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Broke my SM (Moderated by Sharon1952, EleanorSews)
Posted on: 12/22/08 2:47 PM ET
I hope someone can tell me what I did and either how to fix it or how to better describe it so I can get an estimate on having it repaired.
I hit and broke a pin and now the needle hits something when it goes down. Also it's hitting the plate at the far left when the needle is in the left position. I can't get the plate off to look because it needs an offset screwdriver. There is one somewhere, but while I'm hunting it down I'd appreciate any suggestions you can give.
TIA
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I hit and broke a pin and now the needle hits something when it goes down. Also it's hitting the plate at the far left when the needle is in the left position. I can't get the plate off to look because it needs an offset screwdriver. There is one somewhere, but while I'm hunting it down I'd appreciate any suggestions you can give.
TIA
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Posted on: 12/22/08 2:55 PM ET
In reply to Stitchology
Have you changed the needle? Can you get it out? If you can get the needle and the bobbin out, you will usually find the broken part of the pin or whatever is causing it to jam up. If you get those out and clear away any lint or thread and it still won't go, check all the settings, especially the needle position. Turn it to zig zag and back to straight stitch etc. and just make sure everything is set up properly.
If that doesn't work, you may have to take out the bobbin assembly. It is scary the first time, but if you have a decent diagram in your manual (I hope you have a manual!) it is do-able.
Sometimes a dime or some other small object will work on sewing machine screws if you can't find the right screw driver. Good luck!
PS - I did a similar thing yesterday with a thick seam. The machine jammed up so tightly I was afraid I would have to take it in to the dealer. But it all came out ok and it is running beautifully again.
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If that doesn't work, you may have to take out the bobbin assembly. It is scary the first time, but if you have a decent diagram in your manual (I hope you have a manual!) it is do-able.
Sometimes a dime or some other small object will work on sewing machine screws if you can't find the right screw driver. Good luck!
PS - I did a similar thing yesterday with a thick seam. The machine jammed up so tightly I was afraid I would have to take it in to the dealer. But it all came out ok and it is running beautifully again.
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Posted on: 12/22/08 2:56 PM ET
In reply to Stitchology
If it is a computerized machine turn it off and let it sit, then turn it on again in five or ten minutes. BUT, if not, perhaps you have to have the timing checked now. AND even in a computerized machine, this may be the case.
When you can get that plate off, look for a piece of needle down in there, clean it all out and reassemble.
Good luck - hope this all helps. And I too sew over pins....
Keep us posted!
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When you can get that plate off, look for a piece of needle down in there, clean it all out and reassemble.
Good luck - hope this all helps. And I too sew over pins....
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Posted on: 12/22/08 4:04 PM ET
I jammed the needle in my machine once -- sewing through, oh, about 8 layers of denim (topstitching a denim handle for the world's largest denim tote bag) -- and that threw the timing adjustment off. That's what the clicking noise was related to.
For me, that meant a trip to the shop. I know others are able to make those adjustments themselves, but I am not comfortable trying to tweak my computerized machines.
YMMV.
CMC
For me, that meant a trip to the shop. I know others are able to make those adjustments themselves, but I am not comfortable trying to tweak my computerized machines.
YMMV.
CMC
Posted on: 12/22/08 4:29 PM ET
Your timing is off you probably need to take it in.
Posted on: 12/22/08 4:35 PM ET
In reply to quiltingwolf
I agree, i like the vintage singers timming can,t go out (so i was told)
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Posted on: 12/22/08 8:58 PM ET
In reply to newsewman
Quote: newsewman
I agree, i like the vintage singers timming can,t go out (so i was told)
I agree, i like the vintage singers timming can,t go out (so i was told)
That may not be true, since I have seen old repair manuals for Singers (specifically model 66) which give instructions on how to adjust the timing.
Considering some of the things I have done to my Model 66, I'd have to say the timing does not go out easily, however.

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Posted on: 12/22/08 9:06 PM ET
In reply to Al Johnson
Were some of them( black singers) pinned instead of the little set screw? . I have seen those go out of time really easy.
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Posted on: 12/22/08 9:31 PM ET
In reply to newsewman
I would have no clue about some being pinned. That would seem to make them beyond adjustment, if so.
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Posted on: 12/23/08 2:58 AM ET
In reply to Al Johnson
I met a retired sewing machine tech and he told me how to check timming . He's the one that said some are pinned . I guess the bottom line is they don't have a timming problem very often.
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