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Old 05-17-2011, 09:15 PM
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One of my foot petal has wiring that has frayed at the 3 prong plug part..it is the old type of wire...I can even see some silver wiring at the very end...I guess I shouldn't be using it like this???

Is this a hard thing for me to try to replace by myself...and/or does anyone know of a tute that I can check out as to how to change the wire..I would like to try to do it myself, if possible...with hubby's help???
Any advice would be appreciatied...
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Old 05-17-2011, 09:50 PM
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I'd check with Billy [here on the QB] or see if a local store sells FW parts and get a new plug.

Better be safe than sorry.

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check out sewclassic.com She has directions for replacing parts and parts available.
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thanks for the information for the link

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check out sewclassic.com She has directions for replacing parts and parts available.
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I see that you are in the Toronto area so someone must repair machines there. I had my Janome lady (Pat's Sewing Centre) in Alliston Ontario rewire mine with a new cord set. She did a clean, service and re-wire for $70 and did it in less than a week. Don't ever try to use vintage machines with broken, frayed, cracked or rubbery wires as they can give you an awful shock.
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Thanks for the info..I won't be using the foot petal since I noticed the exposed wire...
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Originally Posted by AliKat
I'd check with Billy [here on the QB] or see if a local store sells FW parts and get a new plug.

Better be safe than sorry.

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How do I find Billy?
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Can someone tell me how I get in tough with Billy...someone mentioned he deals with featherweights and repairs...
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