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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-04-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,443
Posted By Vridar

Another Machine Saved From Landfill

This machine was saved from landing in the landfill and rehomed with a 10 year old.
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 07:06 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 45,447
Posted By Vridar

I have 3 15-91s and a 15-125. I use one of them...

I have 3 15-91s and a 15-125. I use one of them as my resident machine in our home. My favorite Singer is a 201-2 at our lake home but prefer not to exchange when we go from one place to the other....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,664
Posted By Vridar

I agree. Too Jetsonian for me.

I agree. Too Jetsonian for me.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-04-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,277
Posted By Vridar

I've found different feet work differently. Try a...

I've found different feet work differently. Try a foot that matches it's original, and more than one if necessary. It's my belief, and I will stand corrected if wrong, feet working with feed dogs...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-13-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,256
Posted By Vridar

Cams are required. It looks good. $45 is probably...

Cams are required. It looks good. $45 is probably about right. I tried selling on the popular auction site a complete, clean, all cams, case for $69 without success. It is a nice machine, but make...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-09-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,450
Posted By Vridar

I'm surprised the 401 is majority's choice so...

I'm surprised the 401 is majority's choice so far. Gotta' acquaint myself with it. It's too Jettsonian looking for me.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,646
Posted By Vridar

Very similar to Necchi BU. very solid machine....

Very similar to Necchi BU. very solid machine. I'd buy it in a minute.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,450
Posted By Vridar

403A with cams or 201 w/ZZ, buttonhole and...

403A with cams or 201 w/ZZ, buttonhole and invisible stitch attachments.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-02-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,062
Posted By Vridar

John, that is so cool. I thank you for such a...

John, that is so cool. I thank you for such a thorough simple explanation. Helps me understand volt/Amp/ohm relationship and how to test. Wish my algebra teacher could have explained algebra so...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-01-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,062
Posted By Vridar

John, thanks. I will be following this thread...

John, thanks. I will be following this thread with reverence. Please continue to enlighten. You seem to be a patient person we can all learn from. An asset to our forum, for sure.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-01-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,062
Posted By Vridar

John, thanks so much for this tutorial. I have...

John, thanks so much for this tutorial. I have picked up a few pointers needed to try this project. Your instructions are easy to follow for us neophytes. Any other neat projects will be appreciated....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-14-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,323
Posted By Vridar

it looks like the ZZ disc is on your machine....

it looks like the ZZ disc is on your machine. Enjoy when you get it rehabbed.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-14-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,323
Posted By Vridar

PM me if you need the ZZ disc.

PM me if you need the ZZ disc.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-13-2015, 03:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,843
Posted By Vridar

Acording to the finish guru, Bob Flexner,...

Acording to the finish guru, Bob Flexner, alcohol, denatured or methanol, is used on shellac. Assure yourself its shellac, otherwise mineral spirits or lacquer thinner and if required for stubborn...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-13-2015, 02:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,323
Posted By Vridar

It's a nice heavy duty swing-needle. Like Mariam...

It's a nice heavy duty swing-needle. Like Mariam says, you'll need the disks, especially the zig-zag. I believe I have multiples, so, I can send one if you can't find one. It's not my choice for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,193
Posted By Vridar

Seeing a machine in a movie or such, I toggle...

Seeing a machine in a movie or such, I toggle rewind until I either recognize it or decide I don't recognize it. It's insanity, but we all here have the affliction.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,469
Posted By Vridar

In my opinion, you're starting with the best...

In my opinion, you're starting with the best machine Singer made. A zig-zag attachment and a blind stitch attachment and away you go. Maybe a button-hole attachment if you are so inclined.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-20-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,354
Posted By Vridar

My opinion is 15-91. I feel the 15s and their...

My opinion is 15-91. I feel the 15s and their clones are second only to the 201. However, The 15 has advantages in FMQ and efficiently handling heavier threads. No question in my mind, the 15-91. But...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,519
Posted By Vridar

Gorgeous! I don't need one, repeat, I don't need...

Gorgeous! I don't need one, repeat, I don't need one, repeat...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-30-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,218
Posted By Vridar

I've got extra ZZ cams. Happy to send one to you....

I've got extra ZZ cams. Happy to send one to you. PM me. That is if you find a knob to hold it on.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-30-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,218
Posted By Vridar

Aren't you impressed with how solid it is? Hope...

Aren't you impressed with how solid it is? Hope you get it cleaned and adjusted. It is as good as any (201 excepted) Singer when it's in its prime. IMHO!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-23-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By Vridar

Congratulations. Many collectors stay away from...

Congratulations. Many collectors stay away from 206s and 306s because of the required needle and the idiosyncrasies of the swing needle. However, everything adjusted they are great sewers.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By Vridar

For authenticity, We used shellac to refinish our...

For authenticity, We used shellac to refinish our old house's woodwork. We experienced one could not work with it out of the can. To give some extra time we added denatured alcohol quite often to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,618
Posted By Vridar

A similar magical machine was featured in Adam...

A similar magical machine was featured in Adam Sandler's movie, The Cobbler.
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4,880
Views: 894,295
Posted By Vridar

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160352321/sewing-mach...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160352321/sewing-machine-most-expensive-in-the?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=sewing+machine&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_w...
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