TROUBLESHOOTING SERIES #19: 50 Year Old Plastic? Reinstalling the Side Panel Safely; the Right Way!

[@Linda-di2es]

Wow it never ceases to amaze me the stuff you find in those old machines! I have never taken the side panel off my 158.1946 when cleaning it, but now that I see how easily you did that, I’m going to go see if mine comes off the same. Thanks for sharing!

[@kenkracko9303]

Really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from them If you get a chance, pick up a 158.1914 which is a big brother to the 1941. The 1914 is the free arm version with 14 buit in stitches, 30 cams, buttonholer, and monogrammer.

[@janemiller8233]

Very helpful video. Thanks for making it.

[@tanyajones5821]

But how do you get the panel off?

[@shopwornbear1171]

What you should do is a video on removing the back from a machine like a 158.1940, or some other machine with the twist clutch handwheel which is much larger than the handwheel hole. That you cannot just slip over like on the venerable 1941. That is a handwheel that, when you want to oil or change a belt, causes significantly more headaches than this style. Another really needed video...taking this hand wheel for the 1941 (or something similar) off for servicing. There isn't a single video out there I've been able to find that shows you how to take it off and put it back on. And it needs to come off sometimes; especially if it's a varnished oil situation, which happens from time to time. Love the video as usual!!

[@srd7175]

I’m a novice VSM 158.1941 owner and love your channel. I have the manual and did the cleaning when I bought it. I did not open this side panel to clean it. Should I? The only issues I’ve had is tension.

[@paulinegagne-bertrand9871]

I have the 1972 edition of this sewing machine without the free arm. It has never given me any problems throughout the years. Very good machine. Would you give a tutorial on all the parts that need to be oiled. Thanks.

[@debraclogston9379]

Have you ever worked on a Singer Stylist 533? Is it worth the effort?

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

I have an aluminum side panel on my 158.1774. The other 1774 has plastic. Metal ones exist.