Derk’s new Universal carrier Mk 1*

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

I don't think the position of the thread supply holder is critical +/- an inch or two as the post can be turned which results in changing the fore/aft and left/right placement of the thread reels. Also, as far as I know, it isn't critical which peg the active reel is placed on.
The other deviceis a bobbin winder, driven by putting the wheel into contact with the sewing machine's drive belt. Alignment and placement need to be reasonably accurate for proper function. If your wayward engine damaged the bobbin winder assembly, they are readily available on ebay and elsewhere. Since they seem to be pretty standard, you can likely find existing holes in the table to mount your existing or replacement winder (likely the thread reel support too). Searching the make/model of your sewing machine will likely let you download a manual for it.

Hello Grant,

Thank you for the detailed reply. I went into my shed late last night and knowing from Derk's photograph where the different parts should be positioned, I worked out the holes that secured the bobbin winder. I also worked out that I must be missing the thread supply post. It must have disappeared in the shed after the incident occurred. I did locate the three holes in the tabletop where the post mount was screwed into the frame. It really does help to know what you are looking at!

As a temporary measure, I will make a mount for the post out of wood. From my quick observations of the bobbin winder it needs a good soaking with some penetrant to loosen things up a lot. In the meantime I will search online of a spare parts catalogue to see if the base for the post is available. It was in its original state for over 70 years before it interacted with the engine. Since I am responsible for the damage I reckon I owe the machine that much to get it back to its original state. The only real damage was the top part of the post was considerably off skew. Luckily it straightened out okay. The bobbin winder is pretty robust and only had the screws ripped out of the tabletop. The post is significantly offset from the bobbin winder. The Singer's previous owner is a saddle maker and sewing machine was set up for work in their shop. So, it must have been set to work efficiently.

I will take a couple of photographs and take some measurements. I will post them up later today. However, at first I have to tame the grass around my house. It is summer here and there has been lots of heat and rain, so the grass grows before your eyes.

Kind regards
Lionel