Singer Sewing Machine Stand - Antique Makeover

[@whocares9180]

Hi Seth, I hope the mysterious algorithm catches and pushes you soon, you deserve it. Still can't believe you don't have more views. Just wanna say I enjoy your work, keep going!

[@stuffsethmakes]

thank you so much!🙌🏻 Haha, I keep telling myself it's a marathon and not a sprint. I know my content isn't necessarily always going to be content for the attention-lacking youngsters out there, but i'm trying to play the long game 🤣. Thank you for watching and for the support!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@BruceAUlrich]

Enjoyed the whole process! I really like how the custom letters came out also

[@stuffsethmakes]

thanks B! 🙌🏻

[@131dyana]

Great rebuild.

[@stuffsethmakes]

thanks so much! i'm glad you enjoyed it!🙌🏻

[@thesublettes]

Great build Seth, keep up the great work!

[@stuffsethmakes]

thank you sir!! 🙌🏻

[@zybbok6122]

Wonderful video. I've always been interested in sewing machines (sewing machine nerd, I guess!). That's because when I was a boy, my mother always had a sewing machine. Round about 1955, she had one of these similar to yours where the machine drops down into the table. My father got an electric motor and foot pedal and somehow turned it into an electric sewing machine. I remember the motor had a small pulley and driving belt linked to the side wheel of the machine. He must have dismantled the treadle and linkages as well for the motor to work. He worked in the Singer factory in Clydebank, Scotland as a wood machinist and helped to make the wooden cabinets, carry cases and lids for the sewing machines. These cabinets and cases were made from a variety of different woods, Oak, Walnut, Mahogony, Maple, Cherry, Tiger Oak, Birch and Pine. Singer also offered cabinets made from exotic woods like Rosewood, Teak, or Exotic Burls. These were typically reserved for high-end, custom, or special edition models. The availability of wood types could vary by region and over time. Some Singer sewing machine cabinets were highly ornate and featured intricate woodwork, while others were more utilitarian in design. The choice of wood often played a role in the overall aesthetics and cost of the sewing machine cabinet. Collectors and enthusiasts today often seek out Singer cabinets made from specific wood types for their historical and aesthetic value. About 1962, he was made redundant due to Singer discontinuing the wooden cabinets and wooden carry cases and starting to make their carry cases from plastic. By the mid to late 20th century, the production of sewing machine cabinets had largely ceased in many parts of the world as sewing machine manufacturers, including Singer, focused on producing sewing machines that were more compact, lightweight, and designed to be used on various surfaces. The Singer factory closed in 1980 due to a number of factors: Changing Market Dynamics, Economic Challenges, Global Restructuring, Technological Advancements, Consolidation. The closure of the Clydebank factory is a reflection of broader trends in the sewing machine industry during the 20th century. The sewing machine market evolved significantly, with a shift toward smaller, more versatile machines and changes in manufacturing practices and locations to remain competitive in the global market.

[@stuffsethmakes]

what a great story! thanks so much for sharing. i see them often when I'm NOT looking for them, haha! I think it would be fun to get another one and go even further with a restoration or customization. Thanks for watching my video, I'm glad you liked it 🙌🏻

[@skigglystars9525]

Fantastic project. Problem solving skills, woodworking tricks, expertise and love - it's all in there.

[@stuffsethmakes]

thanks for watching! So glad you enjoyed it! It's on the long side but i had to fit a lot in there, haha! 🙌🏻

[@skigglystars9525]

@@stuffsethmakes I did not find it too long. It was important to show the process because this was not completely intended to be KZbin content, but rather a documentary for the new owners per request. I'm glad to see you honor that request. You're the kind of family member we all are thankful to have.

[@pavlinadraganova5327]

Amazing work and extremely helpful and detailed explanation! Thank you!

[@stuffsethmakes]

Thank you!🙌🏻. Some people don't like it because of the modifications I did, but it was never going to function as a working sewing machine again anyway. Glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!🙌🏻

[@christopherinteriors6521]

Wow, this looks amazing and great video. Where I live in the UK countryside, I find these old Singer bases all the time. I might look at making one into a table. You have earned a new subscriber.

[@stuffsethmakes]

i'm so sorry i didn't reply to this comment before!! thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I see these bases once in a while and since doing this one i've considered getting another but redoing it totally modern haha. we'll see. thanks for watching!🙌🏻

[@jimfrederickson9354]

Fantastic video Seth! Everything you make is absolutely amazing! I always learn so much from you, I love how you use the clamp to press in the brass nails!🤯🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@stuffsethmakes]

thank you Jim! 🙌🏻 I always hope I can share a little trick here and there even though I'm not a big channel (yet😜). Glad you enjoyed the video!! 👊🏻

[@kathleenstokes5865]

Great and I love your humor. Just subscribed.

[@stuffsethmakes]

thanks so much! i want my videos to be fun and (hopefully) interesting to watch, haha! Happy new year!🙌🏻

[@HavenandHobby]

Way to go husband! The video and the project look great!! 😍

[@zelophotography3620]

i thought your other video were well done...but this?? This is a full length masterpiece! Keep up the great work!!

[@craigsilsbee4175]

Good job on the project! I enjoyed the editing and humor. Speaking of, as a antique lover, I would’ve preferred you kept the original drawer frames, but I also understand the fun in building new ones. What’s humorous is you said you’ll rebuild them to save time but I don’t think that was the case, correct?

[@stuffsethmakes]

yeah, probably didn't save any time at all...add shooting video into the mix and any time i've saved is thrown out the window🤣

[@aliciasolano]

Hey Seth, might be a long shot since this was posted 9 months ago. I have this exact sewing machine and it actually has the machine attached. I recently moved and during the move the whole top cover was destroyed. Like I said a long shot, but would you happen to still have the top available and sell it to me?

[@stuffsethmakes]

Hi Alicia! No, sorry. long gone. Honestly it wasn't worth keep anyway. It was BEAT! haha

[@aliciasolano]

@@stuffsethmakes thank you for replying! I tried, Guess I’ll have to keep looking 😁

[@stuffsethmakes]

we just got home from a big antique show in texas, and looked at a lot of other antique/junk stores and i saw several of the singer sewing machine tables. they're out there! hopefully you can snap one up with a decent top to replace yours! 😃

[@ottobird1]

I would have liked it better if you restored the whole sewing machine instead of going the chop shop route.

[@stuffsethmakes]

thanks! that's not what my customer wanted though👍🏻