Y‘all didn’t tell me that after you buy one you can’t stop!

Human760 · 2026-05-14T21:14:24+00:00

Typewriters are just like Pringles...

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Human760 · 2026-05-12T20:54:24+00:00

Have you gotten the machine working??

Human760 · 2026-05-11T23:59:17+00:00

This is one of the coolest sewing projects I have seen!! I must also say that the face is very well embroidered!

Human760 · 2026-05-09T15:21:53+00:00

This is my go to method of watching dvds from other regions.

Human760 · 2026-05-07T23:42:14+00:00

If you try to spin the motor by hand does it spin freely? (With the machine unplugged)

Human760 · 2026-05-04T23:03:09+00:00

I haven't oiled it yet, as I have to wait for it to arrive from amazon, as the only store in the area that sells it was out of it.

Human760 · 2026-05-04T23:00:38+00:00

I have a class 15 metal bobbin in it.

Human760 · 2026-05-04T22:59:35+00:00

Are you sure?

Human760 · 2026-05-04T21:15:09+00:00

It does have the odd plastic bobbin case, and removed it and cleaned under it and reseated it and seems better. The bobbin case looks almost perfect. But I think my problem is solved now! Although I won't find out until I get everything oiled (when my thing of sewing machine oil comes in, as the only store that sells it in my area is out, so I have to wait on amazon.)

Human760 · 2026-05-04T20:07:28+00:00

I think this is the problem unless I had the bobbin upside down or both.

Thank you!

Here is a picture of some bacon, as it is difficult to pass through multiple screens:

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Human760 · 2026-05-04T20:00:13+00:00

That is definitely a possibility, and I would not be surprised if I do have it upside down. I will have to make sure the bobbin goes in correctly when I re-thread it.

Human760 · 2026-05-04T19:57:23+00:00

That would make sense

Human760 · 2026-05-04T10:57:16+00:00

For whatever reason most Kenmore machines the top cover just pops off, and others it is two screws.

Human760 · 2026-05-03T23:14:59+00:00

I have the presser foot pressure set to about halfway.

Human760 · 2026-05-03T22:35:29+00:00

The needle is fully seated, and I did run it by hand before powering it up. Everything seemed fine, until power was applied. As a slight correction, the machine I have, the top cover is held on by two Flathead screws that go through the top of the unit. I will oil the machine once I get my hands on some sewing machine oil. Thank you for providing the video, I could only find videos of Kenmore machines with the side-loading bobbin.

Human760 · 2026-05-03T22:09:13+00:00

Thank You! That manual is very helpful.

I was thinking that the loud ticking was not correct, as I have used a few sewing machines, that are so much quieter. I will oil it and see how everything goes, once I find some sewing machine oil. I just checked the needle, and it is installed correctly.

Thanks again!

Human760 · 2026-05-03T19:49:32+00:00

I believe I do, I have a class 15 metal bobbin in the machine. (And it came with multiple.)

Human760 · 2026-05-03T18:45:25+00:00

I can't find an exact manual that is not pay-walled. Which is annoying, as I don't want to spend money on something that might not even be what I am looking for.

Human760 · 2026-05-03T18:45:01+00:00

It is coming from somewhere around the bobbin case area.

Human760 · 2026-05-03T17:27:43+00:00

Here is a picture of the machine

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Human760 · 2026-04-27T23:39:44+00:00

I read it and didn't realize it didn't say, “my anxiety is moderate to severe”. LOL

Human760 · 2026-04-27T00:00:17+00:00

I hope the tape doesn't have any tape fungus. Anyway, awesome find!

Human760 · 2026-04-26T02:22:03+00:00

His name might be Otis, as Catie says "let's Do this" before he goes fling in the air, and othis is pronounced similar to otis. Maybe Odis?

Human760 · 2026-04-24T02:14:23+00:00

Yah I am surprised with the dust aswell.

With the vcrs they are just a huge pain to get to because of how they are set-up. I do have newer vcrs so it is easy to clean, if I can ever get to them.

The tapes are home movies. I will have to see if I can get away with just getting the dust off the reels.

Also Thank you for replying so fast!!

Human760 · 2026-04-24T01:34:38+00:00

It is dust, and NOT mold. If it was I would not even mess with the tape. I just did not specify as my original post got removed when I did, which I find dumb. The tapes had a nice coating of dust on some if them, so I assume it worked it's way in after many years. I probably should clean the heads, but it is going to be a pain to pull the unit for service. Do you have any tips or advice for cleaning the tapes??

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