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Stubby screwdriver
I've been breaking needles and creating bird's nests under the needle plate.
It takes me a while to unscrew the needleplate with the supplied flat Singer screwdriver. Has anyone found a driver short enough to fit under the housing that you can spin instead of having to change your grip? This should work, and it might be small enough fit in the mini utility box. http://www.kenssewingcenter.com/jano...r-p-30191.html Anyone have a better prospect? |
Stubby screwdriver
"Stumpy" wrote in message m... I've been breaking needles and creating bird's nests under the needle plate. It takes me a while to unscrew the needleplate with the supplied flat Singer screwdriver. Has anyone found a driver short enough to fit under the housing that you can spin instead of having to change your grip? This should work, and it might be small enough fit in the mini utility box. http://www.kenssewingcenter.com/jano...r-p-30191.html Anyone have a better prospect? Sounds counter intuitive but I use a 12 inch long with a 3/16" blade. At an angle. -- Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine 18 Dingman Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153 http://www.a1sewingmachine.com www.facebook.com/A1SewingMachineSpecialists |
Stubby screwdriver
Stumpy wrote:
[...] Anyone have a better prospect? I love the one that came with my Singers XL5000&6000: http://cart.jennys-sewing-studio.com...oducts_id=1553 But your question encouraged me to do a search. I may invest in one of these: http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angle...Fe-DQgod7W0AXw NAYY, -- Beverly http://www.ickes.us |
Stubby screwdriver
I love the one that came with my Singers XL5000&6000: http://cart.jennys-sewing-studio.com...oducts_id=1553 That looks OK, but it's flat, so I still would have to use my other hand to change my grip every 180deg. But your question encouraged me to do a search. I may invest in one of these: http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angle...Fe-DQgod7W0AXw Pretty good price too. |
Stubby screwdriver
This should work, and it might be small enough fit in the mini utility box. http://www.kenssewingcenter.com/jano...r-p-30191.html Anyone have a better prospect? Sounds counter intuitive but I use a 12 inch long with a 3/16" blade. At an angle. I can go at an angle with Phillips head, Singer OEM screws are standard head. I may sacrifice an old, long screwdriver by cutting off the shank and epoxying some string back on for a grip. The Janome store is ~1/2 hour drive. |
Stubby screwdriver
"Stumpy" wrote in message ... I love the one that came with my Singers XL5000&6000: http://cart.jennys-sewing-studio.com...oducts_id=1553 That looks OK, but it's flat, so I still would have to use my other hand to change my grip every 180deg. But your question encouraged me to do a search. I may invest in one of these: http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angle...Fe-DQgod7W0AXw Pretty good price too. Once you break them loose they come out easy with fingers only. My 12 inch has not failed me ever. At least not in 35 years. -- Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine 18 Dingman Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153 http://www.a1sewingmachine.com www.facebook.com/A1SewingMachineSpecialists |
Stubby screwdriver
I love the one that came with my Singers XL5000&6000: http://cart.jennys-sewing-studio.com...oducts_id=1553 That looks OK, but it's flat, so I still would have to use my other hand to change my grip every 180deg. But your question encouraged me to do a search. I may invest in one of these: http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angle...Fe-DQgod7W0AXw Pretty good price too. Once you break them loose they come out easy with fingers only. My 12 inch has not failed me ever. At least not in 35 years. My fingers are not so nimble. The Singer hobby model only has 2 1/2" of vertical clearance and a bulky housing directly above. |
Stubby screwdriver
"Stumpy" wrote in message m... I love the one that came with my Singers XL5000&6000: http://cart.jennys-sewing-studio.com...oducts_id=1553 That looks OK, but it's flat, so I still would have to use my other hand to change my grip every 180deg. But your question encouraged me to do a search. I may invest in one of these: http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angle...Fe-DQgod7W0AXw Pretty good price too. Once you break them loose they come out easy with fingers only. My 12 inch has not failed me ever. At least not in 35 years. My fingers are not so nimble. The Singer hobby model only has 2 1/2" of vertical clearance and a bulky housing directly above. I have worked on them. That is what I do all day every day -- Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine 18 Dingman Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153 http://www.a1sewingmachine.com www.facebook.com/A1SewingMachineSpecialists |
Stubby screwdriver
But your question encouraged me to do a search. I may invest in one of these: http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angle...Fe-DQgod7W0AXw Me too. Amazon has it for $8 with free shipping. Looks like it would fit any of my existing bits too. |
Stubby screwdriver
But your question encouraged me to do a search. I may invest in one of these: http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angle...Fe-DQgod7W0AXw Me too. Amazon has it for $8 with free shipping. Looks like it would fit any of my existing bits too. http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece...ver-92630.html This is on sale at Harbor freight, $3.99 It's the usual HF low quality, but the knurled knob on top is very easy to spin independent of the ratchet. |
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