every time i need to do work on it i always check here on your channel (this video, and the one of the 'spartan' model are so informative!) thanks for all your help keeping my beloved machine up and running
Your comments are Thanksgiving gift to me today. Thank you so much! What a wonderful heirloom machine to have and with normal care and maintenance. You can easily pass it to another family member someday if you can there to give it away haha. Thanks again and thank you for watching my channel
Loved watching this video Andy! I would never, ever think of washing a motor! I swore blind I wouldn't buy any more machines but someone rang me earlier with two that they want rid of (hand cranks) and now I have seen this video I have the fix it bug again!
I understand it. That bug has bitten me so many times. You think I'd be immune but somehow I can't keep my hands off a vintage singer. I've never even seen a hand crank machine in person. You're so lucky! Maybe someday you'll post some videos of working on one. Thanks so much for watching my channel and for saving machines
@@andytubesewing1953 Round here (Wales UK) the hand cranks are the most common machines and I have several: Singer 28, Singer 27, Singer 99 (2 of them - they breed!) Singer 201, Jones Family CS (a treadle with the hand crank still attached so it can be used as either). I really shouldn't get any more, but........! I love my hand cranks: they can tackle anything!
@@kerry5586 I knew of a couple of those from other viewers but had no idea there were this many. I see them on eBay here and my wife told me her first machine (when she was 9 yo old) was a hand crank. With that many, you could do a whole series on YT just showing them off and giving us (those in the dark) a tour of the machine. Sorry, I've just come to enjoy making the videos before I got ill (600 of them) and I encourage others. Take care and thanks.
@@andytubesewing1953 Just remembered I also have the 185K hand crank as well! Not sewn on my 328k for a while so you have inspired me to set it up and use it again (so many machines to use!). Mine has the earlier face plate to yours and is a slightly different shape on the lid where the cams go. It is also a brown colour. I bought it for £5 fully seized when it was probably going to end up as landfill. Sadly I don't have the facilities for videoing, but I love watching your videos and being inspired by them.
@@kerry5586 oh see there. I never heard of it. 185k crank that's great. You do have quite a collection. Yes I saw the brown 328k and I was hoping to find one but the only one available for bidding was the green and that's okay. They both work the same
My “Chuckles” machine is a 328 and she loved her bath
She's very happy I bet!
nice one Andy. i will try it on a broken singer. best health Trevor
Looks like a rainy Wednesday ahead for you. Maybe just set it outside? Only joking my friend. Thanks for watching.
Saludos Andy... te veo después de mucho tiempo... Un fuerte abrazo a la distancia...de lima Perú
Me alegra que vuelvas a visitar mi canal. Esperando que todo esté bien contigo y tus seres queridos. Cuidarse, and Happy Easter!
I've never seen a "Repossessed" sticker on an old machine before. There's a story there.
Thanks, this is good stuff. I don't think I'll be cleaning machines in the shower anytime soon, but it's nice to know that's an option. I always learn something new from your videos.
Thank you! I appreciate the nice comment. Yes back when singer had stores they would sell their machines for a small down payment and monthly or even weekly payments in the early years when people quit paying they would send a man out to pick up the machine and repossess it. You don't see it too often anymore and that's why I left the sticker on there. There's a couple problems on the machine but they were minor and inside. I could tell from the condition and the where that the machine have barely been used even if the outside was pretty dirty
Hi there Maestro. I'm always looking for a 327k, 328k or 329k at flea markets but no luck to date. Another interesting model I'm obsessed with is model 226 made in Utsunomiya Japan a real beauty.
Great to hear you, my best wishes and admiration Mister Andy. Greetings from Ags, you know it!
Greetings, my friend in Ags. I recently saw a 226 on an auction site here. I've had people ask about it before. It was not sold in the US as far as I can tell. I've never been able to find documents. I've had a couple of viewers ask about it, both found theirs in California. Apparently made in Japan and different versions that could use a treadle, handcrank, or external motor. www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/226u There is some info and videos available online when I searched. I don't know the availability of parts, etc. It looks amazing in pictures. You may like to keep in mind a 347/348. I'm trying to find one to revisit it. I've worked on 3 or 4 but in a hurry. I feel it was underappreciated and it is a much better everyday machine than most people realize.
You're in a tough spot to find what you're looking for, I think. Know anyone in California? Nice hearing from you and regards to Mrs. Ags and family.
@@andytubesewing1953 Hi Andy. Thank you for the info. Honestly I feel proud and lucky when I find the machines I've been reading and know about thanx to the research on the web and amazing and interesting videos (like yours and your highly accurate explanation). My mind is obsessed with mechanisms amazingly well built and preserved through the years (Singer sewing Machines from certain period for instance). My father bought a 237M to my mom back in 1970 and she always took good care of it, we have it now. I've found four machines to date, a 600E, a 620, a 401A and a 404, each one under 25 dollars.
Greetings from AGS, MX.
@@MR-ct8jl Oh, man. I knew about the 600E but not the others. Your father made a wonderful machine for your mom with the 237M. It has some amazing mechnical parts I've never seen on other Singer models. You surprised me with the news of a 401A & 404! The price you paid was so good. Just the used tension unit sells for that here. I'm very happy for your "collection"
Доброго дня вам , ледве дочекався вашого ролику в якому буде весь комплекс обслуговування машини , мало хто зараз знімає такі ролики.
Машина має гарний вигляд наче з завода . Лишилось тільки змастити належним чином та налаштувати механічну частину .
Дуже вам вдячний за вашу роботу та за те що ви ділитесь цією інформацією .🔥👍👍💛🩵
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That was fun!
It was for me! Thanks for watching and take care.
...and you as well, Sir!@@andytubesewing1953
hi Andy, putting a bid on a jones machine if i get it at a very good price i will have ago at your washing video. good health Trevor ( its raining )
Oh great! I hope you get it and try the washing method. I was just running 347k that we washed a couple weeks ago and it sounds great I look at your weather every morning when I check other places cold and breezy this old man and the desert may be could not handle that 70 f degrees today here which is good for me. Hope you get that Jones machine
Andy, do you have any idea on how many amp draw that motor is and how the power compares to those p8 motors in the 404 and 503 machines? P.S. Another clear, concise video on how to clean another of Singers great machines. Thanks Andy.
The number that comes to mind is 0.67 AMP, but I don't know if that is correct, sorry.
The motor on the 401A, 403A, and 404 is 0.7 AMP
Andy, one thing I'm unclear about is how you stopped water from getting into the electrical connectors. Did you tape off the connections?
I did not stop water from entering the connections or the lamp socket or light switch. All of that is copper, bronze of plastic. A quick wash and a long drying and no harm is done. I took the light switch off to inspect it, and the terminal for the cords. All dry with no damage. I've done an entire motor after soaking it in dirty water for 25 hours. (maybe you saw that video?) Washed it and dried it and it works great, so 5 minutes of water did not worry me. While washing the covers with dish soap I washed the motor belt with the KK and it is good. The key is to dry-dry-dry all the parts quickly after washing. Thanks for your question, and for watching my video.
It never occurred to me that one could wash a machine.
Years ago I had spent a full day, 1,000 cotton buds, and a pint of alcohol cleaning and dirty 301A. I wanted something easier and quicker. I bought a broken 603 for $10 and tried the Krud Kutter. I've never looked back. Thanks for watching.
Hi! Thanks for sharing! This video is very helpful. I received a similar machine as a gift. I did a basic cleaning. I'm learning, so your deep cleaning method is too advanced for me.
The motor had a lot of thread and black crud.
What state are you?
Do you have a video putting the machine back together?
I'm having difficulty with the hand wheel.
Thank you again!
I have dozens of videos for working on all the parts of machines like this. ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKKHFzTFVJrwVQT6hMfXxFHt.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi.html This video shows removing and replacing the handwheel. ua-cam.com/video/6H-SDwXLQDk/v-deo.html
@andytubesewing1953 thank you!
I will search through your videos for a needle thread assembly. The machine has some stitch issues, and I think it is the spring in the needle thread tension. Thanks again
@@cocasio7190 Surely. If you have a different model number/type than in my videos let me know and maybe I have info for it. Good luck.
@@cocasio7190 oh that's interesting okay there should be something there if you can't find it let me know thank you