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The Reference Section & Marketplace => Sewing machines and equipment => Topic started by: Der Zuschneider on February 20, 2024, 11:07:41 AM

Title: Singer Sewing Machines 201K25 in Thraedle Table
Post by: Der Zuschneider on February 20, 2024, 11:07:41 AM
During covid, I started to collect Singer Sewing Machines and refurbished them as far as possible. This is my 201K, produced in UK in nice condition.
I will upload more and more pictures to flickr and will upload them there. I just finished this one as my last machine.

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBeJem
Title: Re: Singer Sewing Machines 201K25 in Thraedle Table
Post by: MrLufi on February 20, 2024, 05:14:35 PM
Wow, looking great!
Title: Re: Singer Sewing Machines 201K25 in Thraedle Table
Post by: Schneiderfrei on February 21, 2024, 08:14:11 AM
Very nice work DZ.  Did you do any internal work on the machine?
Title: Re: Singer Sewing Machines 201K25 in Thraedle Table
Post by: Der Zuschneider on February 23, 2024, 11:24:32 AM
Quote from: Schneiderfrei on February 21, 2024, 08:14:11 AMVery nice work DZ.  Did you do any internal work on the machine?
I took them pretty much apart, so I can clean the moving parts. Also have to replace parts with nicer ones, also replace stripped screws, when I can.
Title: Re: Singer Sewing Machines 201K25 in Thraedle Table
Post by: Schneiderfrei on February 23, 2024, 08:41:50 PM
That sounds very good. I find it rather relaxing to do this.

I did partly dismantle a Juki LH 515 twin needle, from 1986.  I was very careful and replaced several parts, fine grit polishing of the Hi-roses and lots of appropriate oiling.

For several weeks I still couldn't get it to sew. Finally I asked my friend, a Danish guy who had some experience with machines.  He walked in, looked down and said "But Graham! You've threaded the needles from the wrong side!"

It was a fine mixture of shame and relief.  ;)
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