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| Singer 28 Vibrating Shuttle Vintage 1917 |
Forever (well, since 2010 anyway) I thought that I could tell the difference between the Singer Vibrating shuttle models by noting the position of the bobbin winder. I thought that in the older 27/28 models (the 28 is the 3/4 size) the bobbin winder was always positioned low on the pillar. Now I find that is not the case. The tension release is a more significant clue. The tension release is manual in the older 27/28s (see the little spoon shaped extension?) In the newer 127/128s the tension releases automatically when the foot is raised.
Thanks to the folks on Vintage Sewing Machines Facebook group for teaching me this fact.
That picture is almost perfect: a vintage machine, a computer and a glass of wine. Just missing the chocolate!
ReplyDeleteAhh You noticed the wine! A rather nice Bordeaux I might add.
DeleteI have what I've been told is a "re-manufactured" 127 from 1907. The bobbin winder was cut from its lower position and welded back on higher and made electric. Then the whole thing was re-painted so fancy decals are gone. It is otherwise identical to my 1911 27 Sphinx treadle that I worked on with great help form your info. ID was confusing but interesting.
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Lillian
I've just found your blog and had to tell you I absolutely love it. I love to read your stories of so many different sewing machines and how your repair them and bring them back to life. Thank you so much for sharing. I too thought the same about the Singer 28 model, so this is very interesting to know.
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P.S. Hello!
Part of my tension knob is missing from my 1910 Spinnx, My bobbin winder is high. What kind of tension knob would I be looking for?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your help.
Love looking at you lovely's,
Pam
It depends on what is missing. Contact me via email at mysewingmachineobsession@gmail.com
DeleteIf I send you a picture of my machine can you tell me if it is a 28 or 128? The serial number from Singer indicates 28 and the patent number on the plate says 1910 1911 but it doesn't have the spoon shape part on the tensioner. I thought maybe it was missing from the machine when I got it years ago. Anyway thanks,I've enjoyed reading your blog, Janice my email jjges@live.com
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