FIGURING IT ALL OUT--THE ADVENTURES OF MY 60D

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on January 27, 2010 at 10:11pm

Hi James,

I was laughing when I read you got the threading diagram from the Smithsonian, my company is cool enough and innovative enough to be in the Smithsonian... and we are still here doing our thing. Bragging a bit here I am sure..... but we know our stuff when it comes to stitching. So you have a 60D? Any black Merrow machine is considered an old machine. Our website allows you to download a 60 Class parts manual for free. Under the support section of our website on the right hand side of the page under the Parts Book section you will find a 60 Class Parts Book. As far as oiling techniques I can email you instructions. Its late now but I can look up the age of your machine by serial number when I get back in the office. Cams (or feed eccentrics) are super easy to change. If you call the factory, either I or our a Merrow technician can walk you through changing an eccentric. We do not offer a training program but I could recommend someone in your area who might. Where are you located? We have agents ALL over the planet.

18A is just as cool. This machine makes an outstanding stitch as well!!!! Let me know when you get it.

Post some pics of the stitches you are creating.... we all want to see them!!

Here to help in any way we can.

Merrow

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Permalink Reply by Mike Rieker on February 2, 2010 at 12:10pm

Hi James.

I have found that if there is a hole in the machine, it will take a drop or two of oil every few hours of running. The bubbler, as Robyn says, is filled and the lever on top regulates the oil flow. It's a pretty simple design but effective. If you leave the lever in the up position you will soon see the bubbler empty and oil on the table. Use sparingly but frequently. That oil is what kept that little sweetie running so good all these years.
You'll find the eccentrics are easily changed and I have found that on my Class "A" machine , which is a mere pup compared to yours, the design in this area is very similar to the downloadable Model 60 manual. There are many external similarities and the booklet was quite helpful.
Next to good eyesight, a threading wire is probably the 2nd best thing to have when it comes to threading these machines. It reduces the frustration level by 100%. Robyn may know where to get one.
Just remember, keep your fingers out when your foot is on the treadle. At 5000 RPM, you'll stitch from your finger tip to your elbow before you can even say,,, "What the ,,,,,!".

Enjoy,,

Mike Rieker

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on January 28, 2010 at 3:29pm

James your machine was built in 1916!!

This machine is very old and I had a tough time finding actual instructions on it. There were no written instructions on how to oil it. Just need to fill up the bubbler (glass thing on the top) and open the valve (lever on the top of the bubbler). Makes sure you stick a felt pad under the machine to catch any extra oil.

I did find a brief description that I attached.

Have Fun!

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