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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,660
Posted By wendi3107

Elna #1 - tension, speed, stitch length, con't

Thank you for the replies :-)

After more testing.... mine runs as fast as the one in the video when nothing is being sewn - when stitching fabric, it won't go any faster than about half speed. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-10-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,660
Posted By wendi3107

Elna #1 - tension, speed, stitch length

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping that those of you with Elna #1 (Grasshopper) knowledge can help me out. Having just acquired one, type 500890 ("48" is stamped on the back under the round cover, built in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By wendi3107

Hey again.... out of curiosity I did an autopsy...

Hey again.... out of curiosity I did an autopsy on the 606 foot pedal, expecting to see a housing for carbon discs and instead found that the inside looks like photo you posted earlier in the thread...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-26-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By wendi3107

Hi again! The motor is pretty dirty, so...

Hi again!

The motor is pretty dirty, so hopefully it will just be a matter of cleaning it out. I've got some denatured alcohol, so it's worth a try. The foot pedal won't be a problem now that I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-26-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By wendi3107

Joe - Thank you for you reply, it's helpful....

Joe -
Thank you for you reply, it's helpful. :-) The motor is off of the machine so that I could clean around it and because I'm afraid it will burn up - smoke pours out when it's in use. Same...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-26-2015, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,589
Posted By wendi3107

Bel Air / Sewmor 606

Hi everyone,

I've found this site to be a great resource for info in the past, and joined in the hopes of getting some advice about a Bel Air 606...
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