GRRRRR... What would you do?

[Doloris]

I just picked one up from craigs list for $35. I also wanted one for black and one for white. keep an eye on craigs list and watch for OBO. Most price them pretty high, but there always comes one along at a reasonable price.

[Snip Snip]

Or you could place a "wanted" ad in Craig's list.
This part sounds like something that could be "McGyver-ed" with a fish hook and some chewing gum, if some clever person would think on it a bit. Tell that engineer dad of yours he needs to think outside the box. Maybe you could offer him a batch of brownies if he will take it on.
(and whining helps, lol)

[Mpyles]

Paper clip and superglue!

[Sandra L. Mazer]

Have the little Brother 1034D serger and love it. Have had mine for almost nine years and no problems. If you can't fix your Singer you won't regret buying this machine.Simple to thread and a work horse to boot. Hope this helps.

[KnitWitRosie]

Have the little Brother 1034D serger and love it. Have had mine for almost nine years and no problems. If you can't fix your Singer you won't regret buying this machine.Simple to thread and a work horse to boot. Hope this helps.

That's exactly the one I'm looking at!!! It's a really good price on Amazon right now too!

I'm going to go home tonight and try and monkey around with it again. I tried the paperclip idea (didn't superglue it though, just duct tape), but it didn't work. If I can't get it to work properly, I may let Hubby buy me the new one. Lol.

[meliswan]

I would give the super glue a try before buying a new machine

[RiverMomm]

I suggest buying the Brother because, well, I am in that sort of mood tonight. If it's a pain to use, just move on. LOL Plus I also have the Brother 1034D serger and it is a great basic serger.

However, if you decide to try to fix the one you have, use epoxy instead of super glue. You can find it in the hardware section of WallyWorld, next to the super glue. It isn't pretty but it holds better than super glue. BUT it does stink so use it in a well ventilated area. I just fixed something with epoxy and placed it in the bathroom, turned on the vent, shut the door and left it there for a while. It's below zero here, so opening the windows isn't something I really want to do.

[otisquilts]

First of all, you have a wonderful hubby to be so considerate (my hubby is the same way) - otherwise if you have access to anyone that is a welder/fabricator/machinist - they can do fantastic things -otherwise I would just go ahead and purchase the new one. Good luck.

[LoveMyMachines]

What model? Can you take a close up photo of the part?

Short story... He says you can buy a new one. Go for it! . But don't get rid of your machine just yet. See if we can find a replacement at garage or estate sale or create a part from something else. Post some pics, and maybe we an throw out some ideas for substitution!

[goofyizzy]

I would skip all this aggravation and just buy a new one. The old one does not work. It's not worth the hassle. Happy wife, happy life.