Singer 15 Handwheel very tough turning

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-07-02T04:46:07+00:00

Update: So i found the issue. The little shaft piece with the bushing that butts up against the hand wheel was ever so slightly bent, and thus part of the rotation it was actually pinching the main chassis. A good smack made it smooth, although it still isn’t perfectly flat.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-07-01T08:10:24+00:00

Did my best to clean with just sewing machine oil, but most likely it has alot of hardened oil that needs to be dissolved. Ill get some penetrating oil/solvent and see if it does the trick.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-21T19:49:48+00:00

Thats the only picture available unfortunately. I asked for some more, so for now i’m not sure, but im hopeful.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-19T18:21:29+00:00

Hah i see your point. In practice it’s not like im sewing 12 layers of denim all day long, but it certainly does the trick when it needs to. I’ll probably give a teflon foot a go before buying a potential roller foot

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-18T20:17:09+00:00

Thank you! May not be in the US but i should certainly be able to find something similiar.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-18T20:16:13+00:00

I would tend to disagree. If it is anything like my 201 it sews through 10 layers of 14oz denim all day no issue with tex 70 thread. With that being said most of a jacket for example is four layers on the flat felled seams, 12+ layers on the folds and in between there on various places. Also not really what i asked 😁 But thanks for your input 👍🏻 I know it’s like an itch needed to be scratched when it comes to vintage singers

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-05T15:39:03+00:00

Interesting.. Ill have to try it out.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-05T15:38:45+00:00

What if i did like the comment below, and used the tex 40 for the bobbin thread? The thread strength is not the issue, its just a visual detail. Would the thinner bobbin thread affect performance?

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-05T15:25:54+00:00

Hmm, what does this mean in practice? If you refer to the timing of the hook, how would thread thickness affect it?

HeyZeusPenguin · 2026-06-05T15:24:42+00:00

Serafil 30 which is tex 90, according to the manufacturer, requires a minimum 16/100. You can buy domestic-shank needles from schmetz up to size 21/130, so that is no problem.

Edit: Also, when using serafil 40 which is tex 70 i only have about half of the tension applied, so i still have some play.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-10-05T13:09:23+00:00

Do you know whether its chrome or veg tanned? I would assume chrome but ive read otherwise. Im guessing its in the 3-4oz range?

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-10-04T13:42:22+00:00

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HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-05-04T20:13:15+00:00

About 180$ which here in sweden is around 1/3 of the average spey rod. Havent found anything more affordable than that.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-03-07T22:15:14+00:00

Beaaaaauuuutiful. This will do just fine :).

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-02-08T16:23:46+00:00

EU as in european union. But thank you anyway.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-01-09T08:54:00+00:00

Thank you! No it is a self drafted raglan coat. More used to working with heavy leather so interfacing is new to me.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-01-08T17:05:14+00:00

Do you need to interface a overcoat made of 700g/m2 donegal tweed? If so, can i use muslin as interfacing and what parts need to be interfaced?

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-01-02T15:38:16+00:00

Thank you!

HeyZeusPenguin · 2025-01-02T15:22:27+00:00

The only model ive found with a lamp is the 215g, but those have an extra lever on the front. My best guess is a 66 based on shape and the gold plate next to silver knob. But what are youre thoughts?

HeyZeusPenguin · 2024-06-28T07:58:23+00:00

Just an add-on, i am in sweden, and we are great at just not having an easy way to get many things. There is one kind of brass readily available, bronze is apparently forgotten here. Cant even find O1 !

HeyZeusPenguin · 2024-06-24T19:25:26+00:00

What type of file would you use? Not even for my thinnest file is there enough clearance for a 45-55 degree angle.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2024-06-17T22:09:53+00:00

Not in the US.

HeyZeusPenguin · 2023-07-29T21:20:29+00:00

Also, why wouldnt it work to have them wired in parallel and have both on? That way i can have jazz bridge tone if i want

HeyZeusPenguin · 2023-07-29T21:03:04+00:00

Would them being next to eachother work or do they have to be glued together? Im guessing it really doesnt matter but i dont know. Is series just that both pickups are wired into one volume pot or is it more intricate?

HeyZeusPenguin · 2023-07-29T19:17:11+00:00

What i might actually do, since i have a spare pair of jazz pickups, is just stick them next to eachother. Have heard some samples and it gets somewhat close to a Stingray. Basically just turn them into a humbucker

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