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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,190
Posted By Bobquilts

Kerosene is the safest way to clean her... NEVER...

Kerosene is the safest way to clean her... NEVER use ANYTHING containing alcohol.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,386
Posted By Bobquilts

Doesn't matter the cost to get her running again...

Doesn't matter the cost to get her running again ---- things like this just don't happen every day. Congrats.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By Bobquilts

I bought the piecing foot with the guide on it...

I bought the piecing foot with the guide on it and the quick change part that it attaches to and found that the needle hits it, slightly, on the left side. I dare not try to sew with it until I find...
Forum: Main
07-02-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By Bobquilts

Question Question about Day & Night quilt - Eleanor Burns

I use to have the book and rulers for this quilt and although I found the rulers, I have misplaced the book. The tutes I found answered all but one question --- How long are the strips? Does anyone...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By Bobquilts

I use an amount of grease that resembles the size...

I use an amount of grease that resembles the size of a small green pea, on the tip of my finger, and swipe about 1/4 of it into three gears, turn the handwheel toward you and repeat this on 4 areas...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,768
Posted By Bobquilts

Bought my first 221 ( and many others ) from...

Bought my first 221 ( and many others ) from Goodwill. Only one of them needed extensive cosmetic repairs. I've never paid more than $115.00 for any of them. "As is " is just fine with me seeing as...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,481
Posted By Bobquilts

1948 model 15.

1948 model 15.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,351
Posted By Bobquilts

I would think that, leaving anything containing...

I would think that, leaving anything containing alcohol in a closed case would eventually contribute to the destruction of the machines finish. Might smell good but ---- I don't know.....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,710
Posted By Bobquilts

Easy way to remember how the needle goes in is to...

Easy way to remember how the needle goes in is to look at the needle plate ---- flat area on the plate = flat area on the needle. (featherweight only ) Always thread a needle on any machine from the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,922
Posted By Bobquilts

I agree.... I was a locksmith for 30 years and we...

I agree.... I was a locksmith for 30 years and we used tri-flow to clean/lube the locks. I will never use it on my sewing machines, only sewing machine oil ( Singer ) and Singer grease.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,943
Posted By Bobquilts

I have four of the 221's. I use one of them and...

I have four of the 221's. I use one of them and I'm in the process of restoring the others. I can paint them whatever color I want and white might be an option. I'd do 'WHITE" and not attempt to do...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,142
Posted By Bobquilts

Of course, you could purchase the clam shell type...

Of course, you could purchase the clam shell type foot pedal that works on the featherweight.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,738
Posted By Bobquilts

What is the 'stuff' ,that you are calling frayed,...

What is the 'stuff' ,that you are calling frayed, made of? Is it wire or a sort of fabric? IF it's wire --- DO NOT PLUG this machine in again until a professional looks it over. If it feels like a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,738
Posted By Bobquilts

Change the motor brushes --- if you don't know or...

Change the motor brushes --- if you don't know or cannot find out how to do it, have someone do it for you. Also,like someone else said --- make sure the belt isn't too tight.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Posted By Bobquilts

For $130.00 ---- you got a steal....

For $130.00 ---- you got a steal....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1,159
Views: 224,779
Posted By Bobquilts

I have four of the 221's. I didn't pay more than...

I have four of the 221's. I didn't pay more than $125.00 for any of them. The first one that I'm refurbishing is a centennial and will be for sale when I'm done with it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,810
Posted By Bobquilts

I'm in the middle of refurbishing my first 221....

I'm in the middle of refurbishing my first 221. Bought it for $85.00 from goodwill auction. It worked just fine when I got it but it was not a pretty site. I'm enjoying the work needed and the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,778
Posted By Bobquilts

Just be aware that Monkey Wards machines are a...

Just be aware that Monkey Wards machines are a BEAR to get parts for. I've had one for a few years that needs a tiny part and cannot find it anywhere. Therefore, I now have a machine I'm just gonna...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-02-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,518
Posted By Bobquilts

That little 'finger' isn't suppose to move. If it...

That little 'finger' isn't suppose to move. If it does, nothing works right.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-02-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,207
Posted By Bobquilts

I spent 21 years in the Navy and that's where I...

I spent 21 years in the Navy and that's where I learned to sew. Upholstery and canvas shop on a destroyer tender.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,516
Posted By Bobquilts

I have bought three 221's from Goodwill ( Tacoma...

I have bought three 221's from Goodwill ( Tacoma ) and I'm restoring them. I use one and I'm working on the other two. By the way, $19.95 today will turn into at least $150.00 by the time the auction...
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,899
Posted By Bobquilts

If you adjust the presser foot pressure, a good...

If you adjust the presser foot pressure, a good place to start is 1/4 inch of space from the underside of the knob you turn, to the top of the machines arm.
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,124
Posted By Bobquilts

NO --- you will not find the word featherweight...

NO --- you will not find the word featherweight on the machine. Look for 221-1 ( or at least 221 ) under the badge. Another featherweight is the 222 ( numbers in the same location ) The 222 is a free...
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,124
Posted By Bobquilts

The ' white ' one is actually green if you look...

The ' white ' one is actually green if you look closely enough. Don't EVER get rid of it because in order to restore the dinged ones, the color match isn't a fun thing to do. I've restore a few of...
Forum: Main
12-24-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,803
Posted By Bobquilts

My travel machine is the Singer featherweight...

My travel machine is the Singer featherweight 221. I have 5 of them ( I restore the old cruddy looking ones )
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