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Help with used Singer 5932

Hello,

I am new to this group. Penny from one of the backpacking gear-making message boards sent me here. I have a Singer 5932 T (Not sure if the T is supposed to be part of the model number or not) that I bought used at a Goodwill. Here's my issue:

My question is about the tensioning. It has a selection control from "+" to "Auto" to "-". If I set it to auto, I get lots of huge loops of thread on the bottom of the fabric, lots of them. I checked the bobbin and rethreaded the needle. I played with the tension and found that if I set it at almost it's tightest level, the stitch looks okay. Why would I need to set it so tight? Is there something most likely broken or askew with the tensioning system?

Also, the stitch is set to straight stitch on level 2 or 3. The stitches are almost straight, but not quite. The overall stitch line is as straight as I can sew it, but the stitches themselves are a bit skewed. Instead of --------------- it is more like \\\\\\\\\ or ~~~~~~~~~ but that is a gross exaggeration, I don't have a symbol that shows it is just slightly angled from straight. I notice the machine's design is for the needle to come down at an angle, towards me? Is this angled stitch normal, or is it indicitive of something else wrong?

A couple people have mentioned it probably just needs a good cleaning and to recheck the threading of the needle. I have used an older Kenmore machine that has all the little metal eyeloops to thread the thread through. This Singer simply has slots in the plastic with arrows indicating how to to thread it, the real pieces that the thread goes through are hidden behind the plastic slots. So it looks like they tried to make it more "foolproof". Also, I am missing the spool cap, is this a necessary piece or simply a nice thing to have?

How might I go about cleaning and "tune-up" the machine myself to see if I can get it working before I decide to take it in to a shop to have them do it?

Thanks!

Jason Seattle, WA

Reply to
pianodirt
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What kind of thread are you using? Is it the cheapie Coats and Clarks you find at Walmart? If so, it may be the thread is too light to be caught in the tension and that's what is throwing it off. Many loops underneath mean that the upper tension is too loose, which can also mean that the thread is too light. Try changing thread.

I had this same problem with my older Singer (1960's model) till I realized it was the thread. I was ready to throw the machine out! Your Singer is about the same year as my newer Singer (1990's model) and I won't use Walmart thread on it either; it "likes" the same thread as my older one.

Reply to
Beth Pierce

I second the thread question. Are you sewing with heavy duty thread? You say you contacted penny on an outdoor gear bb.

Reply to
Ron Anderson

tensioning

What type of material are you sewing on, and what type of thread and type/size needle are you using??

That's indicative of a Singer "slant" shank machine. It makes it easier to view the work. I LOVE Singer slants.....

"foolproof".

Sounds like you've got a horizontal spool pin? If so, The spool cap is supposed to 'hold' the spool in place, and this helps keep the tension on the thread steady. If your spool is just 'sitting' on the spool pin then you don't have steady upper tension and this will cause the loops under the material you describe. =20

Do you have a manual for this machine? That's the first thing to get as the usual maintenance and oiling points are dealt with in there.

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IMS

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