Yes, that is it exactly. Very basic simple machine.
The advantage of it over most of the new models is that the basic frame
is solid metal.
So many of the new ones are plastic with not much structure inside.
RB
On 15/01/2015 3:35 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes wrote:
not a singer 242
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Singer-Sewing-Machine-242-Good-CONDITION-/261668518895?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ceca8bbef&nma=true&si=A%252FanwG8ZofQxBQ%252BoFqp8kUGkCgU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
it has a motor hanging off the back
thanks,
xx rick
Rick Hawkins
On Jan 15, 2015, at 4:32 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I don't know much about sewing machines even though I bought one yesterday. The
home machines have a motor build into the machine head which is small and not
very durable if used hard.
I bought a used industrial walking foot Adler machine made in Germany. I will
be using it for auto upholstery which I know nothing about yet.
Ironically, the machine came from a factory in Lewiston, ME that manufactured
welding blankets:)
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On Jan 15, 2015, at 4:05 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
From: Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca>
Subject: [MBZ] OT Calling Jim Cathey (and other smart folks)
Date: January 15, 2015 1:01:39 PM EST
To: Jim Cathey <jim.cathey...@gmail.com>, Mercedes Discussion List
<mercedes@okiebenz.com>
What do you know about sewing machines?
My younger daughter-in-law has expressed a desire for a sewing machine.
As luck would have it my sister-in-law had a machine sitting around that she
did not much care about so she gave it to us.
It is a Singer 242 so an older solid metal type machine made in the early 70's
- does straight and zig zag and has a reverse button not much more.
My s-in-l bought it used when it was not all that old and so far as I know she
has barely used it.
I oiled it up a bit and it still seemed a bit stiff. It ran but seemed to lack
power and speed.
I did a bit more oiling and I have improved it but am not sure it is up to
normal yet.
Maybe I am expecting too much of it but I really have nothing to compare it
with.
My wife has 3 machines and a serger but they are newer.
I have the machine mechanical works fairly loose now. Turning the hand wheel on
the end is easy - not so difficult as it was at the outset.
I could perhaps do a better job by cleaning things up with solvent and re-oiling but
basic "3 in 1" oil seems to have done the trick.
So, I wonder if the motor is ok. It does not want to come apart all that easily
so I have done what I could with it intact. I sprayed electrical contact
cleaner in on the commutator and spun it a bit.
I can see through the holes in the end cap that the copper looks a bit oxidized
but not burnt etc. The brushes look intact. Not sure if it would be worthwhile
to dismantle and better clean the copper.
The motor gets warm after it runs a bit. Not so hot that I cannot hold my hand
on it but it does get warm.
Is this normal or does it indicate a potential issue??
Your thoughts will be appreciated.
I have looked online and there is a fair bit of information but not much really
on point that I have found yet.
I could take it in somewhere to be cleaned and adjusted but am reluctant to
spend much unless I know it is a keeper.
RB
Folks
the singer 242 is not the best machine singer ever made
it has a belt on the motor which is cheap on ebay
clean it oil it download a copy of a manual and see if it sews
motor could be bad or just needing oil or belt
thanks,
xx rick
Rick Hawkins
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