tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post13826764103172740..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Maintenance Issue with my Singer 15-91Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89026328984333168182015-04-04T09:40:42.828-04:002015-04-04T09:40:42.828-04:00Thanks, Charles!Thanks, Charles!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11956651503850311492015-04-03T17:16:18.169-04:002015-04-03T17:16:18.169-04:00Hi, Peter, I have been following you for some year...Hi, Peter, I have been following you for some years now, I inherited my great-grandmother's 15-30, and recently acquired a 15-90 and a 15 clone, both of the newer ones developed the issue you are fighting against. Through the balance wheel you can see the axle of the lever in the form of a slotted screw, it has to tighten against something that moves around the axle, to make it there is a nut that has a little screw that puts everythint together that can be accessed upwards with a loooong screw driver, loosen it a bit, tighten through the balance wheel and secure again... BEST LUCK!!!<br />Charles E. CapstickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965951921571537764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24876307648532296132015-02-09T15:37:28.132-05:002015-02-09T15:37:28.132-05:00If the problem is JUST the screw backing itself ou...If the problem is JUST the screw backing itself out, use Loctite BLUE. The red is permanent (well, it takes heat to remove it.) Blue just creates friction. I'm learning to sew, but I'm also a self taught hobby machinist. If the screw is not backing out, that's a whole different problem.Pat Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573077188541811143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61831803687263149842015-02-09T15:37:00.729-05:002015-02-09T15:37:00.729-05:00If the problem is JUST the screw backing itself ou...If the problem is JUST the screw backing itself out, use Loctite BLUE. The red is permanent (well, it takes heat to remove it.) Blue just creates friction. I'm learning to sew, but I'm also a self taught hobby machinist. If the screw is not backing out, that's a whole different problem.Pat Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573077188541811143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8327894676367189202015-02-09T12:21:06.444-05:002015-02-09T12:21:06.444-05:00Just some suggestions:
1. Use Kerosene to clean ...Just some suggestions: <br />1. Use Kerosene to clean it, I use a wire brush and kerosene for cleaning. <br />2. Make sure the Lever parts are working as in the picture. <br />3. LIGHTLY oil, don't over oil the machine. <br />Good luck MaximusTheWestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120415563200330386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60276245457830562332015-02-09T11:26:49.814-05:002015-02-09T11:26:49.814-05:00That is such a lovely machine! Such a shame that y...That is such a lovely machine! Such a shame that you're having problems with it. Hope you fix it! <br /><br />http://tonisewsclothes.blogspot.co.uk<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277350303615653782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73406564357081743142015-02-08T21:35:04.521-05:002015-02-08T21:35:04.521-05:00Be sure you oil the sliding part 'S' in th...Be sure you oil the sliding part 'S' in the diagram as well as all places. From what you described I think you fixed it.Mikehttps://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=2F305E8F480A7C83!347&authkey=!AJsEWi02jTnwWTw&ithint=folder,JPGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66075273098237265352015-02-08T21:10:34.601-05:002015-02-08T21:10:34.601-05:00Give it a good oiling. It is moving in the area of...Give it a good oiling. It is moving in the area of least resistance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55082953343667123202015-02-08T13:40:02.367-05:002015-02-08T13:40:02.367-05:00Oh gosh - I have no idea! I hope you find a solut...Oh gosh - I have no idea! I hope you find a solution. It's such a beautiful machine.Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74343884179476140942015-02-08T13:32:55.526-05:002015-02-08T13:32:55.526-05:00Have you looked at Tools for Self Reliance? Their ...Have you looked at Tools for Self Reliance? Their mission - since 1979 - is to send refurbished vintage Singers to Africa. They have an amazing .pdf on refurbishment: <br /><br />http://www.tfsr.org/publications/technical_information/sewing_machine_manual/. <br /><br />The stitch length regulator is in the "machine top" section. Curiously, they would identify your 15-91 as a 201 - the curved slot on the stitch length regulator is the giveaway. <br /><br />It's a great resource, and I hope it helps you. Personally, I'd try a lock washer before I'd try locktite. <br /><br />Good luck!SunGoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25099318247754860322015-02-08T11:49:51.822-05:002015-02-08T11:49:51.822-05:00Im sure you will fix it!
Im sure you will fix it!<br />Jess Marrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304354798562068541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60786861048713082362015-02-07T16:18:50.791-05:002015-02-07T16:18:50.791-05:00I hope you fix her! I learned on one of those as a...I hope you fix her! I learned on one of those as a child, and it was probably a wedding present to my mother. What a lovely machine it was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87445450499998171532015-02-07T14:09:53.588-05:002015-02-07T14:09:53.588-05:00Glad you are back (you are more missed than many o...Glad you are back (you are more missed than many of us will ever let on). With your "can do!" attitude, that machine will be humming before Monday.Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4960887135002635632015-02-07T13:52:53.666-05:002015-02-07T13:52:53.666-05:00think your stitch length roller is stuck needs som...think your stitch length roller is stuck needs some sewing machine oil to free it off once free the screw may not freely undo as it is now.<br />machine looks very dry so oiling will help use less electric, machine will be smoother, and quieter.<br />have fun<br />J<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75816106645015262282015-02-07T13:16:59.094-05:002015-02-07T13:16:59.094-05:00Tiffany is right. Find that sweet spot and locktit...Tiffany is right. Find that sweet spot and locktite it down. Fingernail polish works well too. Choose a pretty color.jeanga6https://www.blogger.com/profile/09330322509391184666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73678894252633208952015-02-07T09:02:06.770-05:002015-02-07T09:02:06.770-05:00Until you find someone who can fix it you could tr...Until you find someone who can fix it you could try using tape beneath the leaver so it can't slide down while you're sewing. (If it moves and it shouldn't = Duck Tape. If it doesn't move and it should = WD-40)Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309654962525290607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20826610135013028852015-02-06T22:51:14.010-05:002015-02-06T22:51:14.010-05:00You could try Locktite (http://www.amazon.ca/Henke...You could try Locktite (http://www.amazon.ca/Henkel-01-24200-Loctite-6-Ml-Threadlocker/dp/B000I1RSNS0). I use it on my motorcycles for the same thing.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08169959264408126187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69013677158309955412015-02-06T18:19:36.229-05:002015-02-06T18:19:36.229-05:00I've found that the stitch length lever will s...I've found that the stitch length lever will slip unless I push it up against the screw before tightening the screw down. Don't know if that applies to your case or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70586377323413771252015-02-06T17:50:34.673-05:002015-02-06T17:50:34.673-05:00Hi Peter. Contact Cindy Peters. She is an expert. ...Hi Peter. Contact Cindy Peters. She is an expert. Stitchesintime@earthlink.net. Super lady!rambolindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111374372545663287noreply@blogger.com