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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2011, 08:04 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

Here are a few photos of the aforementioned...

Here are a few photos of the aforementioned mystery Empira machine. It seems to be moving freely and smoothly. I just have to reattach the belt.

Has anyone heard of this machine? I have looked...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-17-2011, 07:41 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

Hi Charlee, Looks like a successful shopping...

Hi Charlee, Looks like a successful shopping trip! Welcome back!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-17-2011, 04:58 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

I picked up an Empira treadle today from CL. I...

I picked up an Empira treadle today from CL. I will post pics later. I can't find any information on it! The decals are lions and there are also decals on the cabinet and even on the irons. It has a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2011, 05:58 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

Very nice machine indeed!! I scored on at my...

Very nice machine indeed!! I scored on at my local thrift store the other month and it is going to be repainted and made into a handcrank.

Billy[/quote]

Billy, you have given me an idea. DH is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2011, 11:39 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

Here is my latest from our local CL, a 185K from...

Here is my latest from our local CL, a 185K from 6/16/1960. Close to my sixth grade graduation date! I haven't cleaned her up yet, but she sews very nicely already. It comes apart very easily for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-08-2011, 07:18 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

Is this the machine that was drowned in oil? if...

Is this the machine that was drowned in oil? if so just shake the living crap out of it after warming it up with a hair drier and run it like you stole it! It will smoke and smell but it will go away...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-08-2011, 01:28 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

It needs so much work. DH suggested I not spend...

It needs so much work. DH suggested I not spend money on machines in this condition! it was only $25.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-08-2011, 01:26 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

take the motor out and take it to a rebuild shop...

take the motor out and take it to a rebuild shop they will do a fine job servicing the motor. Then put it back. You just need to find a service manual - even the 401 manual will tell you how to do...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-08-2011, 07:59 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

In my zeal to oil my recently acquired 301A, I...

In my zeal to oil my recently acquired 301A, I put sewing machine oil in the motor tube, and then learned I should have used lubricant. I got some lubricant and tried to put that in, but it did not...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-06-2011, 07:37 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and...

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and offer $10.

Addendum: I went back and decided against this Singer. I started to wonder if it was really a Singer, as the decals on the bed looked...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 07:16 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

I own a 15K, 1904 made in New Jersey. How lucky...

I own a 15K, 1904 made in New Jersey. How lucky for you to get one with a French inscription. Your decals are in better shape than mine, but I have an extra decal near the front and my machine is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 03:43 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and...

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and offer $10.

Addendum: I went back and decided against this Singer. I started to wonder if it was really a Singer, as the decals on the bed looked...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,845,894
Posted By nickylsf

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and...

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and offer $10.

Addendum: I went back and decided against this Singer. I started to wonder if it was really a Singer, as the decals on the bed looked...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 01:15 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

Has anyone heard of an "Empira" branded treadle? ...

Has anyone heard of an "Empira" branded treadle? That is with an A at the end.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 11:50 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and...

Thanks Charlee. I am going to go back there and offer $10.

Addendum: I went back and decided against this Singer. I started to wonder if it was really a Singer, as the decals on the bed looked...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 11:41 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

I was out and about this morning and saw a...

I was out and about this morning and saw a machine whose serial number indicates it is a model 27 from 1902. It has a motor and just a ratty case. It looked to be in pretty good shape and did not...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 10:27 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

Vintagemotif, very nice looking machine and...

Vintagemotif, very nice looking machine and cabinet! I recently found a 201, sans cabinet or treadle, but with an external motor. Thank you for your words of encouragement. Patience![/quote]
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 10:23 AM
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Posted By nickylsf

I am looking at a 185 K on CL, seems to be in...

I am looking at a 185 K on CL, seems to be in good condition, machine and case. They were asking $150 but will take $85 (I had countered $75). Do you think I should get it?

Thanks for your...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-05-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By nickylsf

Vintagemotif, very nice looking machine and...

Vintagemotif, very nice looking machine and cabinet! I recently found a 201, sans cabinet or treadle, but with an external motor. Thank you for your words of encouragement. Patience![/quote]
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,845,894
Posted By nickylsf

Vintagemotif, very nice looking machine and...

Vintagemotif, very nice looking machine and cabinet! I recently found a 201, sans cabinet or treadle, but with an external motor. Thank you for your words of encouragement. Patience!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2011, 07:56 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

I haven't seen the machine in person, I'm hoping...

I haven't seen the machine in person, I'm hoping it is nice!!All the decals in good condition. Plus, I have to arrange for one of my son-in-laws to go with me to pick it up. I hope it all comes...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2011, 07:34 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

Gorgeous!!! Did you strip the cabinet or did you...

Gorgeous!!! Did you strip the cabinet or did you use something like Restore-a-Finish on it?[/quote]

Hi Cathy, I restored it with the Howards products according to the tute on Treadle On. There is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2011, 03:42 PM
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Posted By nickylsf

Very nice restoration on the machine and the...

Very nice restoration on the machine and the cabinet. You did a good job.
Glenn[/quote]

Thanks Glenn, that means a lot, coming from one of the experts. Putting her back together was touch and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,845,894
Posted By nickylsf

Thanks Charlee! Your new Mamie is gorgeous!!! I...

Thanks Charlee! Your new Mamie is gorgeous!!! I need to find a name for this girl, maybe something French.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,845,894
Posted By nickylsf

Nicky, great job on the 15 Sphinx. What year is...

Nicky, great job on the 15 Sphinx. What year is your 15? The 15's with the Sphinx decal were the very early 15's. You are very lucky to have one, especially in that shape!

Nancy[/quote]

Hi...
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