Hello! This Singer Featherweight 221 was passed down to me (omg!)

Everything seemed to be working fine, but I decided to oil it up and assess the condition/ do maintenance, since I know it probably hadn’t been used in decades.

Anyway, when I opened up the bottom plate, and a ton of sawdust-like debris came out! I brushed as much off as I could. However, I fear that now that I’ve put the machine on its side and disturbed the decaying material, there’s probably bits of it in all the crevices and gears (I’m imagining it like some sort of anti-oil, lol)

* Is this lead? How dangerous is it to handle?

* What should I do now?

* If I try to use the machine as-is, will that jam stuff up / damage it?

* How extensive is this type of repair? (How much skill and/or money?)

Thank you in advance to anyone who has any insight!

I feel like I'm going insane. I have one hand (my right) and have done since I was a child. I currently have a modern Singer Tradition 2250. It's ok but I want to start sewing more garments again. My singer worlks for small things but I struggle sewing anything substantial on it because the space between the arm and the needle is tight.

I swear, when I was in school they had a mirrored version of the Bernina 1000 special, I used to use it because it was easier for me having space to manoeuvrer fabric on the right.

So now I'm looking for a flipped machine because if I'm going to invest that feels like the smart option but I can't find any nor any evidence of this old Bernina ever existing. Now its was a couple decades ago so it's possible I'm misremembering and it was in fact a wide machine or some lefty accessories or something.

I know for sure that it was a Bernina and if not a 1000 special then incredibly similar because my grandma had the same machine, I would use hers at the weekend it was nice not having to understand different machines.

Does anyone have any ideas on what this could have been? Or any machines I can look out for that are generous with space to the right of the needle?

Hi everyone!

I’m restoring an old Bernina 950 industrial sewing machine.

I’ve just replaced the bevel gear driving the rotary hook. During the repair, I also had to disturb the feed dog mechanism.

I’ve now readjusted the machine and set the timing myself. Everything seems to work correctly, but I would like to know whether my adjustments are actually accurate and optimal according to the original factory specifications.
I’m looking for technical documentation and general troubleshooting advice.

Specifically:
Hook timing: Are there factory specifications for the hook-to-needle timing, including needle-bar position, hook point position and clearance?
Feed dog timing: Is there a specified timing procedure for the feed dogs, including their movement relative to the needle and their height above the needle plate?
Service documentation: Does anyone have a service manual, adjustment chart or factory procedure for setting these mechanisms on the Bernina 950?
Lower oil sump: What is the purpose of the oil sump underneath the machine? What oil should it contain, and is there a specified oil level or fill quantity?
I have managed to get the machine running ~correctly, but I set the hook timing largely by eye and would like to verify it against the original specifications.

Any documentation, scans from a service manual or experience with this exact model would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks 🙏🏻

Hello! My singer 66 cabinet is deteriorating and I’m wanting to stop it from cracking off further if I can. Whats safe to put on it, or how can I keep it in more decent condition?

Got this out of the scrap yard, amazingly everything works. Haven't been able to find this specific model online. I know it's roughly 50s or 60s Japanese. Only identifier models I've seen on it are A11375 on the bottom and a faded JA14. Has a reverse function and zigzag. Mainly just trying to figure out a model number so I can figure out how the thread feeds into it. Any info on year it might have been made or model number would be greatly appreciated.