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Friday, February 1, 2013

Don't let the Bobbin Winder fool ya !

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.  
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7 comments:

  1. DreinPAFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    That picture is almost perfect: a vintage machine, a computer and a glass of wine. Just missing the chocolate!

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    1. ElizabethFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:27 AM

      Ahh You noticed the wine! A rather nice Bordeaux I might add.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I 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.
    Love your machine(s).
    Lillian

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  3. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    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.

    Louise

    P.S. Hello!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    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?
    Thanks so much for your help.
    Love looking at you lovely's,
    Pam

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 14, 2014 at 2:52 PM

      It depends on what is missing. Contact me via email at mysewingmachineobsession@gmail.com

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  5. AnonymousAugust 27, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    If 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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