Viking Husqvarna 6000 Series Sewing Machine - Assessment and Buyer's Guide.

[@InStitches]

If anyone knows what the Viking equivalent series and model is, please comment. I'd like to accurately title this video. Thanks.

[@Drottninggatan2017]

Vikings should have the same Class and Model numbers as the regular Husqvarnas. The numbers are a bit confusing for some reason. It seems like talking about "Class" goes a long way back and was used by other brands as well. In the 1960's Husqvarna made the Class 21 and then they came out with the Class 2000, that has this type of internal cam stack, colour coding and Trimotion. Next they made the 6010 starting in 1967, that replaced the original 2000, but it was considered to be a class 2000 and model 6010, (or something like that). Subsequent models just had higher numbers. So the main models are 2000, 6010, 6020, 6030, 6430, 6440, 6450, 6460 and lastly 6570, with some simpler models in between there.

[@markhendrickson7795]

I believe I have the US version of this machine. I it is a Viking 6000 Model 6440. Pictures here: photos.app.goo.gl/hY1Qf6waJL5CKwmn8

[@kdixie67]

It was sold as the model 6440 in the US. But if you go to the Viking website, you will only find it under the 2000 series if you are looking for manuals and such.

[@danc621]

The marketing dept decided that the American consumer would be more comfortable with the name VIKING rather than Husqvarna so the US version Viking 6440; however, it continues to be a 2000 Series for parts. Where yours says Husqvarna 2000, the US version decal is VIKING Husqvarna (2000 omited). In the lower right it says SWEDEN Viking 6440.

[@InStitches]

@@danc621 Thanks for the info.

[@avelsgard78]

You are amazing! Such a great teacher. I am learning so much! I have 7 machines from the Viking 6000 series and your videos are a Godsend. I also have a Viking 21 and a 21E and you were wonderful in your tutorials on them as well!! Love it...and THANK YOU from America!

[@InStitches]

Thanks. I'm pleased the videos are helpful.

[@tomobedlam297]

These really are wonderful machines to sew on. I was given two of this exact model a week ago. Both non-runners but fortunately broken in different places so managed to make a fully functional one out of the two. It involved swapping out the broken cam stack and the motor. Both motors had fully worn and broken bushes but I had a set of spare brushes from an old Bernina that fit. When using low ratio it runs noticeably noisier but was told by the previous owner that was how it was since new. It's sews lovely and quiet in normal ratio and the foot pedal gives excellent control with no sudden jump between low and high speed. Thanks once again for another helpful and informative video! 👍

[@leben54]

I got one for free, as the cam thing was broken. I spent some money on fixing the machine, and it really is a wonderful machine! It worked fine on straight stitch and zigzag without having the thing fixed

[@tereseheinen9632]

Yes in the US, these are labeled the 6000 series. I own one I am restoring and would appreciate any link on the CamStacks.

[@eunicetimbrook54]

Sir. I Bought a Viking 6440 and watched your videos...Thank you very much. I have a question on the buttonhole adjustment. I could not find the "notch" on the cylinder to adjust. Can you help? Everything else works great now! Except a sping that I found in the bottom of the machine I can find where it goes. Can I message you with a picture?

[@stephenm18]

Thank you for an excellent video! In the states we have the same model numbers (6010, 6020, 6440, 6460). At least 90% have bad cams stacks, sometimes bad cam drive gears, and most models after 6020 have frozen control knobs and butthole mechanisms due to the use of lithium grease which becomes nearly solid. Plus at this point in time their capacitors are failing left and right. New cam stacks are about $55 USD on eBay. All of this coupled with the noise these machines make even when they are well maintained has put me off of this design of Husqvarna Viking machines.

[@dobraOsoba]

I've found some 3d models of cam stacks etc that can be 3d printed. Seems promising in solving some issues !

[@gillyBillustrator365]

Would you have any parts available if you have old machines

[@stephenm18]

@@gillyBillustrator365 I have a few complete 6000 series parts machines that I haven't touched. I'll likely sell them whole on eBay for parts or repair. I just don't have the time to dismantle them and list each part like some sellers.

[@wintergirl8]

Lol @butthole 😂

[@rociobach4642]

Hi, my 6030 In zigzag it works fine. As soon as it is put in straight stitch the part in the back that controls forward and reverse drops down and it stays in reverse. The button for reversing is not touching the rocker thing in the back at that point.

[@jimmynolan5291]

Thanks for this video! Helped me a lot now as I have one of these that’s all gummed up. I have freed most of it but I have a question. When I turn the hand wheel the axle moves about a quarter inch back and forth depending on the direction. Is that normal? It makes it bind slightly. Thanks!

[@elizamvaladez4786]

I have a Bucking Selectronic 6570 series with case but I didn't find the manual. I don't know if you have a video on how to thread it. It does turn on and it does have the back part. My daughter wants me to fix her wedding dress because she's getting married in a couple of months and she's lost weight and so now I'd like to see if I can try my Viking sewing machine.

[@elizamvaladez4786]

Sorry misspelled Viking

[@Nyxius0]

I got mine from goodwill for 14.49 barely anything is wrong but it does need some minor adjustments. Surprisingly the cam is in really good shape But I also have the 3d printer files and a 3d printer so I'm good on that. though it didn't come with the power cable so I ordered on on ebay and freed up the stuck knobs with some good ol pb blaster.

[@hihenry8129]

Great description, is there any chance you could make a video of setting the needle bar in the right position (centre of needle plate), plus how to avoid the needle touching the hook from front to back. It’s in the repair manual but would be great to see how it is done.

[@InStitches]

Sure, at some time... :)

[@hihenry8129]

@@InStitches thanks.

[@juliecakess]

Hey i hav this machine. When i start it and press the pedal, the needle wont go down. Do you know what i can do to fix it?

[@EkiwwaNoel]

Hello, this machine has the same, bobbin belt, that turns motor to bobbin, in mine the belt broke. And I don't know where to go buy it. Do you know by chance? Thanks

[@raine1988]

This is a great and informative video! Thanks for uploading!

[@lukefenech]

G'day. I have the same issue with out-of-time buttonholer shaft notch but I am struggling to work out how to turn them back into sync. Just to be sure, it's the metal component that I should be able to turn on the shaft...Not the plastic cam to the back of the machine? Cheers mate.

[@InStitches]

Take a look at this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3bZZGSLe7x8fZY . Thanks for joining up on Patreon. Please let me know if you need more help. Cheers.

[@edithagbayani8835]

I just want to know if you have manual on how to use and clean my viking sewing machine model 2781

[@drewlawrence696]

Lovely machine...except for that cam-stack holder design, definitely prefer the cam-stack design on my F&R 906. I do especially like the low-speed-high-torque controller on that Husky tho'.

[@dobraOsoba]

having trouble removing handwheel. maybe my arms are too weak. any suggestions?

[@artemt4314]

Thank for review! Is it good for leather 2-3 mm?

[@InStitches]

Hi, maybe it would do it as long as there are no major lumps and bumps. You'd probably need to try it. Thanks.

[@artemt4314]

@@InStitches Thanks!

[@Helikopterpop]

Husqvarna is pronounced with a long soft U. Like the sound of the word blues. Think of it as Bluesqvarna but with the H instead of Bl

[@InStitches]

Thanks for that, you explained that very well. Even the suppliers of Husqvarna pronounce it the way I do, even nationwide advertising. It's a very popular brand here.

[@Helikopterpop]

@@InStitches yeah, I live in sweden not that far from the town huskvarna where the husqvarnas are made. Or atleast were made. They are famous for weapons, enduros and crosses, mopeds and such aswell. And of course their ovens and kitchen utilitys.

[@bilkorning9597]

3D printing. I make new cam wheels, replace part fore the plastic cam. And hand wheel.

[@InStitches]

I can still buy the cam stacks new. The printed hand wheel would be handy though. Thanks.

[@susanacaraballo101]

Buenas quisiera saber como quitaste la tapa donde se ubica la tension

[@gillyBillustrator365]

Hi, would you have a parts list for this machine, a Viking 6440 thanks

[@InStitches]

Hi. Yes I have parts for these. You can contact me via email. My web address is in the video description. Thanks.

[@kdixie67]

It was sold in the US as a Viking 6440. I have been told that it was the last heavy metal machine that Viking made. I would add that you can replace the camstack by harvesting from another machine, if you can find one with a good camstack. I now have one good machine running and two that I use for parts. I tend to buy them when I catch people selling them. Makes finding parts much easier to keep my machine running.

[@InStitches]

Thanks. Having parts machines is very handy.

[@anncrosby2094]

My own ancestry is Scandinavian so I always enjoy looking at things from that part of the world, so it’s great for me to see a review like this. May I ask about the part you call a “brush” , to me it looks nothing like what I would call a brush, it looks like a little block of steel… regards from Ann here in Melbourne

[@InStitches]

Hi. It's what we call a brush because it 'brushes' against the commutator and is made of carbon. Unlike a brush to do your hair or clean up with. Thanks.

[@shareetagala4276]

What penetrating oil do you recommend? I want to try this as two of the knobs are slow to move and the reverse button is loose.

[@InStitches]

I use CRC 556 but you could also try WD40. Thanks.

[@danc621]

@@InStitches KROIL is an excellent penetrating oil for removing dried grease and freeing up seized parts. I do not recommend WD40, in fact, I discourage it. It is not a lubricant, it is designed specifically for displacing water.

[@InStitches]

@@danc621 Thanks for the info. I have had quite a bit of feedback about WD40, generally in a negative respect. I don't know anything about WD40 to be honest, I just hear it talked about a lot in regards to penetrating oil. I was led to believe it was often used in the same way we would use CRC 5.56 here. I mention it in my videos as a potential substitute to CRC. I'm going to try to use the general term "penetrating oil" from now on. Cheers.

[@ClutchClarkUSA]

@@InStitches WD-40 has a great marketing department…haha I used it for years myself and was then fortunately introduced to a few genuine penetrating oils (CRC, Kroil, the smelly PB Blaster). Cheers

[@merseyless]

Wait. Are those cams plastic? Perfect contender for 3d (resin) printing.

[@robertaalmeida5785]

I was thinking the same thing

[@InStitches]

I guess the time it takes to design the part to print would far outweigh the cost of just buying a new one? Also, if you look closely, there is a metal tube which holds the plastic cams which I guess could complicate things?

[@tomdiaz237]

Any one knows on how to lubricant frozen knobs on the Viking 64 60

[@samirsabih2177]

شكرا جزيلا لهذا العرض الجميل Thank you very Mach

[@madihabout]

i have problem with needle timing please help

[@kathleenquirk6479]

Can you please confirm or deny if this has the deal breaker you showed in one of your videos I can send photos and video

[@anneaustin1482]

When I purchased my 64 40 in 1975, the seller told me it was the quivalent of an industrial sewing machine, and this was a selling point for me. Now 47 years later and even having regular services it is beginning to let me down. My hubby seems to think that this shoulsn't be happening as I haven't used the machine in an industrial capacity. Was the salesman incorrect in his statement?

[@InStitches]

Although they are a very good robust domestic machine it would be a long stretch to compare them with an industrial. Thanks.

[@thehighwayman78]

My stitch select dial is seized , and the reverse is stuck in - hope it can be un-seized!

[@InStitches]

I have a video covering that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3bZZGSLe7x8fZY Thanks.

[@thehighwayman78]

@@InStitches Heheh third time I try to answer this, i dont know where my last two messages went but in short, thank you it worked :)

[@loreensroufe9150]

Selling one how much should one ask?

[@jaelinegarcia5994]

Thanks for this

[@InStitches]

My pleasure!

[@felixnwadioha-oy9df]

Why is my sewing backwards

[@redpost2380]

Cracked cams are common DO NOT throw them away, they can be fixed. The aftermarket cams I have seen are not ABS plastic and are not on a steel grooved shaft. Keep the original

[@InStitches]

Sure can. I have them in stock new. Cheers.

[@redpost2380]

@@InStitches The original or the aftermarket?

[@InStitches]

@@redpost2380 The originals are not available new anymore so I have new aftermarket ones. They work well.

[@bentrider1643]

Where can I get an aftermarket cam stack????????????? Thanks.

[@tranwatches5416]

Hi are u in Australia

[@InStitches]

New Zealand.

[@looloo4029]

2000 is the series. 6440 is the model.

[@InStitches]

Thanks. The Husqvarna here is a 2000 series but is the Viking also known as a 2000? I thought the Vikings were 6000s but I'm not sure.

[@looloo4029]

In Stitches I am writing to you from Australia so we probably have the same branding and model numbers as you do in New Zealand. I have 2 Husqvarna Optima 150 sewing machines. In the USA, they are known as the Viking 150. Anyway, that’s a fantastic machine you have there.

[@violettoth2951]

So much time talking about a screwdriver?

[@InStitches]

Thanks. I thought such an important subject deserved the time.

[@danc621]

Not nearly enough time talking about a screwdriver. Save the fasteners!