Sewhandy Sewing Machine

 FAQ

1) How do I figure out just how old my Sewhandy is? 

Generally, Sewhandy sewing machines with a Standard or Sewhandy (or both) decal on the neck and without a Des. Pat. 80185 decal on the bed right hand corner were made between early 1928 and mid 1929. 

Sewhandy sewing machines with Standard Sewhandy decal on the neck and with a Des. Pat. 80185 decal on the bed right hand corner were made between late 1929 and early 1932.  

However, if your Sewhandy has the "Manufactured by The Osann Corporation -successors" decal on the bed center front edge, then it was actually produced by SINGER between mid 1934 and late 1938. 

GENERAL ELECTRIC MODEL A (GE label Sewhandy) machines were marketed from mid 1931 thru about 1936. 

 

2) Are there different electric motors used on the Sewhandy?

There are two completely different motors. All Sewhandy  and GENERAL ELECTRIC MODEL A sewing machines use the GENERAL ELECTRIC Universal sewing machine motor, EXCEPT for the Sewhandy with the  "Manufactured by the Osann Corporation -successors" decal on the bed center front edge which was made by SINGER. The SINGER produced model has a slower SINGER BRK/BUK Universal sewing machine motor.

 

3) What do I use to lubricate the motor?

GENERAL ELECTRIC Universal sewing machine motors are lubricated with normal sewing machine oil.

SINGER BRK/BUK Universal sewing machine motor are ONLY lubricated with SINGER motor lubricant (grease). Never use oil on SINGER motors.

 

4) Are there any books written about the Sewhandy?

I have written two volumes on these Sewhandy sewing machines: Volume 1 covers the history and development while Volume 2 covers present day maintenance and repair. For more information on these books, use these links: 

before the Featherweight - SEWHANDY   Volume 1    History

before the Featherweight - SEWHANDY   Volume 2      Maintenance & Repair

 

5) Are Sewhandy machines as light as SINGER Featherweights?

No, the early aluminum Sewhandy machines weigh less than a pound more than the Featherweight at just below 12 pounds. The later all cast iron Sewhandy  machines weigh in at less than 16 pounds. 

 

6) Do you know anyone that repairs or restores Sewhandy sewing machines?

Yes, I provide both repair and restoration thru my website at:

www.SewingMachineTech.com

 

7) Can I email you with questions about my Sewhandy?

Of course... email me at Dar-Bet@att.net .

 

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