Essex Sewing Machine Spares - Free

[sandbender]

Essex Sewing Machine (for Spare and Parts)

This is a little Essex sewing machine that I purchased from a member here, unfortunately it was damaged in transit and many months passed before I was back in the UK and opened the package.

As you can see from the pictures the cast iron frame is broken, I have contemplated trying to fix in various ways and have looked for a replacement body, neither option seems viable.

So, for any sewing machine enthusiasts/Essex owners my plan is to fully disassemble all the working parts, bag and package them and once I'm back in the UK again I'll post them to anyone who wants them.

The frame (the heavy bit) I will bin.

PM me if you want the parts.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Yes, please

 

[bilmo-p5]

You have a PM.

 

[Stew]

That looks like a very cute machine! Such a shame that it broke.

 

[sandbender]

This will have a new home with bilmo-p5

That looks like a very cute machine! Such a shame that it broke.

Oh yes, it is/was lovely.

 

[Angst]

flippin postal services!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well, it has indeed gone to a good home, nicely.

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[birchwood]

Have you tried chemical metal? It's pretty strong stuff.
I have mended outboard engines with it. I drilled out a hole to accept a bit of threaded rod, rebuilt the corner of the casting with the chemical metal round it, filed it to shape and the engine casing bolted down to the rod. It's still on there 5 years later.

 

[sandbender]

I had thought about that, but I reckoned the stress on the frame would be strongest there when in use and as these machines are often found on ebay for less than £20 it didn't seem worth the effort.

It has a new home now, maybe bilmo-p5 will manage to get it back up and running.

 

[birchwood]

Oh ok . I did not realise the size of it from the pics. What I suggested would be more expensive .
Good luck with it Bilmo.

 

[bilmo-p5]

I've had some success with 'chemical metal' type products in the past (tho' not on sewing machines) but I think it will get a good coat of looking over to begin with.
I'll keep you posted ...

 

[Jared]

Shame. Guess would have to know someone local who could braze it.

 

[birchwood]

I can see the second picture now.
Crikey they must have dropped that from the top floor.