Also if the wrong needle is used every time the hooks fouls the thread in the bobbin it makes lots of broken fibers. These build up and can jamb in the hook or around the bobbin and cause more erratic stitches and jambs. A piece of thread around the bobbin case will catch a thread being pulled around it and cause a jamb very easily as will the lint. the 319 was built before lint cleaner technology was thought of. Oscillating hook machines go back and forth and tend to kick the lint out more.
@sewingmachineheaven So what do you say of my idea in case you don't manage it on your own with my instructions that I gave you now. I know this stuff because I have done different reapers and modifications on old sowing machines for over 10 years now. I have also sold a lot of machines and worked as a tailor for men luxury party costumes as well. So I am wen acquainted on how they work mechanically and electronically. I do NOT and NEVER did repair computer sowing machines.
This machines SUCKS! I was so happy when I came across this model complete with 50 discs, the manue,lplus the singer button holer, pressure feet. WHOOP d HOO! F-k This machine! it is inconsitent. The bobbin is constantly getting tied up. The wheel never goes back to regular movement after threading the bobbin. . Watching this video I can see you have problems too. Your so damn happy. Try using it to sew an entire project then make your stupid video and I bet your attitude will be like mine.
@gimmegary Well not every machine or user is the same. Your machine my have been damaged from using the wrong needle. the wrong needle will hit the bobbin, it can cause some serious timing problems. As for your bobbin getting tied up? IDK what tied up is.. But again if the needle is to long and goes into the bobbin to far it can catch and get all tangled in the needle thread when the take up lever starts to pull the thread back around the bobbin. "The wheel never goes back to regular movement?"
@gimmegary The wheel never goes back to regular movement after threading the bobbin.. I'm not understanding what exactly that is..It doesn't go around all the way, it stops? I just can't tell you. I'm guessing it has the wrong needle. You can't move a needle up . It's either seated or its sticking down WAY to far. I say it has to be the needle if you have that many problem's and maybe damaged from the previous owner using the wrong needle.
@gimmegary Also the bobbin CASE can be damaged and dented from the needle hitting it and if that happens you will have LOTS of problems with everything to do with the bobbin. You will need to find a new bobbin case that fits and use the right needle.
@gimmegary I think I understand the Bobbin getting "tied up". I tried making the needle bar adjustment and couldn't get it to move but I noticed if the bar WAS moved and the longer needle used it could cause the thread to be split or caught by the hook. This would "tie up" or make a tangled mess in the bobbin until it jammed. It would probably not want to "go back to regular movement" either and if you ran it like this for very long it could do some damage or get way out of adjustment.
I had a lot of different sowing machines and one of them was a Singer 319 K. What he is saying a bought the needle for 319 is a bit wrong. You could use a normal needle but for security reasons you do not because it is made for shorter needles. To use it for normal needles you have to open the cover in front and lose the screw that is holding the needle bar. That bar has to be moved up 1 to 1,5 mm in the same position. OBS keep the same position. Then screw up the screw and put the cover back.
@MrSeekLoad is there any chance you could do a video on how you do this? I'm not quite getting it from your description, a demonstration would be great!
@sewingmachineheaven If you need any help from me to guide you I will be on line Wensday 03-08-2011. At 18:00 english hour. I also have facebook my name is there SeekLoad there is only 1 SeekLaod on FaceBook so you can not miss it.
@MrSeekLoad Well I tried to make this adjustment.. No luck. I didn't want to have to resort to a hammer to try to get the bar to move so I Quit before I could do any damage. If you can make a video of the adjustment I would like to see how it is done. My bar is stuck and I don't want to do any harm to a machine that works fine with the right needle. It also seems if this adjustment was made it could cause a real problem with the hook hitting the thread and splitting it.
@sewingmachineheaven First don't ever ever use a hammer. It sound like your machine has got so old oil that it has turned in to glue there. Try oiling to much a couple of times and let the oil settle a bought two to tree weeks. It does not matter it will be over oiled you can dry it with some toilet paper wen you start working on it. I continue I don't have space in one message.....
@sewingmachineheaven See to that the oil is good oil you could use "Brake oil DOT 4" if you don't have sowing machine oil. It is not guaranteed bu it should help the screw to come loose easier."Brake oil DOT 4" is for cars and it is the finest oil that is made for cars. But after using the oil and you did your adjustment see to use another oil here and there like "gearbox oil" if you don't have sowing machine oil. The motive to that is CONTINUING
@sewingmachineheaven The motive to that is that "Brake oil DOT 4" is verry thin and it is almoust to thin for a sowing machine almost to thin. The thinnest of it makes it a perfect cleaner for oils that have turned into glue and rust without damaging the machine. If needed clean it with a cloth of toilet paper.OBS! Do NOT use any acids or normal oil thous do destroy the hooker if they drop on it.OBS! Do NOT use car engine oil it is a risk it will turn into glue after a wile and jam the machine.
@sewingmachineheaven Too unscrew the screw you have to use something like a T handle screwdriver or even more powerful something like 90 degree screwdriver. You can find them in tool boxes with keys and stuff and you may need to use an extension on the screwdriver because they are pretty short. OBS! Be careful with the pressure because thous 90 degree screwdriver are really powerful and they can break the head of the screw if your not careful. CONTINUING
@sewingmachineheaven OBS!!! To NOT damage the machine you need to pot the needle bar at the exact same position jut slightly moved up. The length to move up is equal the length of the needle difference or just measure that the needle goes back up wen it is 4 mm above the bar in the middle were the hooker is. CONTINUING..
@sewingmachineheaven OBS!!!! there is NO danger of moving the needle bar to the sides or forewords or backwards if you unscrew the right screw, because that is impossible because that needle bar screw only holds the bar in what vertical high it is not in what position, but the needle can turn on its own radius so be careful to see to that the hole of the needle is at 90 degrees to the hooker. You can fix the screw back but not to hard CONTINUING
@sewingmachineheaven You can fix the screw back but not to hard so you can test what you have done and change the position. You test the position by in slow motion wining the machine by hand wile looking at were the hooker meats the needle to see if everything is in place. If it is not then loosen the screw and change the position and so on util you find the position. OBS! Do NOT CONTINUING
@sewingmachineheaven OBS! Do NOT use the machine until your finished and always before your finished try it with one 110 needle in slow motion by hand looking at the point were the needle meets the hooker so you really see the needle hole that it really is 90 degrees from the hooker. That is the needle hole should be in front of you in the same position as the original needle did before you loosen the screw. So DO take a good look at the original needle before you start CONTINUING
@sewingmachineheaven Alternative because you are not me with over 10 years of experience in repairing and modifying, take a PICTURE of the original needle in front of the hooker in its lowest position before you start. That is because the new needle position with the new needle should be in the same position wen it is put on the needle bar the only deference should be that the needle bar will be slightly up. OBS!!! If you in any CONTINUING
@sewingmachineheaven OBS!!! If you in any situation are not able to loosen the screw and you don't need the machine try to oil it like I told you but instead of keeping it two weeks keep it 3 mouth. If it does not loosen then with the 90 degree screwdriver BY HAND it probably never will so give up. OBS!!! Remember only loosen it by hand and no other means. The most powerful hand screwdriver is the 90 degree screwdriver but be careful it can break the head of the screw. If that happens CONTINUING
@sewingmachineheaven The most powerful hand screwdriver is the 90 degree screwdriver but be careful it can break the head of the screw. If that happens the machine will still work perfectly because only the head of the screw breaks NOT the screw inside witch hold the needle bar in place., that will remain unmoved and if it moves the screw won't break. If it is broken the screw will never be able to be taken out although the machine will work perfectly. CONTINUING WITH THE LAST PART
@sewingmachineheaven I am sorry I sold my machine.Sorry a bought that but I could make a movie with another old machine of a different mark and a different design but with the same screw situation just to show you what to do it is a Husqvarna,but it has the same principals for the needle bar just a different design. I will not unscrew my machine because it does not need to but the instructions I will show you how to do it and how to measure and test without the risk of damming the machine.
Not to mention that the K made in England (or so I'm told) has the chrome "keys" or levers on top that really make it stand out. I was told that other sewing machine manufacturers of the time warned users that the infernal levers could catch the flaxen hair of the user causing disaster. I thought that was hilarious..
You sound just like me. I get like a kid in a candy store talking of my myriad of Singers to others. Do more vids, man. These 319's are great machines. Once had an old Singer repair man tell me he 'HATED' the 319 because you have to lift up the machine to put the bobbin case back in & it takes a 206x13 needle that is getting harder to find. It is heavy & has a good, strong stitch. I use my 319's to make bowls out of clothesline cord using the 3-step zigzag stitch. Take care, Bruce.
@richfincm These old machines have so many stories to tell. From when and where they were made and the designs and engineering changes through the ages. They are like little time machines, the precision and quality and the fact that they will last 100 years and still work like new is amazing to me. You have to appreciate quality and wormanship like that. Especially in an age where all you can find at the store is plastic Chinese junk that will make you go deaf from the noise they make.
Also if the wrong needle is used every time the hooks fouls the thread in the bobbin it makes lots of broken fibers. These build up and can jamb in the hook or around the bobbin and cause more erratic stitches and jambs. A piece of thread around the bobbin case will catch a thread being pulled around it and cause a jamb very easily as will the lint. the 319 was built before lint cleaner technology was thought of. Oscillating hook machines go back and forth and tend to kick the lint out more.
sewingmachineheaven 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven So what do you say of my idea in case you don't manage it on your own with my instructions that I gave you now. I know this stuff because I have done different reapers and modifications on old sowing machines for over 10 years now. I have also sold a lot of machines and worked as a tailor for men luxury party costumes as well. So I am wen acquainted on how they work mechanically and electronically. I do NOT and NEVER did repair computer sowing machines.
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
This machines SUCKS! I was so happy when I came across this model complete with 50 discs, the manue,lplus the singer button holer, pressure feet. WHOOP d HOO! F-k This machine! it is inconsitent. The bobbin is constantly getting tied up. The wheel never goes back to regular movement after threading the bobbin. . Watching this video I can see you have problems too. Your so damn happy. Try using it to sew an entire project then make your stupid video and I bet your attitude will be like mine.
gimmegary 8 months ago
@gimmegary Well not every machine or user is the same. Your machine my have been damaged from using the wrong needle. the wrong needle will hit the bobbin, it can cause some serious timing problems. As for your bobbin getting tied up? IDK what tied up is.. But again if the needle is to long and goes into the bobbin to far it can catch and get all tangled in the needle thread when the take up lever starts to pull the thread back around the bobbin. "The wheel never goes back to regular movement?"
sewingmachineheaven 7 months ago
@gimmegary The wheel never goes back to regular movement after threading the bobbin.. I'm not understanding what exactly that is..It doesn't go around all the way, it stops? I just can't tell you. I'm guessing it has the wrong needle. You can't move a needle up . It's either seated or its sticking down WAY to far. I say it has to be the needle if you have that many problem's and maybe damaged from the previous owner using the wrong needle.
sewingmachineheaven 7 months ago
@gimmegary Also the bobbin CASE can be damaged and dented from the needle hitting it and if that happens you will have LOTS of problems with everything to do with the bobbin. You will need to find a new bobbin case that fits and use the right needle.
sewingmachineheaven 7 months ago
@gimmegary I think I understand the Bobbin getting "tied up". I tried making the needle bar adjustment and couldn't get it to move but I noticed if the bar WAS moved and the longer needle used it could cause the thread to be split or caught by the hook. This would "tie up" or make a tangled mess in the bobbin until it jammed. It would probably not want to "go back to regular movement" either and if you ran it like this for very long it could do some damage or get way out of adjustment.
sewingmachineheaven 6 months ago
I had a lot of different sowing machines and one of them was a Singer 319 K. What he is saying a bought the needle for 319 is a bit wrong. You could use a normal needle but for security reasons you do not because it is made for shorter needles. To use it for normal needles you have to open the cover in front and lose the screw that is holding the needle bar. That bar has to be moved up 1 to 1,5 mm in the same position. OBS keep the same position. Then screw up the screw and put the cover back.
MrSeekLoad 10 months ago
@MrSeekLoad is there any chance you could do a video on how you do this? I'm not quite getting it from your description, a demonstration would be great!
Frewtsalad 7 months ago
@Frewtsalad I'll get the machine out and take a look.. I never tried to change the needle bar setting. But if it can be done I'll do it!
sewingmachineheaven 7 months ago
@MrSeekLoad Hmmm I'll have to check on that tomarrow..
sewingmachineheaven 7 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven If you need any help from me to guide you I will be on line Wensday 03-08-2011. At 18:00 english hour. I also have facebook my name is there SeekLoad there is only 1 SeekLaod on FaceBook so you can not miss it.
MrSeekLoad 7 months ago
@MrSeekLoad Well I tried to make this adjustment.. No luck. I didn't want to have to resort to a hammer to try to get the bar to move so I Quit before I could do any damage. If you can make a video of the adjustment I would like to see how it is done. My bar is stuck and I don't want to do any harm to a machine that works fine with the right needle. It also seems if this adjustment was made it could cause a real problem with the hook hitting the thread and splitting it.
sewingmachineheaven 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven First don't ever ever use a hammer. It sound like your machine has got so old oil that it has turned in to glue there. Try oiling to much a couple of times and let the oil settle a bought two to tree weeks. It does not matter it will be over oiled you can dry it with some toilet paper wen you start working on it. I continue I don't have space in one message.....
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven See to that the oil is good oil you could use "Brake oil DOT 4" if you don't have sowing machine oil. It is not guaranteed bu it should help the screw to come loose easier."Brake oil DOT 4" is for cars and it is the finest oil that is made for cars. But after using the oil and you did your adjustment see to use another oil here and there like "gearbox oil" if you don't have sowing machine oil. The motive to that is CONTINUING
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven The motive to that is that "Brake oil DOT 4" is verry thin and it is almoust to thin for a sowing machine almost to thin. The thinnest of it makes it a perfect cleaner for oils that have turned into glue and rust without damaging the machine. If needed clean it with a cloth of toilet paper.OBS! Do NOT use any acids or normal oil thous do destroy the hooker if they drop on it.OBS! Do NOT use car engine oil it is a risk it will turn into glue after a wile and jam the machine.
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven Too unscrew the screw you have to use something like a T handle screwdriver or even more powerful something like 90 degree screwdriver. You can find them in tool boxes with keys and stuff and you may need to use an extension on the screwdriver because they are pretty short. OBS! Be careful with the pressure because thous 90 degree screwdriver are really powerful and they can break the head of the screw if your not careful. CONTINUING
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven OBS!!! To NOT damage the machine you need to pot the needle bar at the exact same position jut slightly moved up. The length to move up is equal the length of the needle difference or just measure that the needle goes back up wen it is 4 mm above the bar in the middle were the hooker is. CONTINUING..
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven OBS!!!! there is NO danger of moving the needle bar to the sides or forewords or backwards if you unscrew the right screw, because that is impossible because that needle bar screw only holds the bar in what vertical high it is not in what position, but the needle can turn on its own radius so be careful to see to that the hole of the needle is at 90 degrees to the hooker. You can fix the screw back but not to hard CONTINUING
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven You can fix the screw back but not to hard so you can test what you have done and change the position. You test the position by in slow motion wining the machine by hand wile looking at were the hooker meats the needle to see if everything is in place. If it is not then loosen the screw and change the position and so on util you find the position. OBS! Do NOT CONTINUING
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven OBS! Do NOT use the machine until your finished and always before your finished try it with one 110 needle in slow motion by hand looking at the point were the needle meets the hooker so you really see the needle hole that it really is 90 degrees from the hooker. That is the needle hole should be in front of you in the same position as the original needle did before you loosen the screw. So DO take a good look at the original needle before you start CONTINUING
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven Alternative because you are not me with over 10 years of experience in repairing and modifying, take a PICTURE of the original needle in front of the hooker in its lowest position before you start. That is because the new needle position with the new needle should be in the same position wen it is put on the needle bar the only deference should be that the needle bar will be slightly up. OBS!!! If you in any CONTINUING
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven OBS!!! If you in any situation are not able to loosen the screw and you don't need the machine try to oil it like I told you but instead of keeping it two weeks keep it 3 mouth. If it does not loosen then with the 90 degree screwdriver BY HAND it probably never will so give up. OBS!!! Remember only loosen it by hand and no other means. The most powerful hand screwdriver is the 90 degree screwdriver but be careful it can break the head of the screw. If that happens CONTINUING
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven The most powerful hand screwdriver is the 90 degree screwdriver but be careful it can break the head of the screw. If that happens the machine will still work perfectly because only the head of the screw breaks NOT the screw inside witch hold the needle bar in place., that will remain unmoved and if it moves the screw won't break. If it is broken the screw will never be able to be taken out although the machine will work perfectly. CONTINUING WITH THE LAST PART
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
@sewingmachineheaven I am sorry I sold my machine.Sorry a bought that but I could make a movie with another old machine of a different mark and a different design but with the same screw situation just to show you what to do it is a Husqvarna,but it has the same principals for the needle bar just a different design. I will not unscrew my machine because it does not need to but the instructions I will show you how to do it and how to measure and test without the risk of damming the machine.
MrSeekLoad 6 months ago
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MrSeekLoad 10 months ago
Not to mention that the K made in England (or so I'm told) has the chrome "keys" or levers on top that really make it stand out. I was told that other sewing machine manufacturers of the time warned users that the infernal levers could catch the flaxen hair of the user causing disaster. I thought that was hilarious..
sewingmachineheaven 1 year ago 2
You sound just like me. I get like a kid in a candy store talking of my myriad of Singers to others. Do more vids, man. These 319's are great machines. Once had an old Singer repair man tell me he 'HATED' the 319 because you have to lift up the machine to put the bobbin case back in & it takes a 206x13 needle that is getting harder to find. It is heavy & has a good, strong stitch. I use my 319's to make bowls out of clothesline cord using the 3-step zigzag stitch. Take care, Bruce.
richfincm 1 year ago 2
@richfincm These old machines have so many stories to tell. From when and where they were made and the designs and engineering changes through the ages. They are like little time machines, the precision and quality and the fact that they will last 100 years and still work like new is amazing to me. You have to appreciate quality and wormanship like that. Especially in an age where all you can find at the store is plastic Chinese junk that will make you go deaf from the noise they make.
sewingmachineheaven 1 year ago 2
@richfincm I'd LOVE to see one of your bowls!??
wheatina1 1 year ago