Old Geisler machine
12-06-2023, 12:44 PM
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Old Geisler machine
I just inherited an old (1950?) Geisler sewing machine. It needed a new belt the leather belt that was on it was brittle and turned to dust. I tried purchasing a standard belt as a replacement doesn't seem tight enough. When I engage the pedal, the belt seems to slip and the needle hardly moves.
Maybe a motor issue....but hopefully not.
Any belt recommendations?
Thank you!
ps - would love to add a video or photos, but cannot see how.
Maybe a motor issue....but hopefully not.
Any belt recommendations?
Thank you!
ps - would love to add a video or photos, but cannot see how.
12-08-2023, 05:48 PM
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I tried to look it up, too. Maybe it was a farm store??
Sorry, I didn't post my usual how to earlier, but here it is.
We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB. How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button. As shown at Standard Sewing Machine Co. Paragon
I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
Another way to post pictures can be found at 2021/2022, 2.5 Birthday Swap
And how to use an ipad to post pictures can be found at Uploading photos
Or simply - Make sure pictures are smaller than 2MB
Click on red "Reply" button
Click on the paper clip icon
Click browse - choose picture/s. (only 5 allowed per post)
Once they show up as being loaded, Scroll over to the right side and click on "Upload"
After the pictures show up as being attached, you can close that window and go back to the screen to finish posting your post.
Some additional notes -
The photos generally need to be reduced to less than 2MB in size. I have heard of people sending an email to themselves as it will ask if you want to reduce the size.
I have an android phone and when I tried to reply on Quilting Board while in mobile view None of the options for adding pictures was available. However, there is an option down at the bottom left of the page that is for Full Site when I tapped on "Full Site" It then looked like the way it looks on my lap top. So it would have the Red Reply and the Go Advanced options.
Do Not Preview post.
Sorry, I didn't post my usual how to earlier, but here it is.
We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB. How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button. As shown at Standard Sewing Machine Co. Paragon
I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
Another way to post pictures can be found at 2021/2022, 2.5 Birthday Swap
And how to use an ipad to post pictures can be found at Uploading photos
Or simply - Make sure pictures are smaller than 2MB
Click on red "Reply" button
Click on the paper clip icon
Click browse - choose picture/s. (only 5 allowed per post)
Once they show up as being loaded, Scroll over to the right side and click on "Upload"
After the pictures show up as being attached, you can close that window and go back to the screen to finish posting your post.
Some additional notes -
The photos generally need to be reduced to less than 2MB in size. I have heard of people sending an email to themselves as it will ask if you want to reduce the size.
I have an android phone and when I tried to reply on Quilting Board while in mobile view None of the options for adding pictures was available. However, there is an option down at the bottom left of the page that is for Full Site when I tapped on "Full Site" It then looked like the way it looks on my lap top. So it would have the Red Reply and the Go Advanced options.
Do Not Preview post.
12-10-2023, 06:03 AM
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Geisler (?) belt
Thank you for the kind replies (and assistance adding pictures!).
here are a few pics. Hope these help. you can see "Geisler" on the printed material. I don't see a manufacturer label on the machine.
if there is a way to adjust tension on the belt, that would be spectacular (but I don't see it).
thank you all for your kindness and patience with me!
I will try to post video of the issue, separately.
here are a few pics. Hope these help. you can see "Geisler" on the printed material. I don't see a manufacturer label on the machine.
if there is a way to adjust tension on the belt, that would be spectacular (but I don't see it).
thank you all for your kindness and patience with me!
I will try to post video of the issue, separately.
12-10-2023, 08:11 AM
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Thank you. Actually, videos cannot be posted on Quilting Board. However, links to videos can be posted.
You have what is considered a Japenese 15 clone machine. You can read about them at Will the Real 15 clone please stand up There are some pictures of actual Singer sewing machines that they were modeled after. It may or may not have a JA or JC and then a number somewhere on the machine. To read about what those numbers mean there is a page that explains a little about them with a list at
http://www.doubleveil.net/zssmp/resources.htm#jajc
You have a "Greist" manual for the attachments. There is a pdf of that manual at https://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollec.../sil10-215.pdf Greist was manufacturer of sewing machine attachments for many years and many different companies including Singer.
It looks like you may have gotten a round stretch belt. Most of the vintage machine enthusiasts suggest not using a round stretch belt. One person indicated that "The stretch o-ring belts wear out the motor bearings." There is a pdf for belt size and install at https://web.archive.org/web/20160317...%20install.pdf Unfortunately, sew-classic is no longer in business. There are also instructions
at https://sewingmachine221sale.bizland...re/page90.html
There is a generic manual for this type of machine at https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mac...ion-manual.pdf
You can make the pictures a little larger. They just need to be under 2MB. Would like to see the front of the machine.
You have what is considered a Japenese 15 clone machine. You can read about them at Will the Real 15 clone please stand up There are some pictures of actual Singer sewing machines that they were modeled after. It may or may not have a JA or JC and then a number somewhere on the machine. To read about what those numbers mean there is a page that explains a little about them with a list at
http://www.doubleveil.net/zssmp/resources.htm#jajc
You have a "Greist" manual for the attachments. There is a pdf of that manual at https://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollec.../sil10-215.pdf Greist was manufacturer of sewing machine attachments for many years and many different companies including Singer.
It looks like you may have gotten a round stretch belt. Most of the vintage machine enthusiasts suggest not using a round stretch belt. One person indicated that "The stretch o-ring belts wear out the motor bearings." There is a pdf for belt size and install at https://web.archive.org/web/20160317...%20install.pdf Unfortunately, sew-classic is no longer in business. There are also instructions
TO REGULATE BELT TENSION on the MOTOR:
There is a generic manual for this type of machine at https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mac...ion-manual.pdf
You can make the pictures a little larger. They just need to be under 2MB. Would like to see the front of the machine.
12-10-2023, 05:23 PM
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Oh, I forgot to tell you that it needs sewing machine oil - not 3-in-1 or WD-40. The oiling instructions are on the next to last page of the ISMACS manual that I linked to above. Basically, it is oil where metal meets metal. There are some holes to reach places that are inside the body.
