Singer 319 K and W

The Singer 319 K and W model. See one of the most fun Singer machines run. With hundreds of stitch combinations this one will keep you busy for days just exploring the possibilities. These machines are getting harder and harder to find especially if you want one in good condition ready to run. They are heavy, solid, smooth, powerful, and will last many lifetimes with some care and oil.

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[sewingmachineheaven]

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.

[gimmegary]

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.

[sewingmachineheaven]

@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.

[MrSeekLoad]

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.

[Frewtsalad]

@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]

@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]

@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.

[MrSeekLoad]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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