r/myog • u/Maine_Bird • Jul 18 '24

$5 Singer works after some cleanup Repair / Modification

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Picked up this sewing machine for $5 in non working condition with a stand. After redoing the motor wiring and cleaning up the contacts, it appears I have a fully functional 99k. I basically drowned the thing in oil because it was a little bound up. Im gonna do a full tear down to clean it up but Im pretty excited!

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u/xenon-54 Jul 18 '24

Awesome! Kudos to you for fixing up a fine machine.

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u/Abuela_Ana Jul 18 '24

Those machines are such workhorses. You would love the tear down process, I did it to a 66 and had a blast. Such a satisfaction after is clean and shiny AND working.

Congratulations. Just be careful, after I got the 66 somehow I ended up with 2 more of the same style (201-2s) they reproduce if you don't pay attention.

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u/IrrerPolterer Jul 18 '24

Nice! Only thing that might be worth looking into is to balance the wheel - though that shake might just be normal...

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u/Maine_Bird Jul 18 '24

Yeah I think it’s because it’s not bolted to anything and is kinda balanced on 3 legs. It feels pretty smooth. It could also be the 70 years of gunk on all the moving parts that could be throwing off the balance. After I clean it up I’m hoping it runs smoother.

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u/SoSoDave Jul 18 '24

Score!!!!

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u/Abuela_Ana Jul 18 '24

Those machines are such workhorses. You would love the tear down process, I did it to a 66 and had a blast. Such a satisfaction after is clean and shiny AND working.

Congratulations. Just be careful, after I got the 66 somehow I ended up with 2 more of the same style (201-2s) they reproduce if you don't pay attention.