Posted 3 years ago
BuckeyeDad
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In fair condition just wanted to know if anyone can tell me anything about it. It has all the accessories and everything , but I don't even know how to use it.
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Hi, BuckeyeDad. :-)
It's a bit difficult to tell exactly what you have because some of your pictures are a bit dark and fuzzy, and omit some elements.
Your first picture looks like a foot controller, and all of the information on it pertains strictly to the foot controller itself. Yours look like the sixth Part No. 194584 foot controller:
http://thefeatherweight221factory.com/attachments/Image/QOW_Aug11/FC_P6_001.JPG
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THE SIXTH 194584 foot control, Singer dropped the Gray Circle. Went from AMP to AMPERES Note the S. This foot control was used on many of the later AK and AL machines....
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http://thefeatherweight221factory.com/page30.php
I can't read the serial number in the little bronze cartouche on the machine head bed in front of the pillar, e.g.:
https://www.singermachines.co.uk/pub/media/upload/image/model_5.jpg
Judging from what you've written, you've already looked it up yourself if you're of the opinion that your machine is of 1952 vintage. However, it's always nice to be able to see a picture of the serial number to confirm, so if you could add a clear close-up picture of that to your post, it would be appreciated. :-)
There is no tension disc assembly in sight in any of your pictures, so I'm going to 'assume' (yes, I know) that there is one protruding from the face plate, which would mean that your machine is probably some flavor of a Singer model 15.
Here's a chart of model 15 sub-model comparisons. It really gets down in the weeds when it comes to things like the bobbin cases:
http://needlebar.org/main/15chart/
About the Singer model 15:
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/15
Here are some Singer model 15 manuals:
https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/ha-1-ib-wgh-instruction-manual.pdf
https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/singer-sewing-machine-manual-model-15-90.pdf
https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/15-91.pdf
Your decal set looks like Trefoil:
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/decals/decal17
I can't see your face plate or rear access panel, but here is a gallery of them for you to browse:
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/gallery_faceplates
Your machine head was probably made at Singer's Elizabethport factory (your foot controller was). About that factory:
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/elizabethport
https://www.ericwilliamsblog.com/left-behind-in-elizabeth-the-singer-manufacturing-company-part-1/
https://www.ericwilliamsblog.com/left-behind-in-elizabeth-the-singer-manufacturing-company-part-2/
I'm probably forgetting something, so here is my collection of vintage sewing machine links for you to browse:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/285089-vintage-sewing-machine-help
However, it's a lot to sift through, so if you have more questions, just ask them here in a comment.
Hi again, BuckeyeDad.
In looking again at the pictures of your vintage Singer, I suspect that it's a model 15-91. Here is more about the 15-91:
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Singer made the 15-91 between 1930 and 1956.
The 15-91’s most significant advancement was its built-in electric motor (known as a “potted motor”) with direct gear drive. With direct gear drive, the motor’s gears are linked directly to the sewing machine’s gears instead of using a belt. Direct gear drive is a significant improvement because it is stronger and more responsive than weaker slip-prone belt-driven machines. This allows the 15-91 to power through thick, tough materials such as denim, canvas, and leather. Another noteworthy feature was the location of the tension assembly; Singer built them into the faceplate above the presser bar instead of at the front of the machine. The Model 15 also introduced a new needle with a flat on one side of the shank which was designated 15x1. This design became the standard needle used not just in most future Singer domestic machines, but also those of virtually all other makers. Under more modern classification systems the same design is also known as a 2020 or 130/705h. Singer incorporated several other features and capabilities into the Model 15 which made it a well-balanced machine. It has a low shank, an oscillating hook with Class 15 bobbins, a C.B. shuttle, reverse feed, a molded Singerlight, dropping feed dogs, a solid balance wheel, and an 11 o'clock' bobbin case finger.
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https://www.spoolofthought.com/1591-improved-family