Many such manuals are available for free download from manufacturers.Failing an Adjuster’s Manual, an exploded Parts Diagram will at least show what should be where.

Canadian and a few British manufacturers are also included. A comprehensive and reliable cross-referenced list of needles and substitutes.

Extremely thorough and profusely illustrated with CLEAR photos of virtually every moving part, plus tensions, timings, case refurbishment, etc. Clearly written by an Old Sewing Machine Guy as his cloth-capped picture reassuringly confirms on the cover. An extensive troubleshooting guide with sufficient instructions to help operators maintain their machines.

A short but informative book - originally written in the early twentieth century - that quickly explains the workings of domestic machines by shuttle type (transverse, vibrating, oscillating and rotary) - even a passage on the Class 29 bootpatcher - with sufficient information to get most machines back in time/tension etc. Generic information but clearly presented and illustrated.

A phenomenal labour of love from a highly-respected collector.

Currently (2009) out of print but the author reassures us, however, that a new version is being compiled and will be published when it’s ready.