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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-28-2015, 06:40 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Miriam, It's only a little bit too big but I...

    Miriam, It's only a little bit too big but I can't even hammer it in.

    Jon, If I can't find a good fit I will try that.
    Thank you both for your suggestions. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-27-2015, 04:02 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    I just bought a model 15 singer from e-bay. The...

    I just bought a model 15 singer from e-bay. The spool pin that came with it (unattached) does not fit. The model 15 takes a smaller one. How do I designate when shopping for a new one? I thought...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-26-2015, 04:35 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Thanks, Sharon. I had the bobbin in backwards. ...

    Thanks, Sharon. I had the bobbin in backwards. turning it around solved the problem. Thank you, so much I guess after 50+ years "behind the wheel" I should have known better, but I didn't. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-24-2015, 04:04 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Haven't been on for a while, have some catching...

    Haven't been on for a while, have some catching up to do. I have a problem I hope someone can help me with. I have a 66--16 in a cabinet with knee control. My daughter got it at an auction house...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-15-2015, 03:07 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Here I am again. Over-thinking the problem.. ...

    Here I am again. Over-thinking the problem.. the belt was missing. boy do i feel dumb. Linda
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-15-2015, 02:31 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Nope. That was the first thing I tried Thanks....

    Nope. That was the first thing I tried Thanks. Linda
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-15-2015, 02:27 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    What product do I get to lubricate the motor? ...

    What product do I get to lubricate the motor? Linda
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-15-2015, 01:59 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Hi, me again. Finally plugged it in. The motor...

    Hi, me again. Finally plugged it in. The motor whirs but does not move the needlebar. Possibly lubricant is dried up?? How do I clean tubes out before new lubricant is added. Or maybe it's...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-15-2015, 01:23 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    singer 66-16

    My daughter gifted me with this machine for Mother's day. Does't look as though it has been used much, and turns very smoothly. it is in a console model 40. my question is about the console. the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-08-2015, 01:29 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Hi, Haven't been here for a while.. Spring...

    Hi, Haven't been here for a while.. Spring brings yard work . Today I bought a Minnesota "A", just the head no cabinet. and I don't know where to look for serial number to date it. Also where...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2015, 02:33 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    windblown; not much sunshine here in pa. in...

    windblown; not much sunshine here in pa. in march. how long should i heat it with a hairdryer? linda
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-18-2015, 04:59 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    manicmike; no the head is not broken off. it...

    manicmike; no the head is not broken off. it may be rusted fast.
    rodney; the needle plate is broken. i have tried tapping with a hammer and used liquid wrench several times a day for over a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-17-2015, 04:45 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    Right you are, manicmike, it's a 27, my mistake....

    Right you are, manicmike, it's a 27, my mistake. I also need to know what to use to release a set screw. It's holding the needle plate on and I have tried a number of things to loosen it, but it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-14-2015, 07:55 AM
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    Posted By lolthom

    does anyone know where I might start looking for...

    does anyone know where I might start looking for a wrap-around hand crank attachment "81712" for a 1889 singer 127 Vs2? I know they are very rare and I have looked on e-bay with no results. Any...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-08-2015, 08:34 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    macybaby, Thanks so much for your help. it is...

    macybaby, Thanks so much for your help. it is definitely made by Davis. I found a list of models made by Davis, and New Stockman is on the list. This will give me a starting point. Now I need...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-08-2015, 03:36 PM
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    Posted By lolthom

    thanks, that helps. i don't know how to load...

    thanks, that helps. i don't know how to load pictures.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-07-2015, 11:33 AM
    Replies: 44,789
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    Posted By lolthom

    I have found the ads. But no other info. Like...

    I have found the ads. But no other info. Like who mfg. it. Where to get a manual.. Thanks for trying. Linda
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-02-2015, 08:31 PM
    Replies: 44,789
    Views: 9,093,842
    Posted By lolthom

    My daughter got her first treadle for Christmas. ...

    My daughter got her first treadle for Christmas. Her husband bought it off cl. The name on it is "New Stockman" I have looked everywhere online and can find out NOTHING about it. Does anyone know...
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