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Yes, it's for the knee control lever. This machine doesn't have a foot pedal. The controlled is situated in the wooden base and is operated by a removable lever, controlled by your knee.
A nice look at the 201. They are very nice machines, and deserve all the accolades they recieve, but they are expensive to this day. A note for those wanting one but don't want to stretch the wallet: I have the 201's successor - the 223. Made in Japan, they are not in any way inferior in quality at all, and are massive in cast iron at nearly 40lbs and precision built. All steel innards with perfect fit and finish on all connecting rods and gears. As a lifelong tool and cutter grinder, I know what I'm looking at. Japanese sewing machines of the late 1950's - and on are among the finest machine tools ever produced - anywhere. As a lifelong tool and cutter grinder, I know what I'm looking at. If the 201 is the Rolls~Royce, the Japan Singer 200 series are the Mercedes~Benz. Dogs are dropped from the deck via a knob, bobbins filled from the spindle the same way as the 210, almost silent operation, same ubiquitous Singer tensioning system, zig-zag and hidden hem stitching, smooth transition from Fwd/Rev with no difference in stitch length. My wife has a $2500 Pfaff, but prefers to sew on my $80 223. It sews 8 layers of dacron sailcloth, or up to 10 layers of canvas with no problems except the small consumer style motor - which is its only real functional weakness. I would classify it as a true HD machine but for the lack of a powerful motor, no walking foot, small flywheel, and a Class 15 bobbin, which carries only a small amount of thread, and the homeowner depth of throat. It looks much like the later 201's in beige.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns 201's go for anywhere from foolishly underpriced-to-$350 US. The 223 is not seen much here, either, but there are several others in that series, so it's kind of a spread out model range. I got mine from a costume maker who meticulously maintined it. MInt condition for $80, but I've seen them lower. ✌
I have 2 portable knee operated 201Ks, the best one being from 1948. It sews through everything! Doesn’t jam or stop because of bulky seams, doesn’t even flinch. I broke a needle once and didn’t realise it because the machine didn’t make a noise! It’s elegant and quiet, it’s powerful and simple to use. The only disadvantage is the lack of zig zag but I have an overlocker so I don’t really miss it… plus I sorted it by acquiring a Japan badge zig zagger from the 50s.
Seductive little items. They draw you in. I do feel that the pin should be stronger. It doesn't have the presence of the eye. I know, how dare I even let the Master know I'm alive...I am backing out of the room now, bowing as I go. A lowly Underling.
Hi Tony. Love these. I would put a bit of blue tack onto something raised like a flat jar lid or something similar after you have finished the pupil. Place the face of the cabochon onto the tack and turn the jar or little wax pot so your fingers aren't getting sticky. Simples! Hi from Ireland.
I restored two of those, which was a fun project. Both were "Sphinx" models, but one had the bobbin winder low (designed for foot crank) and the other high (hand crank). I made the wooden bases for both, but nothing too fancy. They do worked fine with too much adjusting, which is amazing considering their age. Thanks for the video!
Lovely! Are they a noisy machine? I have one I am cleaning up and there is a bit of play in the needle bar and how it works with the needle bar shaft. That results in a metal on metal sound.
The bed extenslion/storage thing is interesting , but i have to say i like the 401A better, necause i think the bobin winder and hand wheel arr better. I wish i could out the 401 on a treadle, that would be awesome. I would like the have a 431
Bro thanks for the video. Just bought singer 201-1 mint condition on Craigslist for $50. With table all accessories and book. I’m so lucky. What motor to upgrade on this for leather sewing?
I thought the cat sat on the pedal when the machine started to run slowly without me pressing the pedal. Then I saw the smoke and pulled out the cord. It doesn't look exactly the same as yours but I hope it too contains a capacitor that I can simply remove. Thanks for a very informative video.
Thank you for getting back to me. It does appear that it is indeed the wrong shuttle, I spent the whole of yesterday trying to thread it up, lesson learned lol I’ve been refunded and being given the correct information to buy the one I need, thanks again
I have a pfaff 145 for the big projects like seat cushions, V berth cushions and such but I did see one punching through leather so that's an indication it's capable of it 😉 I just purchased one from Canada (1904). I'm in Seattle and can't wait to meet her 💃🥂
Actually, on these machines you should put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in a clockwise direction. You pull the thread and the bobbin spin clockwise. The opposite of what is claimed in this video. Later on, with the plastic bobbins, they put a small mark on one side of the bobbin. That mark should always be turned out. When you wind the bobbin, you turn the mark out, when you put the bobbin in the holder, you turn the mark out.
Hi thank you for your video, i’m wondering if you could answer a few questions, I have recently purchased one of these machines without the shuttle, i have bought one from eBay, the machine was sold as working well, however, I’m having difficulties getting the thread to pick up from the shuttle.. this is my second machine that I am working on, I’ve threaded up a shuttle before without difficulty, so could it be the wrong shuttle. It’s probably an obvious thing to know. But Could the wrong shuttle still fit, it came with a mixture of bobbins, some with a hole some with not, How do you know if you have a faulty shuttle, Thank you for your time. Regards Sue
Without seeing it, it is difficult to say, but I would guess that it’s the wrong shuttle. I would look to see if the thread is going around the shuttle which may indicate if the timing is out. It could be something as simple as a bad needle. Or the needle not being in correctly.
Thank you for sharing your videos I’ve found them very informative, I bought one for £40 but the foldout and removable bits are missing, however the machine its self is in good cosmetic and working condition, I’m hoping to be able to make the bits that are missing with my sons help. I wondered what the little lever at the back was for, you learn something new every day.
I have to thank you so much for this video! I found this exact model singer at a garage sale for $20. I spent eight dollars on oil and belts. And after watching this video, I have a brand new vintage sewing machine that works amazingly great video easy to follow easy to learn from and very relaxing with the music you picked, thank you thank you thank you!!!
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