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    Posted 2 years ago

    DSM
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    Royal-Super De Luxe Precision-Japan: Unit has been in my mother's possession for many years. Any idea/year when these came out and if it's worth something, before I give it away?

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    1. keramikos, 2 years ago
      DSM, Say the secret woid. };-)

      What you have is a vintage Japanese Singer model 15 clone, probably a 15-88 or later sub-model (scroll down):

      http://needlebar.org/main/15chart/

      I'll give you a link for the generic model 15 manual, as well as for the 15-90 and 15-91:

      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-compressed.pdf

      https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/15-91.pdf

      The vintage is post-WWII, probably 1950s or 1960s.

      "Clone" sounds bad, but it isn't necessarily. About Singer model 15 clones:

      https://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/2017/01/singer-15-clone-vintage-sewing-machines.html

      Here's somebody demonstrating a near twin of yours and answering questions in the comments section:

      DELUXE PRECISION PRESIDENT SEWING MACHINE MADE IN JAPAN-clone 15

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nl6n_wiZ_0

      They may even want to take yours off of your hands:

      buzzsidds at gmail.com

      https://www.facebook.com/tksewingmachine
    2. DSM, 2 years ago
      keramikos, thank you! I konw how to run a stitch, but know nothing about the machine. I can tell you, my mother sworn by it and said it was in working condition. I just love the old designs; labels, logos and prints! I viewed all the links and the video was so informative, no idea it stitched leather.
      I will download the manuals. Thanks
    3. keramikos, 2 years ago
      DSM, You're welcome. :-)

      It sounds like you might be keeping it, so I'll refine and augment the information I gave you yesterday (I was more or less at the end of my serious Internet surfing day yesterday when I commented on this post).

      Your machine appears to be a near-clone of a Singer model 15-90, because it has these features (features which differentiate it from its siblings the 15-88 and 15-91 are annotated with asterisks):

      Solid handwheel *
      Bobbin case finger position is at 11 o'clock
      Bobbin case Simanco part number 125291
      Round plate stitch length control lever with reverse
      Direct bobbin winder
      Feed dogs will drop
      External motor (belt-driven) **

      * Differs in this from the 15-88 which has a spoked wheel
      ** Differs in this from the 15-91 which has a built-on, gear-driven motor

      http://needlebar.org/main/15chart/

      I think you can ditch the soft copy for the model 15-91, because you have links for both the generic model 15 and the 15-90; however, I'll give you a link for the adjuster's manual for that variation (mostly because I couldn't find a free one for the 15-90):

      https://archive.org/details/singer-15-91-adjusters-manual-en/mode/2up

      Your motor drive belt looks like an improvised replacement and it looks a bit shaky. If you want to get a real replacement, this outfit is reputable (I see replacements out there from Walmart, Amazon, etc., but I don't know about the quality):

      https://www.vintagesingerparts.com/collections/singer-model-15/products/original-style-black-motor-v-belt-singer-part-193077

      https://www.vintagesingerparts.com/collections/singer-model-15/products/round-rubber-motor-stretch-belt-fits-13-to-15

      FYI, I wouldn't go too crazy with sewing leather using this machine. Here are opinions from serious leatherworkers about the model 15-91:

      https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/62498-singer-15-91/

      Here is a write-up about restoring a 15-90:

      https://pungolivinghome.com/2019/10/29/restoration-of-a-1947-vintage-singer-model-15-90/

      However, probably the best endorsement of your machine came from your mother and you know what they say: Mother knows best. :-)
    4. keramikos, 2 years ago
      BTW, this:

      Your machine appears to be a near-clone of a Singer model 15-90, because it has these features (features which differentiate it from its siblings the 15-88 and 15-91 are annotated with asterisks):

      Should have read:

      Your machine appears to be a near-clone of a Singer model 15-90, which has these features (features which differentiate it from its siblings the 15-88 and 15-91 are annotated with asterisks):

      Obviously, I can't tell much about the bobbin case from your existing pictures and it's pretty unlikely that it has a Simanco one, unless somebody got one for a replacement.
    5. DSM, 2 years ago
      keramikos, Thanks again. I copied all the information you gave me plus all of the links. I have a case with so many mechanism parts, but not sure if these parts belong to this unit. I'll organize them and sought them out.
    6. keramikos, 2 years ago
      DSM, Hey bring 'em on. };-)

      With any luck, the attachments will not only be for your Japanese model 15 clone, they'll look similar to the attachments for the model 15.

      This website has a pretty comprehensive collection of Simanco accessories:

      https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/simanco_accessories

      Probably one of the most strange-looking ones would be the ruffler:

      https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/simanco/120598

      CW user Watchsearcher could tell you all about that attachment, because she has a vintage sewing machine and has actually used the ruffler.

      We'll get it sorted. :-)
    7. DSM, 2 years ago
      Thanks for all the information! It's gonna take some time gathering all the pieces, photographing them and posting for your viewing. My mother recently passed away and I have so much to do. I'll let you know. Thank you.
    8. keramikos, 2 years ago
      DSM, I'm sorry for your loss. :-(

      I myself have gone through the loss of parents and sorting through their estate. Take your time and take care of yourself.
    9. DSM, 2 years ago
      Thank you Keramikos and so sorry for your loss. Thank you friend!

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