Rivkie's Singer 15-30 Comes Back to Life - Sunday Morning Quickies, April 24, 2022

This week, we breath life back into the Singer 15-30 that we took apart last week, and get an update on the live session!
00:00 Intro and titles
00:43 Rivkie's 15-30 comes back to life (cleaning)
06:15 15-30 Reassembly
12:48 An easier way to install the connecting rod
17:41 Checking the timing
18:18 Wrapping her up
19:58 Update on the live session
20:30 Final thoughts
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[@Deb-wi5ye]

Another great video Bob! She sure is shiny ✨!

[@janevacani6789]

I'm here for the schmoo!

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

I think that's going to wind up on a Tee Shirt!

[@janevacani6789]

@@BobFowlerWorkshop That would be amazing, Bob! One of my favourite words, hee hee!

[@meganmills6545]

That was sooooooo satisfying! It's a lot of work but Oh. My. Goodness. It just oozes "craftsmanship" and "quality" more and more as you move from wire wheeling to buffing to assembling and adjusting. Sorcery...

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

Yeah, that was a lot of work. I've worked on a lot of filthy machines, but this one was not just old dry crud, it had an oil slick! It took a few more hours to get her finished, but she's done now, sews beautifully, and will be going home in a couple of days!

[@jorgesaenz455]

Wow I can't believe we have the same grinder motor by Craftsman.

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

You've got to be kidding! My Dad bought that back in the early 1970's. When he passed in 1998, my brother took it into his shop, and when he passed in 2009 I brought it home. One side cover has been missing since my brother had it.

[@lauramilak5404]

So enjoyed this, so many valuable tips. Also I just saved a very crusty 15-30 from the dump. It will be a learning experience for sure. We live near Albany NY- was hoping at some point you would consider an in person outdoor workshop for small groups. I will be joining you on April 29th

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

That is a distinct possibility...

[@janetstutoring8635]

I have not discovered if you have already shown this, but I am in need of assistance on my 1908 15-30. Even given the date, it is electric, so no treadle to contend with on this one. What I am having difficulty with is the bobbin winder assembly. I have two issues: 1) the bobbin tire doesn't come close to making contact with the balance wheel and there appears to be no adjustment options on the winder assembly, even though one model I've seen does have such an adjustment plate. I'm wondering if the tire I bought is not the correct one? IS there another that is much fatter? Still not sure it would connect with the balance wheel hub but...just thinking. 2) In the process of fiddling with the assembly, I decided it was just time to take it off and clean it well. I didn't take a close enough look at the position of the springs, so one I took off without noting it's orientation within the whole thing, and then another one "sprung" off as I was unscrewing it, so have no idea how it goes back on. Have you done a video on disassembly and reassembly of a bobbin winder of this vintage. It appears that they have changed in little ways over the years, so all the "help" I've been given so far doesn't apply to my exact design. Thanks for any pointers you can send my way. Appreciatively, A Stumped Newbie

[@popheiz]

Bob, I'm interested to build a fixture to service old cabinet model machines. You said plans were available on your website, alas I couldn't find it. Could you please help me?

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

You can find it here: bobsvsmservice.com/sewing-machine-repair-and-maintenance-fixture/

[@deboramunoz1084]

Hello Bob, I like your videos! Question: What your opinion about soaking undercarriage parts in a degreaser solution rather than using a wire wheel for cleaning?

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

Hi Debora. Honestly, for me, it's an issue of time. The parts are still going to have to be scrubbed, regardless, so it's faster for me to just take them to the wire wheel and go to town. I always have another machine waiting in the wings, so getting the crud off as fast as possible is the way to go, at least for me. My shop is very small, so I don't have the luxury of having a lot of machines in various stages of disassembly at one time. If I have a machine apart and discover I need to source a part, I can keep maybe one or two aside (I have one on the side waiting for parts as I type), but not more. Oh yes, I don't have a slop sink in the shop, nor do I have a parts washer in the garage (yet), so all wet work is being done in the kitchen until I get my parts washer setup. My wife is VERY patient with me as it is, I'm not going to push my luck!

[@adumont]

Any tip for those of us not having a wire wheel or that kind of heavy duty tools? In my case I do have time and patience. Is there any recommended product or solution to clean the parts and restore them to a clean and shinny look?