I have a MontgomeryWard sewing machine model 1917 and I've been trying to use the bobbin winder. The best directions I've found were from an ehow article. I followed the instructions to the best of my abilities. I get everything right except for disengaging the needle.
The winder spool spins sporadically and not consistently enough to wind a bobbin. The directions say to turn the small disc in the middle of the hand winding wheel but mine doesn't turn. It's very stiff and doesn't seem to be screwed down to anything. I can't for the life of me figure out what I'm doing wrong here. The machine was second (possibly third fourth and fifth) hand from a friend so I have no manual for it.
By Reese
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That machine is vintage (very!) and finding a manual for it may be very difficult. Because it's been through so many users, too, it's highly likely it hasn't been serviced in years, uh-oh!
It sounds as though the bobbin winder gear is going. I'm not familiar with that particular model (I repair the occasional vintage Singer) but most sewing centres have a well qualified repair tech who's seen it all including your model.
I think there is a rubber ring in there, too, and it's probably dried/cracked. A vintage model repair tech will completely service your machine including checking everything to be sure any potential problems are addressed.
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