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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-31-2013, 12:37 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Well, the planets must have just aligned or...

    Well, the planets must have just aligned or something because I added back the thumb tab and the tension is still working. Maybe just playing with it, etc. finally got it working correctly. And now...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-31-2013, 11:54 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Duh, never mind, just read Muv's blog link. ...

    Duh, never mind, just read Muv's blog link.

    Gail
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-31-2013, 11:52 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Hey, what is the purpose of that thumb tab, do...

    Hey, what is the purpose of that thumb tab, do you know? I found it odd that taking it off was what made the difference as it didn't seem to really add much dimension to the tensioner.

    Yes, I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-31-2013, 08:09 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Joe, I don't know if I ever thanked you for...

    Joe,

    I don't know if I ever thanked you for your help. I got the tension just perfect on the Singer 27. I took off the piece that hangs down under the thumb nut. I think it is for separating...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2013, 04:39 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Honestly, Judy, there is no telling what I might...

    Honestly, Judy, there is no telling what I might say next. I sure keep them guessing at work. :-)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2013, 10:33 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Oh My Gosh! That is exactly what I discovered...

    Oh My Gosh! That is exactly what I discovered last night and thought I was losing my mind! (It was a short journey) If I took the dang nut off, then I would get a decent stitch. I will have to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2013, 07:10 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Hi Joe, Last night, I used Hoppe's #9 Gun...

    Hi Joe,

    Last night, I used Hoppe's #9 Gun Solvent to pull apart and clean my tensioner on the Singer 27-4 or maybe 27-3. It was way easier than I thought and wow was it gunky. I also cleaned...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-11-2013, 06:46 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Hi Joe, Thank you. I will try cleaning off...

    Hi Joe,

    Thank you. I will try cleaning off the old oil. Do you have a product you prefer to do this with? I have no problem pulling this thing apart. I figure after I had to pull my long arm...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-10-2013, 08:53 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    How stinking cool! I got it working. I...

    How stinking cool! I got it working. I definitely had the needle in the wrong way. So funny, I have three Featherweights that thread from right to left. New machines as compared to my vintages...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-10-2013, 08:12 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,140
    Posted By QuiltFaerie

    Singer 27-4 More Help (Me Too!)

    So.... Since I had a machine head without a cabinet, I went out last weekend and bought this gorgeous Singer 27-4 in a decent cabinet for $75.

    I ordered a new belt since the other one was...
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