I can already tell this is going to be the difficult part. Arm rest. Most complex part of this chair. Basically it's a bag for the arm, which means it has to be accurate dimensions. Then stretched and stapled in place. Plus it has piping around the shaped edge. Good thing I have extra vinyl if needed. Hope I don't need it! #diy #furniture #restoration

Meanwhile, wiped down the wood with teak oil. It's been drying for a few hours now. I am not fixing the chips. #furniture #restoration #diy

On the plus side: lubricating the cam most certainly affected things. I can see the change in how much the foot is pushing below the needle plate. So, it will just be more lubricating and/or removal of old crusty grease if this doesn't go to full range of motion. Nothing broken here, just gummed up a bit. #sewingmachine #restoration

Okay. Coffee break and sewing machine lubrication. It is working better, but not fully there yet. Will let the lubrication work itself through the system. May have to remove some old grease if this does not do the trick. #sewingmachine #sewing #restoration #singer201

Thanks to Mr. Bob Fowler on YouTube, I know exactly what the problem is. Will have to find time in between real 9-5 work today to go fix it. There's a mechanical CAM which controls stitch length here, and it clear is frozen or not moving very well. That's just a lubrication issue. I did not lubricate inside there, looks like there are three contact points (should be accessible from the front panel). Since nothing was broken (or likely to break) on these machines, it's almost 100% just not enough lubrication.

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It sews! But needs adjustment- the stitch length is very short and does not change. #singer #sewing #restoration

Bobbin threaded with thread which isn't 50 years old! #sewing #singer #restoration

So, aside from the bobbin winder rubber o-ring, also ordered a (bright) LED lightbulb replacement from a random seller on eBay. Given most of the time I spend on sewing machines usually is trying to thread the needle, light would be helpful, LOL. I have been ordering from small sellers on eBay as much as possible instead of sending money to Uncle Bezos, even though I'm sure I'm filling some other billionaire's pockets with transaction fees. #sewing #sewingmachine #restoration

Singer 201 running smoothly after lubrication. #sewingmachine #restoration

Close, but no cigar (still not lubricated but trying to understand how the mechanics work). Two issues now. The polyester thread on here keeps breaking, but I think it is from the 1960's or 1970's. And once fed, the thread from the bobbin does not feed out nicely. Breaks... that most certainly could be the ancient thread which is older than I am, or the bobbin not moving easily. Lubrication most certainly the next step. And some thread which does not qualify for the AARP and a senior discount. #sewingmachine #restoration

Missing bobbin winder o-ring... I wonder when this was actually used last. #sewingmachine #restoration

Okay, after watching and rewatching several videos, figure out how to install the bobbin properly. There is most certainly some issue here with the bobbin, but nothing is lubricated yet. Will wait until I have lubricated things to adjust bobbin tension, if needed. There was a bunch of thread caught inside the bobbin mechanism. I guess that can all be disassembles and cleaned if lubrication doesn't fix it. #sewingmachine #restoration

A little cleaning and also used some Caranuba wax on the surfaces to remove grime. #sewingmachine #restoration #sewing

Sanded out the worst of this water spot, layer of teak oil to make it look nicer. #sewingmachine #sewing #restoration

First step was replacing the killer foot switch cord, frayed and exposed electrical wiring. Also cleaned inside the controller. I happen to have period vintage wire ends that are exactly the right size. #sewing #sewingmachine #repair #restoration