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How to Use this Program
Machines covered and not covered in this workshop
If you need help...
VSMM EXTRA - LIVE Clinics & Membership
Please introduce yourself!
Survey
Before & After Pics
Private Community & Facebook Group
Course Curriculum
Zoom - Room for Open Use & Meetups
Buy, Sell Trade
Wish List
Social Media & Making New Friends
Tools overview
Proper lubricants
Proper cleaning chemicals
Proper cleaning materials
Setting up your workspace
Ultra-Sonic Cleaner for small parts
Dremel & rotary tools and brushes
Air compressors
Trouble threading needles
Needles Overview
Checklist of Basic Items
Overview of machine used - Cast Iron
Overview of machine used - All other machines
Remove covers and Parts - Cast Iron
Remove Covers and Parts - All other machines
Inspecting machine for issues - Cast iron
Inspecting for issues - All other machines
What to do if machine is frozen or hard to move
Clean upper area - Cast iron
Clean upper area Part 1 - All other machines
Clean upper area Part 2 - All other machines
Clean bobbin area (regular bobbin) - Cast iron
Clean bobbin area (shuttle) - Cast iron
Clean bobbin area & feed - All other machines
Clean bobbin area (front or side loading)
Clean needle bar area (128 style) - Cast iron
Clean needle bar area (66 style) - Cast iron
Clean needle bar area - All other machines
Clean lower area (shafts, Class 66) - Cast iron
Clean lower area (shafts, Singer 128) - Cast iron
Clean lower area - All other machines
Lubricate upper area - Cast iron
Lubricate upper area - All other machines
Lubricate bobbin area - All other machines
Lubricate needle bar area (128 style) - Cast iron
Lubricate needle bar area (66 style) - Cast iron
Lubricate needle bar area - All other machines
Lubricate lower area (shafts, 128 style) - Cast iron
Lubricate lower area - All other machines
Lubricate bobbin winder - external
Upper Tension Assembly
Using Dremel or Rotary tool
Clean exterior parts - Cast iron
AOM Clean exterior parts
Covers back on - All other machines
Install motor belt & adjust (external motors)
Handwheel Clutch
Install bobbin case (top loading)
Clean bobbin case & install (front or side loading)
Numbers on stitch length lever cover
Inspect all electrical wiring
Replacing the lead cord when applicable
External motor brushes & lubricant
Proper cleaning materials
Cleaning the exterior - Cast iron
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 1 - Upper cover
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 2 - Handwheel, Needlebar Cover
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 3 - Body of machine
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 4 - Body, cont.
Proper Bobbin
Test Sew & Balance Tension
Dressmaker - Japanese machine
Morse Fotomatic - Japanese machines
Singer 306k: Case Study
Kenmore 148 series: Case Study
Singer 66: Case Study
Singer Merritt-style machines
Singer Touch & Sew Overview
Adjusting Presser Foot Alignment
Adjusting Presser Foot Height
Bobbin Winder Assemblies on various machines
Cam Stack Systems on various machines
Checking the Timing
Extracting Screws
Frozen Reverse Lever (Kenmore)
Hook Gear Box (Kenmore)
Necchi BU - Replacing broken upper thread guide
Necchi Mira BU Wonderwheel
Pfaff 1222 Camstack Replacement
Singer 201 Bobbin Case
Singer 221 Motor Wiring
Super Glue Acceleration
Swing Needle Singers (306k, 319k, etc.) - adjusting needle position
Known issues with various brands & models
Upper tension assembly on various machines
Getting Started
How to Use this Program
Preview
Machines covered and not covered in this workshop
Preview
If you need help...
VSMM EXTRA - LIVE Clinics & Membership
Please introduce yourself!
Survey
Before & After Pics
Preview
Private Community & Facebook Group
Course Curriculum
Zoom - Room for Open Use & Meetups
Misc. Items
Buy, Sell Trade
Wish List
Social Media & Making New Friends
Tools, Materials & Setup
Tools overview
Proper lubricants
Proper cleaning chemicals
Proper cleaning materials
Setting up your workspace
Ultra-Sonic Cleaner for small parts
Dremel & rotary tools and brushes
Air compressors
Trouble threading needles
Preview
Needles Overview
Checklist of Basic Items
Preview
Disassemble Covers & Parts
Overview of machine used - Cast Iron
Overview of machine used - All other machines
Preview
Remove covers and Parts - Cast Iron
Remove Covers and Parts - All other machines
Inspecting machine for issues - Cast iron
Inspecting for issues - All other machines
Clean Interior of Machine
What to do if machine is frozen or hard to move
Clean upper area - Cast iron
Clean upper area Part 1 - All other machines
Clean upper area Part 2 - All other machines
Clean bobbin area (regular bobbin) - Cast iron
Clean bobbin area (shuttle) - Cast iron
Clean bobbin area & feed - All other machines
Clean bobbin area (front or side loading)
Clean needle bar area (128 style) - Cast iron
Clean needle bar area (66 style) - Cast iron
Clean needle bar area - All other machines
Clean lower area (shafts, Class 66) - Cast iron
Clean lower area (shafts, Singer 128) - Cast iron
Clean lower area - All other machines
Lubricate Machine
Lubricate upper area - Cast iron
Lubricate upper area - All other machines
Lubricate bobbin area - All other machines
Lubricate needle bar area (128 style) - Cast iron
Lubricate needle bar area (66 style) - Cast iron
Lubricate needle bar area - All other machines
Lubricate lower area (shafts, 128 style) - Cast iron
Lubricate lower area - All other machines
Lubricate bobbin winder - external
Clean External Parts
Upper Tension Assembly
Using Dremel or Rotary tool
Clean exterior parts - Cast iron
AOM Clean exterior parts
Covers back on - All other machines
Install motor belt & adjust (external motors)
Handwheel Clutch
Install bobbin case (top loading)
Clean bobbin case & install (front or side loading)
Numbers on stitch length lever cover
Motor & Electrical
Inspect all electrical wiring
Replacing the lead cord when applicable
External motor brushes & lubricant
Clean Exterior of Machine
Proper cleaning materials
Cleaning the exterior - Cast iron
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 1 - Upper cover
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 2 - Handwheel, Needlebar Cover
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 3 - Body of machine
AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 4 - Body, cont.
Sew & Adjust
Proper Bobbin
Test Sew & Balance Tension
Bonus: Case Studies
Dressmaker - Japanese machine
Morse Fotomatic - Japanese machines
Singer 306k: Case Study
Kenmore 148 series: Case Study
Singer 66: Case Study
Singer Merritt-style machines
Singer Touch & Sew Overview
Bonus Modules
Adjusting Presser Foot Alignment
Adjusting Presser Foot Height
Bobbin Winder Assemblies on various machines
Cam Stack Systems on various machines
Checking the Timing
Extracting Screws
Frozen Reverse Lever (Kenmore)
Hook Gear Box (Kenmore)
Necchi BU - Replacing broken upper thread guide
Necchi Mira BU Wonderwheel
Pfaff 1222 Camstack Replacement
Singer 201 Bobbin Case
Singer 221 Motor Wiring
Super Glue Acceleration
Swing Needle Singers (306k, 319k, etc.) - adjusting needle position
Known issues with various brands & models
Upper tension assembly on various machines
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