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On some old 1970's fans I own and an all-metal box fan we have in house as well as 2 my brother has. We both will be putting new cords on all of them and on 2 trying to fix a rough sound as well as fix one so it rotates better as is supposed to. fun becuse after X years machine is working again for purposes and not just in a fan collectors set. Most fan collectors are odd and want either all of one company, one model or all made in one year or year style, so to find some in working order where some only cords need fixing or minimal work is great and are not parts only or fixed up asking a bunch. We got old box fan more for a smaller home shop, basement, or garage after our fan we had died at house.
I would have hard wired the lights to a switch. And since Adam loves making boxes I would have made a box cover that held sewing supplies in the top. Like extra needles, thread, scissors, sewing clips, etc.
@@dbomber69 I would have used a switch on the cord but ones used for bigger home machines with red off and green on buttons more in proper spot for average use and I would have upgraded cord for an old sewing machine for safety if need be using a beefier outdoor/all weather extension cord.
Oh poop. Wish I had known about this, but I’d need ESP to know what you were planning… was gonna suggest a more elegant solution to the outlet. Sierraplex made some 2-prong 3 outlet single gang receptacles in the 60s & 70s. My Grandpa installed them all over the house he built in ‘62. There are still some to be had on the e-bays. 👍
My wife constantly asks, "If you could hangout with anyone famous for a day, who would it be?". With zero hesitation it is Adam Savage. I grew up watching you on Mythbusters and now watching your youtube content, I connect with you on so many levels. Thanks Adam.
As someone who repaired sewing machines for others, I certainly wished grabbing an angle grinder was an option, at least a few times. Did use a Dremel cutoff wheel a few times to remove bent needle bars, or a presser bar. But that usually meant the machine had fallen off a table before it ever got to me.
I just figured out the vibe of the cave. It reminds me of old ma-and-pa hardware stores. We had one across the street from my childhood home and I loved going there with my dad. It was a place of endless wonder for me. Plus they gave lollipops to kids.
Wherever I've moved over the decades, the first places I sought out were those treasured ma and pa hardware stores. You'll find gems that you'll find nowhere else, well, other than the occasional estate sale.
Thank you, Adam Savage, for giving me a greater appreciation of the sewing machine and it's history! My mom was a seamstress, and I'm a woodworker, so our understanding of the world never fully aligned. But with you explaining how your sewing machine worked, it all suddenly made sense. Thank you for always being my inspiration!
Veritasium released a video on sewing machines just a couple of days ago. He built an oversize demonstration of how they work, it was utterly fascinating!
Makes me think of the cover my mom made for her sewing machine. It was leftover curtain fabric that she used but was just as simple yet sophisticated. I remember using it after she'd created the cover and was amazed at how efficient it was. It did the job of keeping the machine clean, was easy on & off, and wasn't in the way when the machine was in use. Thanks for bringing my mom back to me for a few minutes, Adam. Thanks for this video.
I'd have covered the work surface. Largely, to avoid the problem with exposed horizontal work surfaces getting used for non-designed purposes and necessitating a moving project in order to utilize that surface for its intended usage. Like the machine, although the table is kind of tiny. Alas, can't use one myself, as a proper table to go with the machine would be larger than my apartment. Although, with a few mods to the table and one for the bed frame... ;) As for memorizing a basic chain stitch machine's general design, given the state of the art of the time and metallurgy knowledge and capabilities of the time, not really all that exceptional. Getting a modern machine right, that'd be a major accomplishment for many, but we're talking about entirely different beasts here. But then, I'm a bit biased, as I disassembled and successfully reassembled mom's Singer when I was 8. Did the same with dad's Baby Ben alarm clock, which kept better time after I was done with it. And I was decidedly never mystified about bleeding brakes, it's one of the simplest possible hydraulic systems.
Adam! Loved the video, and heard you say you were planning to build yourself a cutting table. Do yourself a huge favor and put the tabletop on a Topsky mechanism for a sit/stand desk. There is nothing nicer than being able to raise your table for working on it standing up without having to hunch over it. (Then, of course, you can lower it if you want to work on it from a seated position.) You’ll be so much more comfortable! (It makes my empathic back hurt just a little to watch you bending over your current work table.) While you’re at it, think about raising the legs on your sewing table. When the needle plate is closer to eye level, you have to crouch less as you are sewing. (That hurts my empathetic back a little, too, to watch you bent over while sewing.) I love your energy and your projects! ❤
My sewing table is an electronic sit stand desk and although I was unsure of the purchase at first it was one of the better investments. It might have cost much, much more than my vintage Pfaff, but it was worth every cent. For someone like Adam it would make a great one day build though
Anyone else love the phone clock sitting on the workbench in the beginning of the video? It was an awesome addition to have a sense of time while he was adding the plug. I didn't know these videos were missing the sense of time. Such an amazing, unintentional and unobtrusive addition, now I want to see a digital clock as Adam works. That was really cool
I do find it interesting to figure out how much time he takes to create things and he can whip through things faster than I do. I spend so much time thinking things through and perfection is my enemy.
Hi Adam. It's great to see that Sailrite provides service information for their machines. Recently my wife's Husqvarna Emerald 116 machine went on the fritz and I contacted Husqvarna about getting a service manual "Sorry our manuals are only for our service centers" what a bunch of crap.This makes me want to call Louis Rossmann and have him add yet another company to his right to repair list of terrible companies. The sewing division of Husqvarna was bought by Singer who also bought Pfaff so now they control a huge market share of the sewing machine industry. If I could figure out how to get the covers off of the machine I am sure I can fix it. Not being able to fix a maching that costs almost $500.00 bugs the crap out of me. They probably want $150.00 to fix a simple problem. By the way based on your video I ordered a Bambu Labs X1 Carbon. It is arriving on Monday!
With the Emeralds, you take the head cover off (one screw), the bottom plate (4 screws), followed by the back cover (5 screws, I think). Forgive me , but it’s been about 8 years since I last worked on one. Take pictures as you go, so you remember which screws go where, and what everything appeared like before you loosened anything. Typically the front cover stays on. Hope it’s obvious, whatever is wrong with it. Watching a few videos, or reading a how-to on a similar machine will certainly help, before you dive in. If you do mess around, and can’t sort it, do your best to put it back exactly as it was. One of the biggest peeves of many a servicer of any sewing machine was the words “my husband was certain he could fix it…”, along with “but he said 2-in-1 oil would work”. Some less reputable places charge extra if they know a husband’s been rooting around in it. For many regular quilters, annual maintenance is considered just part of the cost of ownership. For less frequent users, not so much. And with rising costs everywhere, the urge to diy gets stronger, I’m sure. I do all the light maintenance on my wife’s Pfaff, in fact, even though I don’t have access to the official gauges any longer. Hope this helps.
Can't believe it's been 4 years since I discovered this channel. That first summer during COVID lockdowns I watched a tremendous amount of old videos while I designed and built my own loudspeakers.
I accomplished the same thing in 2 minutes. Used a power strip plugged in: sewing machine, iron, & 3 LED lights. Turn on the power strip & I'm ready to go. I do love vintage sewing machines, prior to the mid 1970s). Even I can understand how they work & maintain. Thanks for the chuckle.
I have a Sailrite Fabricator sewing machine. They are absolute beasts. It will sew it if you can get it under the presser foot. Keep it maintained and it will last forever. I run mine daily making canvas covers and it runs as good as the day it arrived. Enjoy your new tool, watch your fingers!
It’s always interesting to see how someone else decides to create something. It’s not wrong, just a different way to create something. We all have a different vision of what we want something to function as. Your brain is amazing.
I actually love the idea of the little hardware store in your cave. Definitely an idea that I'm going to have to use because I hate having to run around and hunt for materials
I love the videos where Adam is just messing around in his shop or working on infrastructure. It's inspiring to see the level of creativity Adam brings to, for lack of a better term, every day tasks.
Adam jesteś niezwykle pozytywnym człowiekiem oglądanie Twoich filmów daje mi wiele pozytywnej energii . Pozdrawiam z Polski Adam, you are an extremely positive person, watching your videos gives me a lot of positive energy. Greetings from Poland
Thanks for showing the finger sander off! Gonna get that for my dad for his birthday he will LOVE it! He does all kinds custom woodworking jobs and his main thing he does is make high quality cutting boards and that tool will make it easier to craft them for sure!
He's spot on about improvements. I used to joke that the infernal things (well, some models) lived up to their names, largely due to poor ergonomics of their designs.
So he needed to cut the hole for the electrical plug and i thought 'how would I cut that?'. I would have gone to my Dremel with a cutoff blade but that would melted plastic and not be a good tool for that. Then he brings out a sweet little jigsaw. Now I need to buy me one!
@@fritzsmith7794 Dremel has all kinds of tools to add onto the rotary tool. The mini-saw is a circular saw, the multi-saw was the scroll saw that I think is discontinued. There is the workstation that's a drill press and more (such as a router). Hey, if I need to cut a half hole, once it's completed, is it a whole hole? I'll just get my hat...
I like that Adam has a sewing machine and wants it close and easy to use. I recently got fed up with tying to find curtains I like, so I bought a sewing machine and made my own. Every man should know how to sew.
I suffered with tendonitis for a long time. I finally talked to a physical therapist and got some simple exercises to do a few minutes, a few times a day and was completely amazed by the results. If I had not experienced it myself, I would not believe it. Within a week, it was mostly cured. Any time I start feeling any reoccurrence of it I do the exercises for a few days and, bam! gone! Those strap braces do no good and I want to tell you this stuff every time I see a video where you have one on. I can still feel that lack of grip and pain when I watch you, and it hurts me. Try the exercises. they are free and can't hurt. I just want to give you something for all that I've gotten from you and this channel over the years. Keep being awesome.
I had a T-shirt from ThinkGeek (remember them?!) that said, "I void Warranties" and profiles of all the security bits under it. One of my favorite shirts.
That’s exactly what I do with my vintage Singers- have restored 3 now, the first project for the machine is to sew a cover! My designs have improved each time, so I went back & remade the first one. Great way to put the machine through its paces.
Guaranteed the good folks at Sailrite will see this video, and likely respond. Probably a good reason that notch isn't there? I've been using that same machine for a decade and have never needed to adjust the timing, so I wouldn't know.
It's because you can use a conventional allen key. Adam wants to use a T handle Allen key. Dunno that i would've made a notch tho. A simple, just slightly larger hole would've sufficed. Now that machine will flex in that area and wear the bearings prematurely on the cam transfer rod. Adam does what Adam does. :))
I still have my Mom's Singer machine. Quite a few years ago she complained that the Bobbin winder wasn't working and asked me to fix it. In the case was the original (unopened) tube of grease and I had oil. Got it going and she got many more years out of it before she passed. Black machine and the gold pinstriping isn't worn anywhere!
Adam as one other guy that can run a sewing machine whenever I had to tilted a machine on it back it is a bad day. Further more as my eye start to become old and tired the lights become a serious option. The funny part is that my latest machine is a late 1970 Singer badged as a Montgomery Ward just like the one she had and used in the 1950’s. The machine stunk of oil and was wrinkled brown while mine is light brown.
Well done I do that too got to keep the sewing machine and sewing area very clean especially if you're going to sew white material. Same thing with the thread!
I was working while your video was playing. Around 3:55 I heard this hooonk hoonk....there goes Adam blowing his nose again. I look up. He was using a rotary grinder lol😂❤😊
That's a nice little dust cover. About a year ago I made something similar for my sewing machine. I've got a big problem with dust here in my garage. I made a really big cover that covers the entire table all the way down to the ground. And I made it out of a transparent plastic. I must say the transparent plastic is brilliant. Because I can see the sewing machine as clear as day. My machine also has big fragile spool holders sticking out from the back. And I know all too well how easy those things get busted underneath an opaque cover, just as you say you gonna put things on top of it LOL .
As someone involved with electrical/electronic endeavors for over 5 decades & replaced fear with a healthy respect, Adam's electrical work always gives me pause... I probably would have attached a handy-box with a duplex receptacle to the underside of the box Adam modified but to each their own. 😁
Great video passed out around 12:20😂. Spot on regarding their excellent support to reset timing. I tried sewing through the steel support in a Doctors Bag once. Lessons learned. 😂
I am dealing with tennis elbow as well and just got back from a PT appointment. In just 3 weeks with some specific at home stretches and easy workouts I am back to working out as normal with little to no pain. Hope your treatment method helps sooth that irritation.
Adam, an occupational therapist neighbor once told me that to relieve your tennis elbow you need to brace your wrist to limit the motion that engages the muscles and tendons up where the pain is. Totally works for me. Give it a try.
The Best thing I ever did for my sewing machines was to add LED Lighting. I got the Self-Adhesive strips that you just cut to length. I put them on my Elna free arm. I loved them so much I ordered more for every machine I own/use, my other Elna's and even my old Montgomery Ward Flatbed Table that I got for free.
I know it was an extra step for you to fix your sewing machine and have to pause the sewing, but seeing that has helped me so much. I am new to sewing, hence my name, and have the most basic Singer. It drives me crazy. I spend way too much time having to fix, un jam, change bent/broken needles, that it keeps me from wanting to sew often. I want to learn but dread the jamming and issues that come with it. Seeing your setback is motivating because you overcame a way more difficult issue. With that said, maybe the next step is to invest in a better sewing machine. Maybe with automatic tension. ❤
Adam - as you mentioned building a new layout table... I would HIGHLY recommend folks interested in sewing get a custom hollow core door made for a cutting/layout table. I had one made for my wife 5 or 6 years ago, and it's totally excellent for sewing project layout. Ours sits on saw horses at the moment, but a custom base or cabinets would be excellent as well.
I think I need to go about making a few sewing machine covers for all my machines with a flatter top that fit nicer. The attachment of the velcro is genius! Nice work!
I love how at 17:50, the sound of Adam's feet as he trots back to the stool, is depicted in the subtitles as 'applause'. I'm easily amused, apparently.
I had a mini-education when I needed to stitch up a whole 4”… but that took a full day as I had to troubleshoot, and almost fully strip, clean, and lube a sewing machine that had sit idle for 8 years… fascinating bit of gear.
*** Build idea! Add some plowed lifts to your work table to make it a standing OR sitting height. I’ve spent way to many hours hunched over, it fatigues your body, especially your back.
Because I’m a whacko and inexplicably hate the word cave to describe a shop, I was thrilled that you went an entire video without using the C word. Yes, I’m a whacko. But thrilled I was today. Thank you.
i couldn't help but observe during the making of this mod how you repeatedly strode off to get a part or tool you needed with ought a second thought just like the description of Jamie in m5. i think the main difference between the two of you was Jamie was used to a large shop by that point and knew the "everything in its place" was often more efficient than having everything available to a given area. in a small shop its often the reverse enjoyed the vid thanks.
Now I just gotta wait until my warranty is dead and I can cut that beautiful notch in my LSZ casting! Getting to that set screw without that notch is HELL! My Sailrite machine arrived with that exact screw loose and caused me days of problems as I tried to figure out what was wrong. AMAZING sewing machine that NEEDS updates. Sadly, I've found Sailrite isn't too receptive to outside critiques. Even if you find a fix to one of the biggest issue they have, they don't want to listen. What can you do... As with any good tool, it's on the owner and not the maker of the product to keep it working and advancing. I'm hoping to make my LSZ edge guide foot kit someday soon. Easy upgrade but I don't have the tools to make it. I guess that'll always be the problem of the tinkerer. Ideas you may not be able to produce! Thanks for the video Adam! Always looking forward to the LSZ videos!
I dunno. I can peddle or even hand crank operate a sewing machine. Can't quite get that flexibility from a fusion reactor, which really can only boil water for tea. ;)
Hello Adam ,firstly i love my sewing machine too , my biggest and fave creation was my Daughters prom dress , By the way way i'm an ex-soldier 6'5" 290lbs ! Going on a totally different track , have you ever made a Sandman blaster with butane effects from the film Logans Run(1976) , think it could be a fun build esp if you get it working 100% as in the film it rarely worked lol.
i love when a machine or item makes its own things, i had to wait until i got my oxy acetylene bottles before i could make an ocy acetylene trolley (inline type rather than a side by side)
I'm not trying to tell you how to do your modifications Adam. But you forgot about the HOLEy modification route which in this case would be a stronger choice, by using the cutoff wheel to cut a notch through the frame like that could lead to cracking if stressed by the machine's vibrations during use. If the manufacturer was to make that type of modification , a well placed hole in that location with a small thickening of the metal to the backside of the frame around the hole location would be better and stronger. Think about it Sailrite 😉😃
I was thinking that the timing adjustment was done by loosing the set screw on the right-hand spindle gear on the shaft, rotating the shaft to the appropriate position, and then re-tightening the right-hand set screw. Ive only seen this for an older Singer model, but if true, it would eliminate the need for an angle grinder in your timing adjustment procedure. YMMV. :)
Have you tried scraping for your tennis elbow? A little lotion and a $15 scraping tool go a long way. It's the only thing that I've found that helps mine. A couple of 10 minute sessions per week keeps it under control. 😀
almost need a shelf directly above where you store the empty space, so its not actually an open flat space, and you can still pull out the sewing machine without having to displace what was stacked on it.
As someone who works in the electrical field, i would recommend ALWAYS use a grounded socket. If the machine doesn't come with a grounded cord, add one. Seriously, it could save your life. In your case, i would have used an IEC-320 plug (like a computer plug, 3 contact AC plug). And added a duplex grounded outlet for the lights.
