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01-25-2015, 10:09 AM

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Singer New Family Pre-Wound Bobbins??

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Posted By Rodney

A turret lathe can crank out small parts without...

A turret lathe can crank out small parts without the operator doing much of anything but feeding it once they're set up. They are all mechanical, CNC has taken over mostly now. It may not have been...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

01-24-2015, 06:44 PM

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Singer New Family Pre-Wound Bobbins??

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Posted By Rodney

I've been thinking about how they were made. My...

I've been thinking about how they were made. My best guess would be a turret lathe if they had them back then, if not then a regular lathe fit with a collet to hold the dowel. They would have used...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

01-19-2015, 11:32 AM

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Singer New Family Pre-Wound Bobbins??

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Posted By Rodney

Very cool! I'd like to see an empty one. I'm...

Very cool! I'd like to see an empty one. I'm wondering how much thread they hold compared to a metal bobbin and how they were made.
Rodney

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