Amazing Singer 15-91 direct drive vtg sewing machine w/oak base,attachments,1955

Description

Heavy  DUTY  Singer  15-91 DIRECT DRIVE in ABSOLUTELY SUPERB  condition
The only 4 machines has been produced by Singer Manufacturing  Company truly provides  the representation of  absolute  best  what  this company have ever made – Singer Models  201,15-91,301 and only to some degree model 221. All professional sewers who understand the true value of sewing machines are looking for these reliable models. Yes, sometimes you can find them on E-bay in condition as-is at relatively low prices . But when you see one that complete, being professionally serviced and in great cosmetic condition – just grab it as fast as you can . There are not too many of them left over. But make sure they are being produced before end of 1950
th.
. Prior to that 201 & 15-91 has been made out of cast iron and weight a whopping 29 lbs . The Later models has been made out of aluminum alloy and as the result they have lost it’s fabulous power.
Serial  #  AM125757 manufactured  on June 6 1955  @
Singer's  Elizabethport, New Jersey plant .
Here is some history of this wonderful machine developments : The Improved Family sewing machine in 1879 was mechanically altered and the Singer 15 was born.  And It happened to be the most successful sewing machine design ever, remaining in production in US for over the Century .
The industrial /Family sewing machine Class 15 has been introduced in 1879 and holds the honor to be the longest continuously manufacturing sewing machine in the history . This model also has a dubious distinction to be one of the most copied sewing machine. In 1970 I have seen myself the mass manufacturing of Class 15 PMZ at the former Singer Podolsk Mechanical Zavod (factory) in Russia.
This plant has been built there by Singer SMC in 1902 with the intention to supply sewing machines to the entire Russian market and also The Balkan states, Turkey, Iran, Japan and China. Well, so little did they knew - after that infamous Russian  revolution Singer basically has lost it's huge factory there and after the WWII there were a lot of copies of this truly wonderful machine has been made in Japan and
later in China. And even now they are still being produced in India. The Treadle and hand crank versions ! If that facts are not a testimony of this machine reliability...than nothing could be .   After original introduction in 1879 of 15-1 as fiddle base with long beak shuttle hook. Sixteen years later in
1895 the new Improved machine with rectangular body and slightly different mechanically class 15 almost as we know it is now has appeared. About one half of them has been made as the industrial version. In US and Scotland has been made 84 different official modifications of this marvel of engineering Class 15: from 15-1  to 15K191 But without any doubts this particular model 15-91 is the Crown Jewell because of it’s power and sewing capabilities -it has C.B. (Central bobbin) shuttle, Reverse feed, mechanism which could make the feed dog to drop down for quilting, SingerLight. But what is the most Important – It is Gear driven; built in (potted) motor.  The famous
all steel construction and the heavy duty vertically oscillating CB shuttle hook and race assembly still being  utilized by a lot of high speed industrial sewing machines
. The vertical bobbin offers more direct path for bobbin thread to be drawn up and as the result the machine is by far better suited for heavier thread.
The hinged pressure foot clearance is 3/8” in combination with large and heavy counterweight and mentioned above all steel construction allows to sew very easily heavy layers of denim, canvas, belts and numerous layers of light leather. Just look at the photo #4 attached to see how this machine goes though the heavy leather belt . I also have tried 4 layers of 800 denier Polyester belting 1/4" thick , 10 layers of very heavy denim. I do not think that you could be dissatisfied with what this machine could sew but If there is still a remote chance of that  and you would need even more power than this machine effortlessly provides then  buy the top of the line walking foot-needle fed-heavy duty industrial machine .
Another historical fact worth to mention: with the Class 15 Singer introduced a new design of needle: It is flat on one side of the shank - 15x1. This design became the standard needle used not just for most future Singer domestic machines, but also by almost all other sewing machines manufacturers. The same needle design also known in modern needles classification system as "2020".
The only three machines -15-91,101,201-2 have direct gear drive motors which transfer the rotating motion to the hand wheel through the fiber gear without any loss of power due to the loose or stretch out  belts .
The cosmetic condition of  this machine is  simply unbelievable - there is absolutely no paint or decal loss ! I am seriously doubt if one can find another 66 years old Vintage Singer  sewing machine in absolutely pristine condition as this one !
I could only wish that my ability to make the good photos could be much better in order to provide proof of the pristine looking and perfectly functioning ultimate sewing mechanism .
The conclusion:
The custom made red oak base with steel handles allows to take this machine anywhere where sewing of heavy fabrics or leather required                                                                                                                                                                              The machine has been taken apart ( see the picture attached ) ,checked and  serviced : all internal moving parts has been cleaned and oiled. The shuttle mechanism has been completely taken apart - every single part has been cleaned & polished and assembled back together. The stitch adjusted . The  brand New wiring in light, motor, 3-prongs connectors , pedal and power cord has been replaced , checked ,carbon brushes, rotor has been cleaned to make sure it is still complies with the original Singer requirements and safety regulations . Then machine has been tested to sew both thin and multiple layers of heavy fabrics .Please check my photos attached to verify the machine's condition described.  Machine sews very well and guaranteed to be fully  functional and electrically safe
YOU WILL RECEIVE
:
- 1 1955  Singer  Model 15-91 with direct drive
- 1  Foot Pedal Motor Controller ,Bakelite, Vintage Singer . Completely serviced
-1
Bobbin Case ,Singer
-10 (ten ) bobbins , Singer
-1  Presser foot , Hinged, Singer  # 5321
-1  Ruffler  attachment ,Vintage Singer , for gathering and plaiting
-1  Binder, Multiple slotted with guide , Singer  # 160359
-1 Adjustable wide hemmer 3/16-15/16 , Singer
-1 Zipper attachment , left /Right  # 160854
-5  Needles in envelope , sizes 11-14
-1  Hemstitcher & Picoting  attachment
-1  gathering foot
-1 quilting attachment
-1 Cloth guide with thumb screw
-1  Manual book for Singer  15-91 , 65 pages . Downloaded from Smithsonian . will be e-mailed in PDF format                                                                                                                                                                                                   -1 Wiring diagram, pictorial with list  of all parts
-1Adjuster  Manual . Downloaded from Smithsonian -will be e-mailed in PDF
Total weight – 35  Lbs without outer carton.
ABOUT ME
I am a
r
etired textile engineer and
sewing machines have always been a part of my job. My background in mechanical engineering combined with some nostalgia, passion and plenty of time on my hands has made the great implication on my current activities – Antique and vintage sewing machine restoration .   Over years I have bought, repaired, serviced and refurbished dozens of machines just for myself and for friends , but now when I am running out of space to store them in accordance with their status, I have decided to begin to offer to you these  marvels  of old engineering at reasonable price .
MY PROCESS
In order to retain the authenticity of original time-honored design, those fine details which  once embellished  the antique sewing machines  and my own clear
conscience,
I am trying to avoid ( unless the machine in the bad condition)
the metal parts and treadle legs  refinishing – no  stripping to remove the original finish, no rust preventative primer, no decals or clear coating to make it more appealing in a photo.  Here is a brief description of
my process:   If  required, I am soaking all moving parts in WD-40 to get rid of that stubborn solidified  whale oil,
clean surface with Murphy’s oil soap,
high speed polish
chrome plated parts and apply a thin coat of a mixture of Boiled linseed oil & turpentine on the originally painted parts and  re-assemble machine.  The
gear driven machines are being properly cleaned, greased and oiled, the timing is being checked , bobbin case or shuttle are being taken apart, cleaned and oiled for  smooth thread draw, stitch adjusted to be equal on both sides.  If appropriate for that particular model/class, machine is being tested to sew at slow and fast speeds and in reverse on numerous layers of denim to assure it is sewing with ease.  For machines with motor /light /foot pedal control the following steps are being taken to assure that machine is electrically safe to operate:  the motor, pedal, light wires, are inspected for electrical safety and replaced (if necessary) from the coils to the connector.  The foot pedals are being cleaned and adjusted for smooth speed control.   The machines I offer for sale are electrically safe and fully guaranteed to sew very well. Please feel free to ask any questions.
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PACKAGING :
I will pack all items  with a great  care with utilization of proper force of impact absorbing materials . As the rule ,I will place the sewing machine’s head into the double-box  and will use bubble wrap or rags inside the first box . If it would be a treadle or cabinet sewing machine , I will double-box machine’s  head separately . I will disassemble cabinet  / irons legs (if appropriate), then I will write the instruction with photo attachment  of step-by-step assembly process to avoid any possible  confusion during assembly . Or if it would be required, I could even crate the cabinet and will place and secure machine head in the double carton  underneath . Please be aware that
ONLY in that particular case
some reasonable handling charges would be added  to cover the cost of a pallet and wooden boards . I want to assure you  I will do everything possible in accordance with your requirements to make sure that your purchase would  be safe  along the way.  I put a  lot of effort , time  and quality materials into cabinetry  restoration process and it would be extremely  upsetting  to me if the finished  piece would be broken during transportation .
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