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    Search: Posts Made By: manicmike
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-14-2016, 07:15 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Singer 99K

    Hi all. I'm just going to quote myself, as I excitedly told the story about this machine on Facebook:
    Only a 99K, but given to me by the original owner (who bought it new when she was 15). She had...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-09-2015, 12:34 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    If it requires 20 drops of oil to fix the problem...

    If it requires 20 drops of oil to fix the problem I'd say definitely :)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-07-2015, 11:08 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    When you thread it properly it will fix the not...

    When you thread it properly it will fix the not picking up thread problem. Clean and oil it and the belt will stop slipping - it's probably slipping because it has to work hard so if you clean the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-13-2015, 12:53 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    If you want to search QB, Google this: ...

    If you want to search QB, Google this:

    dressmaker site:.quiltingboard.com

    Adding the bit on the right means Google will only search this site, and any link will get you straight to the right...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-01-2015, 12:42 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    There are two basic types of plastic:...

    There are two basic types of plastic: thermosetting and thermoplastic. Thermosetting are set by adding another chemical to change the bonds (like araldyte). These don't melt (and can't be re-cast)....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-31-2015, 03:33 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    I had a similar idea Steve. You could even make...

    I had a similar idea Steve. You could even make the part from thermosetting plastic once you have the mould, rubbing said mould with vaseline if you want to use it more than once.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-10-2015, 02:42 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Sorry to confuse you further but model 66 uses a...

    Sorry to confuse you further but model 66 uses a round shuttle and bobbin, not a bullet shuttle and long bobbin. Only vibrating shuttle machines (VS2/27/127 and 28/128) have bullet shuttles.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-29-2015, 01:41 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    You need to look at the restarted G serial...

    You need to look at the restarted G serial numbers at the bottom of the ISMACS list: 1923.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-22-2015, 10:32 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    I've bought things through PM. If people aren't...

    I've bought things through PM. If people aren't advertising it, why hassle them?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-20-2015, 06:37 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Grant, what do you mean? Nobody ever gets abused...

    Grant, what do you mean? Nobody ever gets abused on this forum and it's only abuse or advertising that will get you banned. Are you saying you've been the perpetrator of abuse or the victim? I read...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-08-2015, 03:38 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Thanks Grant. I just read about him on wikipedia...

    Thanks Grant. I just read about him on wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett_Morgan) and http://emeagwali.com/garrett-morgan/. He was also black (both his parents were born slaves), his...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-19-2015, 05:48 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Well I'm picking it up Tuesday :p

    Well I'm picking it up Tuesday :p
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-18-2015, 05:02 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Mother of pearl singer 15?

    I've never heard of these but just saw one. Rectangular base and three MOP inlays at the centre of the decals.
    If you can give me information I'd be grateful.
    Quickly would also be good, as I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-12-2015, 03:46 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    You're fixing each problem as it comes up Dianne,...

    You're fixing each problem as it comes up Dianne, and very quickly. You're obviously very competent and learning how to do all this. You'll end up with a new machine (it'll feel like it anyway) and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-12-2015, 02:20 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    You're welcome Dianne, but I'm sorry to be the...

    You're welcome Dianne, but I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. In hundreds of machines, I've never had to fix feed timing: It can't go off unless the belt or linkages break. Hook timing is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-10-2015, 08:52 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Dianne, the feed dog should never allow the...

    Dianne, the feed dog should never allow the needle to bend, so I'd say you were correct initially and there is a feed timing problem. Feed timing is different to hook timing.
    I'd like to add that...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-29-2015, 02:44 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    This machine is a Japanese Singer 15 clone....

    This machine is a Japanese Singer 15 clone. Consew makes industrial machines these days.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-23-2015, 12:42 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Well something not to ask is "do you think I...

    Well something not to ask is "do you think I should buy this (old) machine?"
    Responses are 100% predictable, and you'll never get a negative from any of us. Someone else here amusingly said it's...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2015, 04:30 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Not sure how many others have been but I have :-)...

    Not sure how many others have been but I have :-)

    Sewing machines have a lot going for them as a hobby. Interesting, useful, cheap, beautiful, satisfying (using, fixing, maintaining) and very...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2015, 03:52 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    You don't have to apologise and (like copyright...

    You don't have to apologise and (like copyright law) the rules don't have to make any sense. If you haven't been chastised yet you're probably safe on the ones already posted.
    They give you 20...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-22-2015, 01:12 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    You might find that the admins mind. Posting...

    You might find that the admins mind. Posting other people's pictures is definitely against the rules, and is the reason the original giggles thread was killed.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2015, 12:29 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Well if I'd done all that it would be time to get...

    Well if I'd done all that it would be time to get serious :o. It wouldn't be hard to get the head off (with a grinder, if it's already broken) so you can get the old plate off. With the plate removed...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-17-2015, 05:25 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Has the head broken off it? Upload a picture and...

    Has the head broken off it? Upload a picture and I'll be able to help you. My dad and I (he's a retired mechanic from the Isle of rust - Ireland) have removed many stubborn fixtures.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-17-2015, 12:13 AM
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    Posted By manicmike

    There are no 127 Vs2s. If you've been looking...

    There are no 127 Vs2s. If you've been looking with that as a search term it will hinder you. The VS2 became the 27. The 127 is a later model again which has a motor/hand crank boss. I doubt that a HC...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2014, 01:54 PM
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    Posted By manicmike

    Go to google.com and type your own phrase "down...

    Go to google.com and type your own phrase "down loadable manual of 640-2" into the search box.
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