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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-31-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,533
Posted By SewMachines

Oh my! I am at a loss for words! It looks like...

Oh my! I am at a loss for words! It looks like there is one of every type in there, sew much fun!

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-04-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
Posted By SewMachines

Steve, thanks for posting that! I always thought...

Steve, thanks for posting that! I always thought that the drawers to my medium were damaged and they put the two drawer fronts together on one drawer. Glad to know that that is the way it was made....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-04-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,855
Posted By SewMachines

Wow! What an amazing job you did on cleaning up...

Wow! What an amazing job you did on cleaning up that beauty! It looks fantastic!

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-09-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,653
Posted By SewMachines

I am still scratching me head on this one....

I am still scratching me head on this one. Someone asked if it maybe had a Howe style wheel tension mounted on top of the post, but my thoughts are that that would be too far out of the thread path....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Posted By SewMachines

Jon, thank you for reminding me! I am such a...

Jon, thank you for reminding me! I am such a bobbin snob and try to stick to vintage whenever possible that I totally forgot about the new ones.

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Posted By SewMachines

Yes, mine are 9/16" thick by 13/16" round as...

Yes, mine are 9/16" thick by 13/16" round as well. Steve, you need these?

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Posted By SewMachines

Thanks for the offer Jon, but I have no clue what...

Thanks for the offer Jon, but I have no clue what they go to. They are much thicker than the bobbins for the IM/IF. Almost about 15 class size. So very curious!

Although you can let me know if you...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,653
Posted By SewMachines

A Weed, maybe by another name?

A fellow collector posted photos of an odd find. He allowed me to share here in case someone can shed more light on the machine. Everything about it says 'Weed' except for a few odd things such as...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Posted By SewMachines

Jon, I have some of those 'looks like, but...

Jon,

I have some of those 'looks like, but is too big to be a W&W8' bobbins too. Mine are stamped with a tiny '4' on one side along the outer rim. Those things are thick. Very curious. I will go...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,855
Posted By SewMachines

Awesome work!! So glad to see the progress! ...

Awesome work!! So glad to see the progress!

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2015, 05:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,203
Posted By SewMachines

I would also try using a metal bobbin. Some of...

I would also try using a metal bobbin. Some of the older machines really don't like the light weight plastic ones.
Good luck!
Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-03-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,149
Posted By SewMachines

Wow! Great score!! Suzanne

Wow! Great score!!

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,855
Posted By SewMachines

Sorry to be late to the party, Janey. Glad Steve...

Sorry to be late to the party, Janey. Glad Steve posted the photo. It is odd (and not really needed) to set the needle, but is nice that it came with the machine. I have been working on a quilt...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2015, 05:15 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,855
Posted By SewMachines

Janey, I have a needle gauge that came with my...

Janey, I have a needle gauge that came with my older Grover & Baker so that you could know where to set the eye of the needle. Perhaps that is it.
Your needle situation could explain why I found...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,833
Posted By SewMachines

Mine would be an early Wilson machine, or as...

Mine would be an early Wilson machine, or as Steve said, anything from the 1850's. But the Wilson is much more likely. .

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-25-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By SewMachines

I think you folks are on to something! I keep...

I think you folks are on to something! I keep forgetting that there was no one correct way to do anything back then. Yes, it slides and looks like it can be adjusted to fit. I need to fill my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-23-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By SewMachines

Needles and Attachments, for a Grover & Baker? . . .

Thanks to Glenn I was able to get my G&B 9 up and sewing, yipee!!

I was amazed at the needles I found in a small pin wrap in the drawer. The machine had a notched Domestic style needle in place,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-23-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,447
Posted By SewMachines

Thanks again everyone for the wonderful welcome!!...

Thanks again everyone for the wonderful welcome!!

Steve, I hope you didn't do too much damage to the finger! Ouch! I can certainly wait. I really appreciate the assistance and know that sometimes...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-23-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,855
Posted By SewMachines

Looking wonderful! I love seeing the photos of...

Looking wonderful! I love seeing the photos of the progress, thanks for sharing!

Suzanne
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-17-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,033
Posted By SewMachines

I have used TR3 with much success on machines...

I have used TR3 with much success on machines that have a good strong clear coat. I like the extra coat of protection it gives the machine.
I don't get it near my oldies as I am fairly sure it will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-16-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,651
Posted By SewMachines

Glenn, Thank you so much! I am getting a bit...

Glenn,

Thank you so much! I am getting a bit closer with the stitches. They catch and are getting evened out but not yet where I would like them. I would sure love to have a copy of the manual if...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-16-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,651
Posted By SewMachines

Thanks all for the help! Steve, I think I...

Thanks all for the help!

Steve, I think I have the threading correct but I am struggling to get a good smooth feed from the bobbin. I have swapped direction of the feed but it still is not smooth....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-16-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,855
Posted By SewMachines

Janey, What interesting differences in the...

Janey,

What interesting differences in the machine. Here is my shuttle, very different from yours. Keep us posted!

Suzanne

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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-16-2015, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,651
Posted By SewMachines

Thanks everyone! I think I have most of it...

Thanks everyone! I think I have most of it figured out. Still working on it though. The shuttle is a bit crazy for threading.

Janey, my machine is different than the one in the link as this is a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-15-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,651
Posted By SewMachines

Grover & Baker lockstitch machine

I am happy to have a new toy, a Grover & Baker #9 lockstitch machine from 1870 (I believe). I am still working hard to get all the rust and gunk off, but am pleased that I have cleaned it enough to...
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