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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-13-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! I think with a...

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! I think with a little looking you can find attachments for the "top" clamp Kenmore machine. Attachments for older White machines will fit also.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-21-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome also. I did have a similar machine, and...

Welcome also. I did have a similar machine, and am 99.99% certain it took a 20x1 and a Boye #13 shuttle.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-15-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By JoeJr

The only safe advice I can give for you to do is...

The only safe advice I can give for you to do is consult an electrician.

That being said, I can tell you what I would do. I would assume the foot pedal numbers are the max it's rated to handle. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By JoeJr

Then I would disconnect the belt, tighten the...

Then I would disconnect the belt, tighten the clutch knob so the hand wheel is engaged, and turn the machine. If you're having problems with the clutch knob tightened (i.e. needle engaged) then the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-07-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By JoeJr

Disconnect the belt and operate the treadle, it...

Disconnect the belt and operate the treadle, it should move smoothly once you get it going and it should move for a little bit if you lift your foot while operating. While the belt is off turn the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-01-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By JoeJr

I decided I couldn't wait to test this. I have...

I decided I couldn't wait to test this. I have two of these New Home machines and maybe 6 bobbins between them.

The pictures aren't so great, but here's the result, stitched just fine, had to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-01-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By JoeJr

Here are two New Home bobbin cases. The solid...

Here are two New Home bobbin cases. The solid bobbin is a New Home, the other a 301. As you can see the 301 fits nicely in terms of diameter. In the second photo you can see that the 301 is just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-31-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! This machine uses...

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! This machine uses the New Home rotary system and takes New Home (or Free Westinghouse) rotary bobbins. And yes they are hard to find. Slightly less hard to find are...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By JoeJr

If you have all the other parts to run the...

If you have all the other parts to run the machine, including needles and bobbins, I would work on a motor modification, probably a table top mounted motor with a belt drive, or you could look for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By JoeJr

Can you post some pictures? I'm not familiar...

Can you post some pictures? I'm not familiar with the machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By JoeJr

They're great little machines, and nice that you...

They're great little machines, and nice that you have back tacking aka reverse.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By JoeJr

I agree with Janey in that I would do more...

I agree with Janey in that I would do more research before dropping $50. Kind of guessing here, but I believe the plug in your picture attaches underneath the machine on the right hand side, and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-21-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By JoeJr

The last 500 I worked on had a similar problem...

The last 500 I worked on had a similar problem with the pattern knobs, and I had watch very closely for the metal on metal movement points when working the knobs for oiling, particularly where the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-17-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By JoeJr

Assuming you have the correct needle, and...

Assuming you have the correct needle, and assuming the needle has a flat side on the shank, that flat will likely face either the right or the left. turn it 180degr from how it is now and see if it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-23-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. I can't find a...

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard.

I can't find a manual, but I did find this write up which may help until you find a manual

Kenmore 148.531 Review — Ashley and the Noisemakers...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,273
Posted By JoeJr

What a great looking machine! and quite the...

What a great looking machine! and quite the interesting hand crank set up, haven't seen anything like that before.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-16-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. You may have...

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard.

You may have found this Fashion Mate Series 237 239 240 242 247 248 242 252 257 360 362 (tandtrepair.com) (https://store.tandtrepair.com/famase.html)

but there's a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-16-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 872
Posted By JoeJr

If you're on facebook you can check marketplace...

If you're on facebook you can check marketplace to get an idea of asking prices in your area. On craigslist here, south of St Louis, I see them for $350-550.

I don't have a FW, so have never been...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. My first thought...

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. My first thought is are the feed dogs dropped down. I can't see from your picture but there is likely a knob or two buttons on the front of the bed, right hand side,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-10-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,757
Posted By JoeJr

Hello and welcome to the QuiltingBoard! Can...

Hello and welcome to the QuiltingBoard!

Can you post some pictures? Here are Janey's instructions for posting pictures:

We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,610
Posted By JoeJr

The little nub on the inside end makes me think...

The little nub on the inside end makes me think it works as some kind of stop for another part, meaning when screwed in that nub will set into something.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 926
Posted By JoeJr

I think a 301 is worth saving. I would obtain an...

I think a 301 is worth saving. I would obtain an appropriately sized foil roasting pan and put the machine in it, and then pour in my favorite rust remover, e.g. evaporust or something similar,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,610
Posted By JoeJr

Don't be embarrassed, glad you've made such great...

Don't be embarrassed, glad you've made such great progress. It appears to be a set screw for a deeper shaft, maybe to set the main post of the tension unit? Look for a hole or shaft somewhere about...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-30-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. It's not like any...

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. It's not like any part I've ever seen on a Singer. Based on the dimensions you've given there's room for a Singer part number, which if it were a Singer part there...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-30-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By JoeJr

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. I would check the...

Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. I would check the wiring from the plug to the machine, from the machine to the foot control (assuming that's what it has). Sounds like an electrical problem to me,...
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