Singer 237 vs Singer HD (Singer "Heavy Duty" Long Term Review Series)

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(NOTE: This video is part of an ongoing and long-term series evaluating the Singer "Heavy Duty" machines. At the time of making this video, I have not yet formed a complete, informed opinion about these machines.)
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@sgruntsprutjhaha9698

Your 237 makes a clacking noise and it shouldn't. Adjust gear clearance in upper compartment.

@gy2gy246

I've had a 237 since 1967. Threading it is a PITA. In 60 years, I've only needed to replace the belt...once.

@ethelryan257 Жыл бұрын

The Fashion Mate sounds like it could do this all day, every day for the next century and not even get tired. The HD sounds like it's made of that cheap plastic that came out of those 1950's bubble gum machines for a nickel.

@walteraddie7925 Жыл бұрын

I just got a free 237 yesterday. It had been stored in a chicken coup for a long time so was pretty nasty. Anyways it cleaned up great and works wonderfully. I was surprised. I don't care for the louder noise the HD has compared to the nice quiet vintage machines.

@chrisanderson119 Жыл бұрын

I ❤ my 237!

@laurensplompen Жыл бұрын

Regarding the trick to put the needle down exactly where you want it: you can do that with the HD! Instead of using the reverse lever, you can just adjust stitch length in between stitches. You can do it with the needle in the fabric and on the upstroke (if you can predict the required distance), or with the needle on the downstroke if you want to see your landing spot move under the foot.

@lisalu910

Put that Singer Heavy Duty up against a 1970s Kenmore with a 1.2 amp motor and get back to us!

@Tree60HandcraftedDesigns Жыл бұрын

The motor on the Singer HD sounds more powerful than the 237 however, the HD sounded very cheap and "plastic" compared to the hum of the 237. I'm eagerly awaiting getting my serviced/reconditioned Singer 421G and putting it through it's paces!

@creativitybycarilyn6634

I had a Brother SE400 sewing/embroidery machine that I paid about $500. That model is made of plastic and once it started malfunctioning, I tried to open it up to clean it and oil it. The tabs that held it together were breaking and I couldn't put it back together without the power connector falling out. There is no way for a normal consumer to service it and it's half the worth of the machine to send it in for servicing. Once my current plastic machines break, I'm not likely to buy another.

@danishskiwarehouse Жыл бұрын

Jason, just to add to your “I need to go to the shop and buy a machine today” argument, the other advantage of buying a brand new machine is that it will be set up correctly. Frequently a used vintage machine will require cleaning and piling, maybe some re-wiring and occasionally some adjusting. For instance, my 237 needed the needle bar height adjusted - as someone new to sewing, I assumed the missed stitches, thudding and broken needles were my inexperience, not a machine in need of maintenance. I enjoy the process of restoring vintage machines, but hats not for everyone. Just a thought. Thank you, Roddy. PS - I’m very annoyed that this new Singer is performing so well 😂 PPS - I took great joy in seeing you struggle with binding as much as me! 😂 Perhaps I need to invest in an attachment. I look forward to your binding video 😊

@goblinpiper 14 күн бұрын

My singer HD just broke (I over worked it with #69 thread and heavy canvas bag making, among other things) after 3 years. I suspect the plastic gears are worn from the heavy loads and the top thread tension is now crazy and inconsistent. And now after some research I'm finding the singer HD isn't considered particularly repairable by mechanics anyway.

@VolkerNZ

I am sewing on a Singer HD for about 3 years now. I have sewn fabric, webbing and leather and sometimes stuffed so much material under it that I had to hand crank it. The one thing to remember with any machine is to use the correct Needle and replace it when blunt. That makes a huge difference. So far I'm very happy with it .What I do miss is the fixing threads for the binding attachments and I like the sound of the older machines better. And yes, my upper tension setting is also pretty much at its maximum which did concern me at first but since you confirmed it with yours I will just continue as it is. At some stage I modified the foot pedal (adjusted a resistor) to have a smoother start. I think its a good home sewing machine but I probably wouldn't have called it a Heavy Duty. Thanks for the review.

@maria2400 Жыл бұрын

I like the sound & the look of the 237 best.

@sewingmachinesindetail Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a informative comparison of the two sewing machines. If some users are able to do some simple modifications to a sewing machine, the possibilities with the Singer 237 are much better in order to change it into a much more powerful sewing machine. The obvious thing to do is to add a speed reducer and replace the beehive tension spring to a heavier spring. Such modifications can make the machine sew V138 thread. When I need to make zig zag with such heavy thread, my modified Singer 237 is my go to machine.

@quademasters249 Жыл бұрын

I installed a "worker -B" motor from Sailrite on one of my machines as an experiment. I had to adapt the bracket but it has a built in speed reducer. It's a DC motor with built in DC controller. I'm thinking about moving it to a machine like this 237.

@gergemall

Thank you. I am in love with the vintage machines. I wanted to get into sewing leather with a machine. I’ve become so obsessed with the vintage machines that I’ve yet to find time to learn to sew on a machine

@AnthonyPotts Жыл бұрын

I'm very new to sewing and I did a project this weekend (a stem feed bag), and I really liked the fact that I could see I messed up my bobbin tension somehow and caught an error pretty quickly because of the clear bobbin window.

@vrokhlenko

I used 237 on the PVC-backed 600d polyester that I fused together to make a 1-mm thick fabric - basically a sandwich with a PVC layer inside. The 237 handled 2 layers of this fused fabric but had difficulty starting. Once I'd give it a crank - it would continue beautifully! So it would benefit from a more powerful motor I guess. I used the upholstery thread and a "jeans" needle that cuts through the fabric

@sosuhob

Nice video as always! I had a Singer 4423 - it lasted three months! For heavy duty I would recommend Juki Tl series, wonderful machine in all metal construction. Or perhaps the new Veritas Power Stitch (formerly Toyota Power Fabriq), slower than Singer but sooo strong. Now, I am back on a Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 930, a strong and versatile machine - sews jeans like butter.

@joanneginever1890

Hi there. I have a two tone grey Singer 217, which I believe is almost identical to the 237. I absolutely love my 217, and I think it runs alot smoother and quieter than yours. It has a lovely sound and feel. I don't do any heavy duty sewing.