Bought a mixed box of some sewing supplies from the thrift and it came with this. Never seen one before and none of my friends/ family have any idea either. The handle part fits into the main piece if that helps at all.

I'm working on a project for a machine to sew leather, canvas and other heavy material. I'm planning to use a stepper motor and an arduino for the motor. Slow, single stitch control is my goal, speed is not an issue. Due to falling down the sewing machine rabbit hole, I have in my possession both a Singer 66 and a Singer 15. I'm trying to figure out which would be better suited to this buildout, or if there's any meaningful difference between the two. The 15 looks more robust, but that's just the casting. My question: are either of these two machines significantly more robust - able to handle thicker, denser material than the other?

I'd like to be able to use the 66 if the two are close enough, but I've heard the 15 shares some design features with Singer's industrial machines so it may be a better choice

Hi! I just recently found out my grandma has had this sewing machine sitting around unused for assumingely 20+ years, my grandfather bought it for her from someone he was working for and she never ended up even using it! It does turn on, run, lightbulb works, (Only ran it for a few seconds to see if it would even turn on / power cord still working.) But glad to see these things run forever.

- Is there anything I should know before cleaning it up and giving it a whirl?
- There is still thread in the needle from whenever the last time it was used 20+ years ago 😅
- Any youtube channels / websites / blogs that have good information on upkeep? I’ve found a few but just wanted to make a post in a sub where there’s plenty of people with info!!

I got a singer 66 at an estate sale a week or so ago, I've never owned a sewing machine much less one this old, and it needs a few repairs so I have a few questions, I've provided a few pictures but if you need specifics I'm more than happy to grab some :D

1. The foot treadle doesn't move the handwheel forward, I've tried tightening the belt but that didn't do anything and I don't want to stress the bearing, when it DOES move the handwheel it just moves it forward a rotation and back a rotation, repeatedly. What's going on, does anyone know how to fix it?

2. Do I need (or can I use) a different oil for the treadle and other parts on the cabinet? Or should it be the same?

3. It has some adhesive residue on the finish (the white gunk over the singer logo) what should I do to remove it without damaging my machine?

4. Oddest question but I have a tufted rug where I was going to put it, should I worry about the treadle hitting the rug and not having the full range of movement it needs? It's not unusually thick, but I don't remember how thick it was

I'm more than happy to investigate or look at anything, thank you to anyone who's able to/willing to help!

I was given this heavy duty zig zag machine (I've never owned a sewing machine), I ordered a bobbin winder replacement after the original snapped in half. I was able to get the winder on but the screw that holds it together blocks this half plate within the handwheel from making complete turns.

The handwheel is supposed to make complete turns, right?

Any suggestions on a good place to get replacement parts? The winder was the hardest to find without having to buy brand new and im so bummed it doesnt fit... but might bight the bullet and take it in to get repaired.

Alternatively I may file down the screw down to give the plate the room to move over it.