I totally agree with you Nancy, it is amazing what we all learn on this site.

Thank you Joe and Nancy for the info on the bobbins. As yet, I don't have a 9W-7, so I will be satisfied to use these bobbins on my FW and 301 machines. It is nice that 3 of my machines all use the same bobbins. I like that. Thanks again!

Hehe. Yes, research and the internet go hand and hand. I haven't heard about any other models having this situation where the K and W use different parts on their machines. I bet there are others. But, if someone knows other models I'd love to hear the story behind it. I do think it created a parts nightmare and agree it's not easy to remember!

My 306 was never set up for 15 needles as far as I know. But it did have some big time scarring of Tue case like someone may have used one anyway. It also had issues with dropping stitches in ZZ mode, as moving the needle side to side effectively changes the hook timing. I only went through and carefully set mine back to factory and it seems to work well that way (with the proper 206 class needles)

Some of the 9W's take the 221 bobbins, others take a "donut" or "bagel" bobbin like W&W 8....

So when you take a cabinet to the dump(ster) do you remove the drawers?? I was conversing with an antique/vintage store owner and she said she has such a hard time selling vintage machines, but the old cabinet drawers sell like hotcakes!! They are used as shelving on walls. This is in my neck of the woods. Don't know about other areas, but I was surprised!!

Nancy,

Here you go:
Front:

Back:

Round end:

Prickly end:

Bobbin carrier w/bobbin:

Bobbin comparison montage:


In the last picture the bobbin on the left is the one out of the 9W-7. The one on the right came from our FW. Two peas from the same pod.

I have read, that the -7 indicates the change where Singer went to the 221 style bobbin. Not positive that's correct, but it sticks in my mind.

Joe

Anamaria,

To remove the screw from ejector bar, you will have to gently turn the screw counter clockwise. Since you were able to remove wick without removing screw, you have two opinions now. You can try to remove screw to clean it up, or you can leave it. If it looks like it doesn't want to come out because of dirt and rust, try soaking it in oil for some time. If you decide to leave it just screw the wick into the screw.

I know that you most likely want that cleaned up too since you are very meticulous in your cleaning. You machines shine beautiful after your cleaning!

Here are some photos of that screw that you are referring to in the ejector bar. Also photos of how to cut a spool felt for the wick to fit into the spring. Plus, a photo of the wick resting against the race.

Cleaning the race and changing the wick makes a huge difference in the quality of the stitching.
Hopefully the photos are of help!
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I have an old Bernina they fit, too

I'm here! I just thought between you, Candace, and Cathy's knowledge all would be told, and that no research would be needed. Sometimes it is interesting to see what others know and wish to share. Since I do not own a Singer 306 or 206 and I prefer machines that use 15x1 needles, there is little for me to contribute. I don't recall any interesting youtube videos, other than Dan's, or any blogs sites for any of these machines. But if I do come across one, I'll bookmark it!

What????? We have all been told repeatedly and with certainty that those small bobbins only fit the 221 and 301. Something new every day!! That's for sure!