so-sew

Perhaps you remember my buying and cleaning up a sweet little Featherweight named Birdie. I bought her not knowing if she sewed a stitch since she had no belt and the cords were all frayed. She does sew now, and is smooth and soothing to the ears. Yeah!!!:-P However, she seems "putzier" than my 301 and I'm wondering if that's to be expected. I had heard they sewed very similarly, but i swear she seems to sew a little slower...Do you think I have the belt too loose? Or should I check something else? Or should I not worry about it? :?:

hobo2000

Sometimes that is due to the foot pedal. I bought a new foot pedal and now my baby flies.

sueisallaboutquilts

I remember Birdie!!!!!!!!!! :D:D
So glad you got her working !!!
I don't know the answer though, but Billy (lostn51) could help you with that.

Lacelady

My white FW is much more sluggish than my black 222 - I'm not sure why that is either, cos the 222 is a lot older.

amma

Aren't the motors smaller on the FW's? :D:D:D

so-sew

I have a private message regarding this sent to Billy in search of answers. I'll let you know what his ideas are. Thanks for all your input.

Just Me...

Sounds like a short in the electric..... ??