I wanted an early Singer 15 . . .
#11
One of mine actually has "15-1" cast underneath, next to the Singer logo. It means model 15, version 1. Same simple numbering as used in other models (e.g. 66-1, model 66, version 1) not Internet slang at all. Improved Family is what Singer initially called the machine, and this changed to 15-n or 15Kn (n being a number) when they changed it from the fiddle base version. K means Kilbowie, their Scottish factory. The "-" means it was made in their NY factory.
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Like 10X said, this machine does not take a bobbin case, the bobbin clips into the hook directly - so you can see the bobbin in that picture. It's not a "class 15" bobbin either.
That is what was funny about the comment - neither the person asking or the seller had a clue what they were looking at.
That is what was funny about the comment - neither the person asking or the seller had a clue what they were looking at.
Rodney
#13
Now I'll need to be looking for that bobbin winder. I think the same one was used on industrial models, so maybe that will make it easier. though I can always wind the bobbin with a different machine. In fact, I just bought a later model that has the bobbin winder on the belt guard. And I'm seriously hoping this one does not look better in person than the pictures.
#16
The bobbin winder is different to those from later models (all later models, from what I've seen) because the early bobbins have a smaller hole (you can't swap the winders). My OSMG fitted a Husqvarna one to my first one but the bobbin wouldn't fit onto it. Didn't get around to machining it, but luckily the second one I bought had the winder. My 12 MOP was also missing its winder (and still is) so it seems to be very common for them to be missing.
#18
The treadle cabinet for the IF is probably unique to that model. Well, mine didn't come close to fitting anything else I had including later 15s.
I think the decals were painted on back then too, which might explain why they're mostly gone. I was thinking about painting them back on. Anyone tried this? How hard could it be?
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