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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-22-2011, 12:38 PM
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Posted By Aurora

Aurora, you attached the belt correctly. Once...

Aurora, you attached the belt correctly. Once the belt is attached to the wheel you can't lower the head unless you slip the belt off the treadle or the wheel to lower the machine into the cabinet. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-21-2011, 05:39 PM
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Posted By Aurora

Billy, A year or so ago I purchased a...

Billy,

A year or so ago I purchased a beautiful Red Eye (1914) to convert to a handcrank. I also have a Red Eye ( 1910) that belonged to my husband's grandmother (shows a great deal of wear and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-18-2010, 01:43 AM
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Posted By Aurora

Mine travels with me to guilting at least five...

Mine travels with me to guilting at least five times a month and I just plug it in and go. I am confident you will love her and she will do right by you. She uses slant feet which are easy to find...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2010, 02:17 PM
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Posted By Aurora

Thank you, you have managed to put my mind at...

Thank you, you have managed to put my mind at rest a little bit, I shall just have to be patient now, until it arrives. Going to you via Timbuctoo seems a little extreme though.[/quote]

Shipper...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2010, 11:11 AM
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Posted By Aurora

I have bought about 10 machines off of eBay and...

I have bought about 10 machines off of eBay and not one of them has been damaged. One even traveled to Timbucto and back before I received it. No problem. However, I will cross my fingers for you.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2010, 08:10 AM
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Posted By Aurora

:lol: :lol: I shouldn't be laughing about your...

:lol: :lol: I shouldn't be laughing about your camera... I am sorry! Wow, can't wait to see you photos. How much did they charge you for your find? Congratulations.[/quote]


A whooping...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2010, 02:07 AM
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Posted By Aurora

While strolling through a local Goodwill...

While strolling through a local Goodwill yesterday, I found a machine case sitting against the wall. I picked it up, although dusty, it was in near perfect condition. I just had to open it once...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2010, 12:50 AM
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Posted By Aurora

Are you sure it isn't a little encouragement...

Are you sure it isn't a little encouragement you'd be needin?

She is a pretty little thing. Think maybe I will name her Minerva and call her Nervie Jane, after my Great, Great, Grandmother.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2010, 04:32 PM
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Posted By Aurora

Yes you can put an automotive clear coat over...

Yes you can put an automotive clear coat over what you have but it takes some serious know how and I wouldnt trust it to just anyone.

But you can use the Liquid Gold and it will hide a lot of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2010, 04:07 PM
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Posted By Aurora

Yesterday I strayed from the Singers and got this...

Yesterday I strayed from the Singers and got this on eBay for $14.99. It was listed once before and I missed bidding on it, but it was relisted and the price was lowered so I just couldn't pass on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2010, 01:04 AM
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Posted By Aurora

There is a Yahoo Group -- Vintage Viking Sewing...

There is a Yahoo Group -- Vintage Viking Sewing Machines -- Pre 1980. Similar to the Singer Group. Most of the same people are on both groups. They are very knowledgeable and can probably help you...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2010, 04:39 AM
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Posted By Aurora

I thought the base might be one of Cindy's. They...

I thought the base might be one of Cindy's. They are beautiful, the wood grain is incredible. I need to get one of those for my Red Eye.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2010, 05:55 PM
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Posted By Aurora

I won a 1937 99 on eBay and it arrived yesterday....

I won a 1937 99 on eBay and it arrived yesterday. The shipper had made a custom box in the shape of the case. The case was stuffed so full of plastic Wal-Mart bag that they practically exploded...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2010, 06:48 AM
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Posted By Aurora

I saw this one, they are obviously reserving the...

I saw this one, they are obviously reserving the right to determine if they get an offer for what they actually want for the machine. At first I thought it was a typo, then I decided they were...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2010, 06:04 AM
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Posted By Aurora

Here is the diagram I mentioned:

Here is the diagram I mentioned:
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-01-2010, 04:20 AM
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Posted By Aurora

Go here for the user manual Download for the 66 ...

Go here for the user manual Download for the 66

http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

It is the second one down on the page.

Billy[/quote]

I downloaded the manual as you...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2010, 03:16 PM
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Posted By Aurora

Looking Good! I cannot wait to get into mine. ...

Looking Good! I cannot wait to get into mine. Just keep thinking how good it will look when you get it back together.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-29-2010, 05:42 AM
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Views: 8,880,230
Posted By Aurora

This is the machine I got from ebay. I had been...

This is the machine I got from ebay. I had been looking for one to convert to a handcrank and this will be it. I already have a treadle and a want this one to be portable.

It is in great...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-29-2010, 03:20 AM
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Views: 8,880,230
Posted By Aurora

It looks like the machine to me!!! And it...

It looks like the machine to me!!!

And it is an informative blog!!


I am on a couple of vintage sewing machine groups on Yahoo with Jenny. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. I had...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-28-2010, 04:51 PM
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Views: 8,880,230
Posted By Aurora

I dropped the foot control for my 301a and broke...

I dropped the foot control for my 301a and broke the porcelain insulator inside and the spring would no longer work. It used the same cord and foot control as my FW. I went on eBay and found one,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-27-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,880,230
Posted By Aurora

I belong to three Yahoo Groups for Vintage Sewing...

I belong to three Yahoo Groups for Vintage Sewing machines and they consider anything prior to 1980 a vintage. You have to remember that we are talking about sewing machines and not people.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-27-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,880,230
Posted By Aurora

The light is the on/off switch. I found this out...

The light is the on/off switch. I found this out by accident. I knew you would love the 301.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-27-2010, 02:27 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,880,230
Posted By Aurora

WOW! FedEx dropped one of these beauties off for...

WOW! FedEx dropped one of these beauties off for me yesterday. My plans are to do a handcrank conversion so I can sew anywhere anytime.

Billy, I am thinking the side clamp you are talkin about...
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