Singer 31-15 Balance Wheel: Removal & Replacement

Viewer Carmen asked how to take the wheel off a 31-15. It's not hared, but there is a thing or two to be aware of - especially when putting it back on!
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[@Amritadivya]

I own one of these monsters and I am really looking forward to learning more about how to care for it! Thanks!!!

[@user-pn7fx2ko5r]

Yay! I’m picking one of these up today so I can’t wait to learn about it from you. I have a 201, a 15-91, and a 99k and you’ve helped me with all of them so far. I’m so grateful!

[@user-zx9cf6xb4q]

It will be interesting to see refreshing this big one!

[@carmencolon3520]

Just reviewing again to put Hercules parts back . Thanks for everything you do.

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

Glad to be of assistance!

[@sewterie]

Hey, they must have been my neighbors. Anyway, hope to see this one working before long. Thanks for sharing Bob. I would love to see that 95-10!!!

[@oldgrump99]

What a Godsend this video was. I was having that exact problem. Thank you so much!

[@SewingMachineRehab]

I have wanted to know more about these! And thanks for the tease…”I’m not even going to show you that.” You know when I hear something is gross and “schmoo monster” you have my attention. Don’t give yourself a hernia getting that one off the bench! 😂

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

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[@djillalimansouri7313]

For first Time i see vidéo .i've machine like this .I like it .thanks from Algeria

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

Thanks, and welcome! Glad you liked it.

[@ronalddevine9587]

Can't wait to see it finished.

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

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[@carmencolon3520]

OMG! With all your respect 🙌 👏 🙏 👌 I love you. Thanks so much for getting back with a demonstration. Believe I was doing half wrong. Thanks you for saving me and Hercules because I can bearly carry it.😅

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

Ask and ye shall receive Carmen!

[@carmencolon3520]

@@BobFowlerWorkshop Hats off to you 👏 🙌 👌 👍. Thanks

[@pathejlik3718]

I have a 31-15 and a 31-20. I wish you had done this 2 weeks ago. I had to remove the handwheel by tapping gently with a rubber hammer, on the hand wheel, didn't want to move much because as you say it was full of schmew!!!!!! I saw this on another one of your videos, but it was not a 31-15. I was going to use hubby's gear puller but alas it was too big. I see how handy they are and am definitely getting my own! I am looking forward to more videos on the 31-15. I am guessing by your refusal to show how dirty it is, that it is just as bad as mine was!!!

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

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[@pathejlik3718]

I have you beat!!! Mine had much more schmoo.

[@jomercer21113]

We need t-shirts for our little Schmoo Freaks Anonymous club.

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

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[@u007foshay]

I have some vintage "gear-driven" (no belt) machines that I'd like to replace with a new, modern motor and foot pedal. And advice if this can be done and what "wheel" would I use? Thanks.

[@emilyrobinson6080]

I checked your site, I found the 31-15 user manual but not the adjuster manual. I just got a 31-15 on a treadle base in ROUGH shape and since it was performing subpar when I got it, and I had to pull the needle bar to get at some major chunks of grime behind it, Im anticipating having to re-time it once its all back together. Any word on where that manual might be found?

[@dennislett7896]

Is there a way to adjust the pedal to slow down the machine? i know replacing pulley on motor to a smaller one is one way but is there any other way?

[@sayadsahil5515]

Hi

[@bruin6179]

Can you do a video on the differences in cleaning/rebuilding a 31-20?

[@BobFowlerWorkshop]

If I can get a 31-20 I'll do a highlight video, but that may take some time.

[@bruin6179]

@@BobFowlerWorkshop that would be amazing! Not a big rush, I'm going to be playing with my 201-2 for now, but I have a line on a 31-20 that needs some TLC

[@debraclogston9379]

😅❤That is indusrial! Aa fwesomeness! I have a frieSEnd wbho hooked me upset with a Paff 145! He does machines for embroidering. Awesome mechanics. CHARECOSEW. Griffen Cooper. I have learned to appreciate machines.