Sewnoma

I ended up buying a lamp with bad wiring for cheap on ebay and stealing the lens and spring from that. 2 half lamps make one whole! I couldn't find anybody making new ones.

The spring is a round piece of metal with bends in it, so it presses the lens outwards against the lugs that hold it in place. I'm not at home so I can't shoot a picture of it. Without it, I would think the lens would be loose and might vibrate around enough to just fall out.

ndnchf

Glad you found the parts you need. I just ordered an LED bulb for my spotlight. With that bakelite shell and lense that holds the heat in, a cool burning, extra bright LED bulb should be a nice improvement.

Cari-in-Oly

Yes definitely. How many of us have acquired machines with a bulb that's higher wattage than it's supposed to have? I'd almost be willing to bet that's why Joes' burned like that. I have a couple machines with burnt light fixtures that had higher wattage bulbs in them.

Cari

jenniferny

Any chance you could post a photo of the lens SPRING???

I have the lens, but have not been able to find a spring, or even what the spring looks like. I am hoping that if I see a photo I can find a suitable substitute, if I do I can post what works here.
Thanks!!

HelenAnn

It is a ring with spring.

Brass Head

Then sometimes you get those dinky Xmas tree bulbs which provide no light at all. Festive but useless.

I hate led's for no rational reason whatsoever. I hate seatbelt ads for the same (non)reason, and gluten-free food.

jenniferny

HelenAnn, It sounds like you are talking about a rubber or silicone O-Ring, is that about correct???

HelenAnn

No its metal.

jenniferny

HelenAnn, any chance you could post a photo of the spring??

HelenAnn

I will do it later today. I'm almost done with my Singer 306. New power cord and 3 prong from motor.