Meet TITUS, a Singer Slant Needle 404 - This One's for Me!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- View a Heavy Duty Singer Model 404 Slant Needle Sewing Machine.
Restored and sews as good as it looks. I named him TITUS, and I'm keeping this one.
LED LIGHT: singer-feather...
BED CUSHION (RUBBER FEET): singer-feather...
FOOT CONTROLLER CUSHIONS: singer-feather...
TRI-FLOW OIL: www.triflowlub...
TRI-FLOW GREASE: www.triflowlub...
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Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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When I entered my first classroom in 1982, I was appalled to find 15 404s (plus a few Elnas and Singer zig-zags. They were wonderful workhorses for my junior high students. I foolishly replaced them with plastic wonders😢. My final teaching years in a different state included an after school sewing program and found two 404s which my students quickly realized were the best machines.
What a wonderful find, Andy! Pure sewing pleasure!
Thanks for sharing. I feel very lucky to have found such a sweet 404 and from the minute I unpacked it I knew it was the one ( out of many, many I restored) that I would keep. I read once that SInger sold thousands of the 404 model in the early 60s to high schools all around the US for sewing and Home Ec classes. I sold one years ago to a young man who said he learned to sew on a 404 in school in Wyoming in a manditory class and he wanted one for sewing his camping gear carry bags, etc. Thanks for watching my channel.
The last great straight stitch machine ever made. Bless you, Andy.
Yes! Thanks for watching, Ronald, 🙏and take care.
This is the machine on which I learned to sew! I was 8 years old and bugged my mom relentlessly until she taught me. I love this machine.❤ thank you.
You are so welcome! I love the story. I'm glad you were so tenacious , Melissa! Thanks for watching.
Hi Andy,I watched you sew and lost count of how many layers went thru?This is amazing.Thank you for the video.
I'm pretty sure it was 11 layers. Impressive isn't it. It's a strong machine. Thank you so much for watching
What a sturdy workhorse! Titus looks like he just left the assembly line.
I'm lucky to have found on in such nice condition. Thanks for watching.
Just wanted to say "Hi!" on a nice summer day! 😀
You too! Enjoy the last of the summer and thanks for stopping by.
WOW. Loved this video Andy.. Besides the wonderful job you did restoring this machine, you do great video editing as well. Glad to see you are still at it Thanks for this. Stay well.
Many thanks! It takes me a lot longer now, but I still enjoy it so much. I can't quit, haha.
@@andytubesewing1953 Never quit. lol
@@sewterie Words to live by! 👍
Very nice machine Andrew! ❤
Loved the background music.
I appreciate you watching. Thanks for commenting, and come back anytime.
Impressive power. Thanks for another great video. Loved the Gregorian chant background music...
Thanks for watching (and listening) It is powerful for sure. Here is the music, just Google it: Gregorian Chant by Kevin MacLeod
I’d say as “heavy duty” as you can get in a domestic machine! And mint condition……I’d keep it for myself too 😊
Totally agree! I've restored many 404 in the past, but this may be my last one, so I am definately keeping it. Thanks fo much for watching.
@@madvelila I kept a 329K model and I've been offered a 328K. I did a 327K but messed up reinstalling the take-up and that put me off of the model. I've reconciled with it and want to finish the other siblings in the metal trio of 327K, 328K, and 329K. It takes me a long time now and I don't record all the steps of restoration. I've been asked for a long time to do a 329K but I think it's only going to be a tour of the machine with needle threading and bobbin winding. Thanks for asking.
Wow!!
That is definitely heavy duty!!!
For sure. Very nice to have for the heavy sewing, although it can sew fine materials, too. Thanks for watching.
Hi Andy! Beautiful machine. I have one that is locked up…saw a link to your restoration series at the end of the video. Gonna use the videos to work on ours and try to get her moving again. Hope you’re feeling well and so glad to see a new post!!!❤
Thank you, Jodie. That series covers everything, but if you just want to get it moving you might try this lubrication video:
ua-cam.com/video/raYAkJ0-jic/v-deo.html Putting fresh oil, especially on the main bushings for the shafts, and heating the parts with a hair dryer will usually get you going. There could be a jammed-up bobbin case, but I've found most of the time it is dried up, hard oil in the shaft bearings. I just put the regular Singer oil in the oil ports and heat the shaft bushings, or let it sit overnight. The new oil can soften the old and once it starts moving a little and you get a full handwheel rotation, it really breaks free. It's a great machine and worth the effort. Thanks for watching, and good luck.
Thanks Andy well worth watching, hope you are doing ok. best regards Trevor
Thanks 👍
I've been looking for a decent one of these. Sweet.
You'll find one. This one popped-up on Shopgoodwill.com and no one else bid on it so I bid the minimum $16. I was so pleased with the overall condidtion. I just worked on it when I was up to it, so it took about a month, but I'm lucky to have it. Thanks for watching, Donna.
Oh man I gotta get some more to work on. I only have 14. It's the fever.
Oh, 14 is a great start, haha. I peaked at about 30 but only have about 5 or 6 now.
Thanks for watching.
I much prefer these older machines to anything on the market today. And the price is more realistic too. Thanks for sharing the love of these machines!
Happy to see you still stop by, and totally agree.
Have recently fixed an Singer 632G =g for germany made form 1954 , find on the dump same horrisontal bobine, will be my favorit machine to use, did same jeans test and nothing stop that machine it also did zig zac in 6 layers without problem. Old machines are no price at all in Sweden.
Thanks for watching. I thought the 632G was from the mid-60s? The advanced German version of the US made 631, with a few more features. I've never see the 632G here in the States and always wondered if it still had steel gears.
@@andytubesewing1953 I thought also it was a 60th but Pb in serial say 1954 632 has no extra cams so only straight and zigzag mine is the babyblue version. I find also same day a 15k88 electric 1947 that also work good. Saw one 632 on sale her from action shop fixed price 450 same as 40 us so prices are low. Husqvarna is the most common here was produce in Husqvarna city 70 km from my place.
@@VolvoLaplanderCamper I saw your version on Google Images. I have viewers who certainly love their 15K-88, a wonderful model. I'm glad you can find such good prices; lucky you! I'm somewhat familiar with Husqvarna machines and was able to test sew on one years ago. It was a beautiful, well-made machine. You're almost in VSM heaven there where you are, hehe. Thanks for the dating update. Our 631 was made around 1965 so I figured the same for your 632G. I'm surprised it was made a decade earlier. The Germain models were always different in some ways. Your 632G is based on the 431/531 models I think.
www.singer.com/search/support?title=431 So happy you have one.
@@andytubesewing1953 I grown up with hqv 2000 models=(vikings?) as all children here in 60 to 70th have to learn use in school from age 7-13 as a mandatory school subjekt. I have one 2000 and also an earlyer Automatic. 2000 are good machine but they have often aged problem with broken bakelit cam and that cam are expensive.
@@VolvoLaplanderCamper Yes, the bakelite then nylon plastic cams and gears have always been problematic, haven't they? That is one reason the machines with steel gears are so appealing to me. I have a cousin who sold Viking brand machines for about 20 years and they were quite expensive compared to other brands at the time, but built strongly. I read once that folks were using 3D printers to replace the broken bakelite cams. We also had "Home Economics CLasses" in the US but it depended on the School District if boys were allowed to participate. The schools here in Arizona only allow girls to take the classes. We had to take "Combined Shop" courses instead.
The 404 is my favorite machine of all.
We are on the same page with that, Kathy. My all-time favorite singer. Thanks for watching my channel. I appreciate your comment
I have both 404 made in Elizabeth Port and 401A from Anderson, both beautiful machines.
Always my respect and admiration Andy. Un abrazo.
Two of the best ever made. You have good taste, my friend. Aprecio que veas mi canal y disfruto tus comentarios. Gracias.
Hi Andy. I love my Singer 404. It’s a real work horse. Thanks for this video. It was a good demonstration. Interesting info about the Anderson factory.
Glad you enjoyed it. I wish I could have seen some of those factories when they were in full use. Thanks for the pleasant comment and take care.
I want one so bad!!! But of course I don't need it. I don't need it, I don't need it...
Haha. That never worked for me, but good luck. Thanks for watching 🙏
Yes you do …
Andy, she is beautiful. 😊
😊 thank you
Oh Andy - that was such great fun to watch. I thought "Well, surely he's going to stop there, there's hardly any room left under that foot now for any more layers to even fit!". And then you folded it again and, by golly, you got it all under the foot and - with a little introduction to what was expected of him - Titus dug in his heels and was off galloping. It was a lovely way to start of my Monday evening here in New Zealand. (It's been a rainy, Spring day and now it's a rainy evening, perfect conditions for a bit of knitting and watching a fun little video or two - but doubly-so when there's one from you.)
Greetings, Megan. I'm always amazed at what a 404 can sew. I have done leather, aluminum cans, and thin balsa wood. ballistic nylon for military sear covers, etc. Just a strong little workhorse, but can sew thin lace, etc. too. It's been so hot and dry here in Arizona that a rainy day sounds like heaven to me. Just the thought of it felt like a breeze came through the room. Best to Clark, and take care.
So glad to see a new video from you. Your videos are always informative, interesting, and so creatively done. In your series about the Singer 466, you mentioned that your wife found that 466 for you for $14.01 on a Goodwill auction site. Well, since then, I’ve been looking at GoodwillFinds and ShopGoodwill, just for fun, as I DO NOT need any more sewing machines. I believe I remember seeing a 404 for sale and the final bidder getting it for $16.00. If my memory is intact, I was amazed, and I’m so glad it may have been you and Titus. From those two sites I like to bookmark some of the Singer Slant Machines I see for auction or sale and then after an auction or sale has ended, I can see how much it went for on my bookmarked site, just for fun.
That must have been me b/c I don't remeber seeing such a low sold price on a 404 before. I track listings and sales sometimes too, the compare to eBay prices. Some real bargains can be founs on GW but my problem was half the time the machine was damage due to poor packing. Titus was packed extreamly well and the materials may have cost more the the $16 I paid to be honest. I have been surprised lately the low prices on the 99K models! Thanks for the comment, and say hi to Betty Ann please.
Wow, need this for sewing my denim quilts!
Yes, you do. I stripped the gears of a modern machine piecing a denim quilt. A machine like this would be perfect.
I enjoyed watching the video, oh and the music was perfect. Still happy with my new belt on my 327K
Thank you. Don' tell, but I won a 328K at auction and will be ordering a belt, haha. Nice to know it's still a good belt. Happy sewing.
Nice one Andy definably a keeper
Thank you! 🙏 I appreciate you watching
Thanks for taking on another 404! The case/lid looks to be in excellent condition. Mine arrived off the eBay kind of smashed. Will you be doing anything with the case? I’d like to see what options Singer offered in this case. I had no idea there was a metal flip down cradle for the accessories! This is going to be a great ride. Thanks again, Andy.
Thanks for watching. In an effort to keep the slideshow short, I did not show much of the case. It was grimy for being stored in a garage but cleaned up nicely. It needed the vinyl cover recemented all along the bottom, one wood stop block reattached and the spring for the attachment box holder was broken ( that's what scratched the tip of the nose cover) The last servicing person loaded all the gears with some gooey black grease. I replaced the bulb with an LED, the machine bed cushions, and the foot controller cushions. This is the last you'll see of Titus. It took me a month just to do that work between chemo treatments and testing, just working a little at a time. I feel lucky to have found the machine and having been able to restore it.
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Pristine! 404’s are truly the workhorse of the 400 series. When I have something thick to sew like the denim you were sewing - I love that I can also drop the feed dogs easily to help get it under the presser foot. Works when you have some snaggy quilt batting on the underside too. Thanks for sharing with us!
Sure agree with you; the Heavy Duty sibling to the 401A/403A models. Thanks for watching.
My first thought: What a beautiful machine! 😄
My exact thought the day it arrived. Like opening a treasure box when I unpacked it. Thanks for watching.
Oh my, I know I wasn’t supposed to laugh, but you had me at “This one’s for Me!” I did my best to show proper respect for the rest of the video. I will have to say it causes me to wonder what that machine won’t sew! What a lucky machine to be found by you; it’s a beauty!
It's always acceptable to laugh at me and my videos... I do it a lot myself, haha.
I guess Titus & me both feel lucky, hehe.
Wow Andy! I just added a 403 to my line up, a 404 might have to be the next one! I love the sound of the 400 series! They all sound like workhorses to me! I love your videos, they are very helpful!
Thanks for watching. You'd enjoy the 404. Same motor, heavier bushings, and no camstack to push around. All that power right to the needle. Since most people are not interested in a straight stitch only model, you can still find 404s fairly cheap. I won this at auction for $16. My lucky day
This is my next machine to look for to add to my collection. Currently have a Singer 301, Singer 503A, and Bernina 730 Record. Thank you for the great videos
Good choice! You'll enjoy seeing and using the differences between your 301 & 404. Although my wife prefers her 301A (prefers how nice the stitch looks) I like the 404 front drop in bobbin system and raisable needle plate. Thanks for watching. BTW< I won Titus on a Goodwill Aution for $16 w/ $17 shipping. So lucky for me that most do not know what a great machine the 404 is. Thanks for watching.
Замечательно настроена швейная машина , я в восторге от вас. 🩵💛🔥👍
Большое спасибо. Я ценю, что вы смотрите мой канал.
That’s incredible going thru all those Jean layers.
I know it's a little dramatic and who would ever do that anyway but when viewers tell me they want a machine that can sew heavy duty quilts and hem jeans. This is the model I recommend. Thanks for watching my channel. Maria
Hi Andy.. was wondering when we would see your "keeper" 404 (Titus).. I named my 404 Big Bertha..
I like it! Siblinds Big Bertha & Titus. This slideshow is probably the last you'll see of Titus. It took me a month to restore, just working when I was able to. Thanks for watching, Connie.
@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you for the slide show Andy ❤ As always you did a beautiful job, Titus looks brand new.!! I purchased my 404 because of you mentioning in the past how powerful they were, and that it was one of your favorites, Thank you 🙏
What a nice machine! Love those slant needle singers ❤
Just got very lucky to find it. It's my favorite Slant machine of all of them. Thanks for watching.
The 404 is my favorite model.
The 404 club! Thanks for watching,
Gimmy!..😁
Sorry, mine! 😀
@@andytubesewing1953 gotta love the Tuttis😆
What a masterpiece!
Thank you! 🙏 A beautiful example of my favorite Heavy Duty Singer Machine.
Wow what a handsome old machine. What could Titus possibly need from Andy Tube. The case looks immaculate. Somebody bought it and didn't like sewing I expect. Parts Andy, what parts could that guy possibly need? The bottom drip cover is completely different than my "A" model.
Thank you for watching. The case needed a good cleaning from being stored in a garage (I'm guessing), the vinyl needed re-gluing allonmg the bottom edge, and minor carpentry work plus the attachment holder spring replaced. After degreasing and washing the machine, the only parts replaced were an LED light, the machine bed cushions, and the foot controller Cushions. I feel lucky to have found the machine.
LED LIGHT: singer-featherweight.com/products/light-bulb-led?variant=9015049667
BED CUSHION (RUBBER FEET): singer-featherweight.com/products/foot-controller-cushions-feet-for-metal-style-set-of-4
FOOT CONTROLLER CUSHIONS: singer-featherweight.com/products/foot-controller-cushions-rubber-feet
Better sew yourself some pajamas. You'll be hooked.@@andytubesewing1953
Love your videos! Hope you are doing well and will post more soon.
Thank you, Christine 😊
Hi Andy! Can you please tell me the name of the music in the video? I love it! Thank you ❤
Sure: Music
Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Music promoted by www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
BTW, I always list the music I use in the description below the video if you like something in the future, you should be able to find it there.
Thanks for watching my videos.
Dear Andy, can you do a video on the futura 1000. I can find no information on the singer website or videos showing servicing information anywhere. Thanks.
Sorry, no joy here. I can't even find documents for it and have never seen one in person. 😢
Thanks Andy, I’ve been looking for about 8 years, can you suggest anyone who may know?
@@colinsmith7562 If I were going to ask anyone, I'd ask the guy who is, IMHO, the Guru of Vintage Singer Machines.
Worked for Singer and then owned his own store. 30+ years of experience. The pioneer of DIY sewing machine repair/maintenance who lives in American Samoa now. He has manuals and maybe this one could help: store.tandtrepair.com/simada.html It shows it is for the Futura Models 900-920-925, and the Creative Touch Models 1030-1036. I wonder if your 1000 is the transition model between those two families of machines? Here is his contact page: store.tandtrepair.com/info.html He has helped me and my viewers in the past and he could tell you if that manual could help. He gives us a 20% discount when we buy using code andy-h-yt Good Luck.
@@andytubesewing1953 thank you Andy - you’re the first person in 8 years who has given me hope of progressing with my attempt to get information about futura 1000.👍
@@colinsmith7562 I admire your determination. If anyone can give you a little guidance, I think it would be Terry. Best of Luck!
What is the difference between a 401 and a 404?
An in-depth comparison of the 401A Class of machines can be found here: ua-cam.com/video/Nee9PavxWhs/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching my channel.
Hello Andy Tube - I just picked up a Singer crinkle finish 228 “Godzilla “ (with blackside) shuttle machine for $20. I’m trying to find out more about it and also I was trying to find the best way to message you and I see this comment section is most current.
I've never heard of or seen a 228 here. Some online research shows it was made in Monza, Italy which explains why I have no documentation for it either. It must not have been sold here in the US. You can buy and download a copy of the Service Manual which is fortunate for you. Here is the website: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-193m-194m-227m-228m-sewing-machine-service-manual/
That's amazing. What needle are you using?
I've never seen a desk attachment like that to hold the accessory box.
That flip-out cage for the attachment box is inside the wood case cover. Sorry I did not show that clearly, but only looking inside the cover. I used a #16 Jeans needle like these www.schmetzneedles.com/collections/jeans-denim-home-sewing-machine-needles Thanks for watching.
Hey Andy, do you have any videos or know of any that would show me how to convert a knee bar machine to a foot controller?
It's more of a disengagement than a conversion. If you have a working knee bar arrangement then you already have the foot pedal in a bracket in the cabinet. You simply push/slide the pedal out of the holding bracket and set it on the floor. The bracket & knee bar remain in the cabinet for future use. Watch at 1:03:00 of this video: ua-cam.com/video/34PKrDn3LUA/v-deo.html
@@andytubesewing1953 so sorry Andy, I should have said it's in a Bentwood case.
@@derrickjacobs3375 Yes, well that certainly makes a difference. Would you mind telling me the model of the machine then?
@@andytubesewing1953 the one I'm working on now is a 1925 model 99. I have quite a few other machines in bentwood cases I would like to convert. But I'm starting with this one.
@@derrickjacobs3375 I have no videos of such a conversion. I emailed around to friends today and they have replied now that they know of no such video but ask if you make one to let us know. I've never seen the model like yours in person. I do have a copy of the long list of parts with diagrams and descriptions of the 99K-24. It shows the knee lever and parts of the controller and motor. One friend sent a PDF collage of some Singer wiring diagrams. You can have those for free if you'd like them. Email to andymanuals53@gmail.com. It's important to put this on the subject line "ATTN: ALAN - DOCS FROM AT" and in the narrative section put this "Alan, AT says to ask for the 99K-24 PARTS and the SInger Wiring PDF" By doing that he will reply to you with the documnets and bill me. That's all I have for you, Derrick. Good Luck.
I don't want to sound derogatory, but why would you choose to keep this one that can only do straight stitches instead of one of the more capable 4xx ones?
I use a 404 for my main machine. Granted the difference will be very minute, but a straight stitcher will give a more precise straight stitch than a zigzag capable machine. Since 99.9% of sewing is straight stitch, I personally prefer to get a perfect straight stitch rather than a bunch of fancy stitches I will never use.
No offense taken, Dwayne 😀I think by "more capable" you mean ZigZag and ZZ Pattern sewing. I've read that the first widely used sewing machine was invented by a French tailor, Barthélemy Thimonnier, in 1829. The first zigzag stitch sewing machine was patented in 1873 by Helen Blanchard. Most sewing is still done with straight stitch industrial machines to this day, although there are plenty that also have ZZ capability. We own Regina, one of the Singer 403A models I restored; ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKKyqvdDRwS-9MfLuwSNJTcg.html for serious ZZ and patterned ZZ and monogramming needs. My wife still has her 40+ years old heavy metal Brother Serger for use with knit and double knit sewing when needed. I have the pink "Jetson" SInger Buttonholer, and one of the Singer Automatic ZigZaggers for use on the 404 is needed. Most of the sewing with the 404 would be heavy materials and ballistic nylon and garment and other leather where we use straight stitching and topstitching. Model 404 has the same motor and gearing as the 401A and 403A and some heavier bushings and wastes no energy pushing the cam stack around, so all power is to the needle where we want it the most. It has half of the moving parts of its ZZ siblings and I think it could last another 50 to 100 years just by replacing the motor brushes if needed. Thanks for watching my channel, Dwayne, and take care.
@@andytubesewing1953 Thanks for the comprehensive answer! And to @madvelila and @ZacharyDBrooks as well. The part about not pushing the cam stack around did not occur to me. I always only thought of the different models as offerings for different budgets and therefore reduced feature sets. Now I see another reason why people who use VSMs tend to have a lot of them 😀. And now that you mentioned the materials you use, I am very curious to see things you do with your machines! Maybe you would like to show that too?
Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge. Its always a pleasure to watch your videos!
I need to pull out my 404 and play with it again. It's been on the shelf for some years. Thanks for reminding me.
@@dwaynetube You are correct also, about the budget pricing, in a way. The 403A was more affordable than the 401A but still could sew 20+ designs. Most people bought the 404 b/c they wanted a strong straight stitch machine. Thousands of the 404 models were sold to high schools all around the US for use in Home Economics classes and Sewing Classes. You can still find a few with engraving on the back of the base with a school name and inventory number. About what we sew with our 404 and 403A; we keep that business totally separate from this YT Channel. We have a specialized customer base and do not advertise or have an online presence. We ship 2 X per year to SE Asia. I appreciate that you watch my channel. and I did enjoy your question as I'm sure plenty of other viewers were wondering that same thing.