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02-09-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By txmerlin

Ironing board cover questions

I help my wife with her quilting by doing the fabric washing, ironing and cutting (and occasional QC). After pressing some larger pieces today on our regular ironing board, I started thinking there...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-06-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,159
Posted By txmerlin

Your should be able to download those from the...

Your should be able to download those from the sears website http://www.searspartsdirect.com
If you don't find it there, a Google search for that model show some for pay sites.

Ken
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-03-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,810
Posted By txmerlin

Thank you for these links (and the education). ...

Thank you for these links (and the education). Based on this info, the Nelco is a high shank. It only had 2 feet in with the machine and one was plastic and broken, so now the adventure begins and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-03-2016, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,810
Posted By txmerlin

What prompted this is that I have a couple of...

What prompted this is that I have a couple of Necchi Supernovas that I knew were high shank. I found a Nelco N-200 (which was remotely related to the Necchi's) and brought it home, but I have no...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-02-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,810
Posted By txmerlin

High shank vs low shank

Is there any way to tell which a machine is by looking at the machine or at the attachments?

Ken
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,040
Posted By txmerlin

Looking for a plug for a Gutris foot pedal

I picked up a Necchi Supernova when I was on vacation and it had a Gutris pedal. I need to rewire this machine and am looking for a new plug end for the pedal. This is not the regular black...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-19-2016, 05:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,275
Posted By txmerlin

Gorgeous machine. I am envious of the recipient....

Gorgeous machine. I am envious of the recipient.

Ken
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4,880
Views: 895,732
Posted By txmerlin

Name that attachment ...

Name that attachment

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/art/5382637970.html

This poster does not know what they are (and neither do i), but they look more like hinges than attachments.

Ken
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-11-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,536
Posted By txmerlin

Nice catch on the spring. I had been so intent...

Nice catch on the spring. I had been so intent on the manufacturer, I totally missed that. The singer is decent and it also has a low bid (currently around $12).

Ken

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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-11-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,536
Posted By txmerlin

Looking for more info on and Improved Columbian

I found this machine on one of the auction sites and do not seem to be able to find much more info on it. I think it was made by the Chicago Sewing Machine Company, but I do not have any specific...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By txmerlin

Ok, that is what I am seeing. And it makes more...

Ok, that is what I am seeing. And it makes more sense because I was not seeing the foot pedal. Learned something new today.

Thanks
Ken
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By txmerlin

Novice question here

I have been cruising CL looking at machines and trying to learn the different machine profiles and options. I have seen several machines in the last week in bentwood cases where the case had a small...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-16-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,792
Posted By txmerlin

How common (or rare) is the crinkle finish?

I just back from vacation and picked up a couple of machines while I was on the road. I got a model 66 and 99 both in the mat black crinkle finish. Started doing a little research on the web and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-09-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,515
Posted By txmerlin

Needle for a Kenmore 117.560

I have a Kenmore that I am restoring and am looking for some new needles for it. I tried a new singer needle, but it is hitting the needle plate. I was able to get it to work using the hole in the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-27-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,275
Posted By txmerlin

Tammi, I like the way you calculate. By that...

Tammi, I like the way you calculate. By that measure, they should be giving these machines to us to rescue. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-25-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,275
Posted By txmerlin

Thank you. I have already learned much from...

Thank you. I have already learned much from reading these forums. I had been searching eBay for comps, so I will continue that process, and come back here when I have more questions. I have...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-25-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,275
Posted By txmerlin

How to determine value

I am new to sewing machines, but I seemed to have gotten hooked quick. After working on my wife's Singer, I started hunting for others to work on. That's when I started running in to trouble. I do...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-18-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By txmerlin

Repairing veneer

I found an old New Home that has been stored in a garage for some time. Cleaning up the head, I am comfortable with. The veneer on the other hand would be an issue. There are several missing...
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