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Coming up for air to say hi y'all. More rain will...
Coming up for air to say hi y'all. More rain will be coming later but there is actually a bit of sunshine popping in and out right now. Hope it doesn't come out too much and make tonight/tomorrow's...
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Me too on the too long on plastic! I would have...
Me too on the too long on plastic! I would have never thought of using a magnet. A big Thanks!!!
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When you are asking questions, make the...
When you are asking questions, make the distinction between Working as in the motor makes a noise and the needle goes up and down, and Working as in stitching a recognisable stitch.
If you are...
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OK, take it all apart, put back together,...
OK, take it all apart, put back together, everthing is fine now. So, it appears the stop clamp washer was backwards. I'm sure I put it in the way it came out when the new handwheel arrived and it did...
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You may have part of the needle stuck in the...
You may have part of the needle stuck in the bobbin case.
The needle flat goes to the left and threads from right to left.[/quote]
When you broke the needle did you find ALL of it? I bought a 301...
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Help Please! My 201-2 was sewing nicely...
Help Please!
My 201-2 was sewing nicely until I just broke the needle. Now the handwheel is not working. Inner (is that the boss?) spins freely and makes the needle go up and down, outer portion...
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I also have the complication of NO pedal. We...
I also have the complication of NO pedal. We plugged in direct to see if the motor worked.
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That is what is going on with the one I just...
That is what is going on with the one I just posted a link to above!
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Hey I need y'alls expert help/advice on what...
Hey I need y'alls expert help/advice on what constitutes a "working" machine. Post is here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-110256-1.htm
And also help with how to make her a working machine :-)...
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03-18-2011, 07:51 AM
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Is there anything worth saving on a broken hand...
Is there anything worth saving on a broken hand wheel? Does it come apart or is the whole thing toast?
I just don't want to pitch it then find out there are good parts to it.
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My broken 201 handwheel problem is solved - the...
My broken 201 handwheel problem is solved - the seller sent me his wife's beautiful chrome one! I'm going around singing Trace Adkin's song "Chrome" LOL
Now just waiting for the mounting hinges to...
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Awesome!!! You were the only bidder :thumbup: I...
Awesome!!! You were the only bidder :thumbup: I have the same problem as you--2 "new" machines this week!
The cat in your avatar looks so cute and comical....LOL! What is on it's head?[/quote]
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OK - just bought the 2nd one in a week - I think...
OK - just bought the 2nd one in a week - I think I might have gotten a problem hanging out around here!
This one will be coming to my house :-)
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The date on singers site (if those are the S/N's...
The date on singers site (if those are the S/N's you're looking at) are allotment dates. As I understand it, that's the date that that particular allotment was 'started'... But, in answer to the...
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I have seen postings with the actual date of...
I have seen postings with the actual date of "birth" given. Where do you look to determine that? My serial # had an allotment of 8000 on 11/11/1936 and the next allotment of 201's was 3/17/1937 so...
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By balance wheel, do you mean handwheel? I have...
By balance wheel, do you mean handwheel? I have several, and I hate to throw them away, so if you need one I will send it for postage. Just let me know.[/quote]
Yep. Sent you a PM :-)
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Quick ? for those in the know - lol Does my...
Quick ? for those in the know - lol
Does my new 201 take a 66 bobbin? I want to order up some more because I like to pre-wind plenty when I am quilting.
eta Do the plastic ones work so I can...
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OK, I have officially joined y'all now :-) ...
OK, I have officially joined y'all now :-)
My 201-2 arrived last night with a broken balance wheel due to inadequate packing. So I am hunting one if anyone has a spare to sell.
I will also have...
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Looks like a Montgomery Ward machine to me. ...
Looks like a Montgomery Ward machine to me.
Billy[/quote]
Thank you
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Happy Birthday Miz Johnny! Anyone recognize...
Happy Birthday Miz Johnny!
Anyone recognize this decal?
http://nashville.craigslist.org/atq/2243988318.html
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I wish you lived close enough to come and take...
I wish you lived close enough to come and take some HOME with you.[/quote]
I do! Any chance you have a 201? Preferably old enough to have a scroll plate.[/quote]
I have 201 electric, HC and...
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I wish you lived close enough to come and take...
I wish you lived close enough to come and take some HOME with you.[/quote]
I do! Any chance you have a 201? Preferably old enough to have a scroll plate.
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01-18-2011, 01:30 PM
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[/quote] ssgramma...be sure to measure the...
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ssgramma...be sure to measure the opening in your cabinet (lengthwise); you just MIGHT have a rare one (12-13 inches) in which only a 3/4 size machine will fit[/quote]
Thanks for the...
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01-18-2011, 07:09 AM
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OK, I'm coming out of the closet here. I have...
OK, I'm coming out of the closet here. I have been trying to read this ENTIRE thread and am now giving up!!! I did make it to the mid-200's though. Y'all keep this thread moving!
I do not have a...
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