As a reward for mowing I allowed myself some time in the shop. I am happiest when I am there. True, it was a gorgeous day. I walked the dogs, mowed some of the upper field and neglected the garden. I looked at it and decided that it was too much. So I made myself happy and went to the shop.
First I worked on the 404A. It is ready to go.
I like this machine. True it is only a straight stitcher but the motor is quiet and the machine is fast. It is lighter than the 201 and doesn't do really heavy heavy stuff the way the 201 can, but it is a lovely machine. Anyone who wants to learn how to sew could easily manage this machine. Plus, it has a manual. In pristine condition.
I also worked on the cone bearings. Not budging.
I finally decided that a few DAYS in the ATFAcetone bath would be the best thing.
Then I finished up the 391W. Truthfully I had been putting off this project because I was concerned that I had to do more with the timing. Not so. Nice stitches but stiff on the zag. More oil and heat. I also moved the needle bar back and forth manually about a gazillion times. I tried to mount the hand crank but the motor mount on this machine is too high to accept it. Too bad. I used the spoked wheel any way for more ballast.
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