Elna 1 (Grasshopper) Bobbin Holder Repair and Installation
This ELNA Grasshopper (No.1) sewing machine's bobbin holder is in need of repair. The plastic ring that mates with the bobbin holder is broken. The small brass nut insert has broken away.
I show the repair method and installation of the bobbin holder, along with testing.
I do show lubricating the hook race with standard sewing machine oil, whereas it should be lubricated with kerosene as stated in the manual. You can find my video covering this here -
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Index:
0:00 - Introduction
1:42 - Where the bobbin holder belongs
2:06 - Gluing the parts
7:00 - The glue has set. Smoothing off the rough edges
8:47 - Installing the bobbin holder in the machine
14:45 - Oiling and assembling
15:29 - Replacing the needle
16:15 - Pre test run (with Molly)
18:35 - Test run
19:15 - Thanks