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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-13-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 38
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Posted By Candace

Yes, it's the same innards as mine. Just a note,...

Yes, it's the same innards as mine. Just a note, unless the motor is having issues, don't take it apart. It was a bear to get back and keep it from binding. Cathy M. and I spent a lot of time...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-12-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

Oh, interesting. I don't have the second volume....

Oh, interesting. I don't have the second volume. I do have the FW book. Can you post a few pics of the bobbin assembly on yours? Mine doesn't have any play. I wonder if they're different?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-12-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

So, GE didn't create this machine and bought it...

So, GE didn't create this machine and bought it from Standard?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-12-2014, 06:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

The manual for the GE SewHandy specifies 15x1...

The manual for the GE SewHandy specifies 15x1 needles and mine came with a GE branded needle packet that was labeled 15x1. It sews great with them. GE would be the earlier machines.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

No, the 221 bobbin case is much improved. The...

No, the 221 bobbin case is much improved. The bobbin case on this machine is quite fiddly for lack of a better word. You put the bobbin on the knob that juts out on the right side of the machine. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

I didn't touch up any paint. The paint on mine...

I didn't touch up any paint. The paint on mine was actually decent. It was the shellac that was terrible. The machine I have takes standard 15 x 1 needles. As for the bobbins, mine only came with...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-02-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

Here's a recent photo of my niece sewing with it....

Here's a recent photo of my niece sewing with it. It's not a power house, that's for sure, but it makes a nice stitch.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

It now makes a nice stitch now that it's all back...

It now makes a nice stitch now that it's all back together. My only complaint is that the rubber belt pulls too hard on the motor pulley(I believe) and I think it would run faster with a different...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-15-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

Today I'll put it all back together and call it...

Today I'll put it all back together and call it done:>
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-14-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,749
Posted By Candace

GE Machine finished

Here's the one of the original threads about the machine http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/what-do-opinions-t225466.html

Glenn walked me through the shellac...
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