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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-07-2011, 09:01 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Hi back everyone.... OMGosh, that New Home...

    Hi back everyone....

    OMGosh, that New Home Treadle? I'd have been all over it!

    Miriam, I saw you posted a craigslist link a few pages ago... was that to the awesome ANKOR Treadle in Indiana....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-07-2011, 08:36 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Hi there. Yes, the white, powdery stuff on the FW...

    Hi there. Yes, the white, powdery stuff on the FW wires is usually a sort of dusty stuff that's caused by age/reaction of the wire coating to humidity. You can wipe it off, don't ingest it. lol....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-07-2011, 08:17 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    I don't have one yet. There's one up on ebay...

    I don't have one yet. There's one up on ebay right now - yes, I'm bidding. lol. Last one went for over $200 I believe. There is a web site that has pics from the manual alongside pics of the lady...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-05-2011, 09:41 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Speaking of 411g treadle capable machines,...

    Speaking of 411g treadle capable machines, there's one on ebay right now.... with a min. bid of $350! Comes with attachments/manual. It's in Canada, so the shipping to south florida would be... high....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-05-2011, 09:37 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Hi everyone... phew. 52 pages to read! Love the...

    Hi everyone... phew. 52 pages to read! Love the new 'look' of the QB.
    1. Whom ever it was about 20 pages back that got the 401k for $10, with the attachments stored up in the box. WAY cool. I'm...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-28-2011, 05:38 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Hi quilt addict. WHAT a FIND! That handcrank is a...

    Hi quilt addict. WHAT a FIND! That handcrank is a handmade, German Hengstenberg machine! High end for it's time-super german manufacturing and should clean up/work well I hope! Hugo Hengstenberg set...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-28-2011, 05:13 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Jan, WHAT a transformation of that Ruby! Phew!...

    Jan, WHAT a transformation of that Ruby! Phew! Beautiful...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-27-2011, 02:33 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    redmadder, you are so welcome. I was so...

    redmadder, you are so welcome. I was so surprised, since I don't think I'd ever heard of Ruby other than remembering seeing that craigslist ad posted by the local sew shop. I wonder if there are any...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-27-2011, 02:13 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    I'da done it!! :)[/quote] Oh yeah! I look...

    I'da done it!! :)[/quote]

    Oh yeah! I look more for parts and bits these days. I did a count today and shocked myself. Including the two 'new' machines - I've got 15 machines. I know, some of you...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-27-2011, 01:54 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    RM, there is a local sew shop that has a...

    RM, there is a local sew shop that has a electrified Ruby Treadle for sale on craigslist. A year ago they tried selling it for $250, then $200, now it's listed at (I think), $189. And I just noticed...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-27-2011, 07:51 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Great to hear from you, Billy! And yeah, I was...

    Great to hear from you, Billy! And yeah, I was thinking that myself about road tripping to Rochester. I travel from florida to Maine at least twice a year, via 81/blue ridge.. NOT 95... you know,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-27-2011, 07:47 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Yes, come to think of it.. .I've seen that too....

    Yes, come to think of it.. .I've seen that too. Deplaylady, since you're 'in town'... if you happen to be over that way, can you see if that wheel or shaft is bent? If the shaft is bent, I can fix it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 04:18 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    $71 for me! :shock:[/quote] Oh my gosh,...

    $71 for me! :shock:[/quote]

    Oh my gosh, Celeste... you must live further away from Rochester than I do. (I'm assuming that the $71 is the shipping?).

    Well... hey.... anyone on this list......
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 04:12 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    miriam... super comprehensive email on...

    miriam... super comprehensive email on cleaning/refurbishing machines. Great stuff. Great links, etc.

    There was one in there I didn't know about, so thanks for that! I love this place!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 01:36 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Yeah, you may be right. It does look like its...

    Yeah, you may be right. It does look like its bent, but could be just how it's photographed.[/quote]

    I figured it was how it was photographed. But, I could be wrong.... Can't the shaft be...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 01:15 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Oh the anticipation!! :thumbup: :thumbup:...

    Oh the anticipation!!

    :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:[/quote]

    Gosh, I hope it's okay! Please, oh please, oh please be okay!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 01:12 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    ALERT: Nice looking Singer 66-1 Red Head (Eye)...

    ALERT: Nice looking Singer 66-1 Red Head (Eye) with the SILVER badge at auction from the Rochester Goodwill. Backclamp, has reg foot. Bed is dusty or possibly clouded. But decals look pristine,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 01:00 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    That is intriguing! I have never seen...

    That is intriguing! I have never seen one.[/quote]

    That Bell looks plastic...not sure why it's what it is. Curious. Now isn't there an all metal 'grasshopper' machine? Small too, I forget ......
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 12:56 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Thanks Janice, and others! Recovering and...

    Thanks Janice, and others! Recovering and itch'in to get back into it. I've spent ALL AFTERNOON on this Board! Yikes! lol
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 12:54 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    As far as shine, I've used Scott's Liquid Gold or...

    As far as shine, I've used Scott's Liquid Gold or paste wax on my machines and buffed up with a soft cloth. Forgot to add, on the wax, don't use one with "cleaner" or an abrasive. :)[/quote]
    Don't...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 12:37 PM
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    Posted By kwendt

    Hi Linda. I don't think the feed drops. If you...

    Hi Linda. I don't think the feed drops. If you sign onto the Smithsonian archive there's a 115 manual. Try this link:
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 10:16 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    GOSH GOSH GOSH!!! I'm so sorry, QuiltnCowgirl!!!...

    GOSH GOSH GOSH!!! I'm so sorry, QuiltnCowgirl!!! LOL. Credit is due where credit is due. <hangs head, coughs> My head must still be spinning from the pneumonia! Um yeah. Right. [/quote]
    Not to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 09:51 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    kwendt - I'm the one with the original CHSS. ...

    kwendt - I'm the one with the original CHSS. Charlee was nice enough to translate it for everyone else. :D[/quote]

    GOSH GOSH GOSH!!! I'm so sorry, QuiltnCowgirl!!! LOL. Credit is due where credit...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 08:36 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    You should be fine with them as long as they...

    You should be fine with them as long as they aren't worn through and aren't catching/cutting your thread.[/quote]

    Okay, thanks, Charlee. To me, the metal looks to be the same thickness as the rest...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2011, 07:08 AM
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    Posted By kwendt

    LOL... I about split a side laughing when I read...

    LOL... I about split a side laughing when I read Tommie's comment. Took me a good 60 seconds to figure it out too. ROTF! Oh rats, I just remembered I have a quilt binding to handsew later today.......
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