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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-09-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

I have an Ambassador that's a slightly different...

I have an Ambassador that's a slightly different model than yours. Mine was made by Toyota.
It's cast into the bottom of the base. Your machine might or might not be.
I think the Japanese just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-02-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Neat machine! Great colors and nice details like...

Neat machine! Great colors and nice details like the rocker "switch" to control the feed dog height. I know I've seen those Vs on the knobs elsewhere. The Brother I'm messing with right now has a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Welcome. Neat looking machine. What's behind...

Welcome. Neat looking machine. What's behind the bulge in the nose?

Sanshin would be the manufacturer. Japanese companies would put any brand the buyer wanted on their machines as long as...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

That one I'm not even going to guess who made it....

That one I'm not even going to guess who made it. I think if it was Brother Cari would be in here too. I did see the same machine recently on Portland's Craig's List IIRC.
I own a couple...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2014, 02:46 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

I couldn't say without looking. It's possible...

I couldn't say without looking. It's possible but most likely it's just stuck from dried oil and sitting. My experience with the two I have that have broken gears is one the gear disintegrated when...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-05-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Sewing machine oil inside and out. Wipe it down...

Sewing machine oil inside and out. Wipe it down with some sewing machine oil. Other oils are too heavy or can gum up or both. If it has plastic gears, no oil on those. Some plastics are sensitive...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-04-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Welcome Missykay! That one is a beauty! I...

Welcome Missykay!
That one is a beauty! I love the colors. Check the chrome knob on the handwheel. Make sure it's turned all the way away from you. It could be as simple as the machine is in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-18-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Lynn: I just went through this thread. On page...

Lynn: I just went through this thread. On page 17 there's a Universal that came out of the same factory as your Sewmatic. It's a little newer judging by the styling but you might be able to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-18-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Cams do turn up. If you can identify other...

Cams do turn up. If you can identify other machines that are the same basic design as yours that have cams with them it will give you a good idea of what you are after. We've started to build a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Welcome aboard LynnxSS. Take a look underneath...

Welcome aboard LynnxSS. Take a look underneath the machines for numbers beginning with JA. The JA number can tell you who made the machine. Also some manufacturers either stamped or cast their...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-23-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

I like the Belair. A 99 clone but aluminum. I...

I like the Belair. A 99 clone but aluminum. I wouldn't turn down any of them though. All are nice machines.
Rodney
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-22-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,049
Posted By Rodney

Check out post 125 on page 13 in this thread. I...

Check out post 125 on page 13 in this thread. I don't know that it helps with the badge but I'd be willing to bet it was made by the same people that made that Brother. Are there any markings under...
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