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Machine Talk => Vintage Machines => Topic started by: Gina on June 20, 2020, 10:54:34 AM
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Hi guys hope you can help.
I own a singer 201 , it was my mother's she has recently passed so the machine has a lot of sentimental value.
It runs fine but the the casing around the light bulb is shrunk over time and there is exposed wire.
I need to use the light due to a visual impairment but don't feel safe doing so with exposed wires.
My research has as turned up plenty of online tutorials but I fear I do more damage than good if I tried myself
I am hoping that might be able to recommend somebody who might be able to service it potentially rewire it ? I'm aware it will probably be more cost effective to buy a new machine but I believe this one has life in it still and it has a lot of sentimental value so I would like to keep it going as long as I can .
I am based in the North West of England
Thanks in advance for any help
Gina
Xx
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Give Bambers in Eccles a ring and see if they can do it. They serviced and repaired an old Bernina that was my Mum’s - it probably cost as much as the machine is worth, but it was worth it to me.
https://www.bambersew.com/
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Strange this should pop up as I've been researching the same thing. The motor and light seem pretty easy to remove and replace according to this video anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5H2l6TRnA8
I'd say it is worth repairing if the machine itself is in good order. The 201 is considered by many to be the Rolls Royce of machines. :)
If you use facebook, there is a group called Vintage Singer Sewing Machines UK who may be able to advise you of someone local to you who could help.
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Strange this should pop up as I've been researching the same thing. The motor and light seem pretty easy to remove and replace according to this video anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5H2l6TRnA8
I was going to recommend the very same video, which I used when researching the best way to replace the motor. Eventually I bought a replacement from a seller on eBay for about £30. It's easy to replace, but do have access to a selection of spanners to loosen / tighten the nut.
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How have you got on now?
I can help .
Pete