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05-02-2020, 04:20 AM
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Cleaning and repairing the shellac clear coat on vintage sewing mcahines
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What country are you in?
What country are you in?
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04-27-2020, 08:44 AM
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Singer mdl 15 vs the 115, what's the difference?
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Guts are a SINGER 115.
Guts are a SINGER 115.
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04-27-2020, 07:47 AM
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Singer mdl 15 vs the 115, what's the difference?
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picture???
picture???
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09-23-2019, 12:34 PM
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Singer 319w zig zag is not zig zagging
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I never adjust anything on a machine until I’m...
I never adjust anything on a machine until I’m pretty sure it is adequately cleaned and oiled. If it has set a long time that oil can be pretty dry. It only takes a tiny bit of dried up oil to foul...
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09-23-2019, 10:06 AM
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Singer 319w zig zag is not zig zagging
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It could be a part missing on the ZZ controller...
It could be a part missing on the ZZ controller or a dried oil stuck piece anywhere on the machine that ZZ’s. Does it move at all? Or does it move but not ZZ?
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09-23-2019, 03:42 AM
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Singer 319w zig zag is not zig zagging
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Is there dried up oil in there somewhere? Rust?...
Is there dried up oil in there somewhere? Rust? Before I adjust anything I make sure it moves freely.
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09-12-2019, 02:02 AM
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15-90 or 201-2
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I have a hard time narrowing it all down, too....
I have a hard time narrowing it all down, too. Which one for travel? I have a beat up old Singer 15-75 that might sew through cast iron... well hem jeans anyway. Then I like an old light weight Elna...
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09-11-2019, 05:52 PM
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Scratching initials on sewing machine?
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https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-mach...
https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/40-plus-year-old-unsolved-crime-t206688.html
Link to an old thread
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09-11-2019, 05:29 PM
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15-90 or 201-2
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Keep the machine that uses compatible bobbins...
Keep the machine that uses compatible bobbins with what ever else you have. All good machines.
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09-11-2019, 05:26 PM
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Which Singer 201, 66 or 15?
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The Singer 15 is easier to clean out a thread...
The Singer 15 is easier to clean out a thread knot in the bobbin area. Otherwise they are all good.
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08-18-2019, 03:29 PM
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Cams for 401a
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Oh I saw that somewhere and stole it...
Oh I saw that somewhere and stole it...
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08-18-2019, 08:40 AM
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Cams for 401a
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I did see this post but I’ve been over my head...
I did see this post but I’ve been over my head with some other major stuff. What quote do you want to steal?
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07-16-2019, 11:09 AM
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Vintage Japanese 'Badged' Zig Zag and Straight Sew Sewing Machines
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Leon, I’m here when I get a notification of...
Leon, I’m here when I get a notification of activity on the threads I started.
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07-16-2019, 03:45 AM
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Vintage Japanese 'Badged' Zig Zag and Straight Sew Sewing Machines
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It is likely made by brother. It uses a class 15...
It is likely made by brother. It uses a class 15 bobbin. Good machine. Left set needle position?
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07-10-2019, 04:16 PM
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Singer 206K
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Did you tighten the screw thingy?
Did you tighten the screw thingy?
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07-08-2019, 01:58 PM
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Hiawatha Magic Basting Guide
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I’d like to see more details.
I’d like to see more details.
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06-25-2019, 10:22 PM
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Vintage buttonholer on Vintage Singer
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The difference between the older and newer button...
The difference between the older and newer button hole makers is whether or not the machine zigzags. The old ones in the green box plastic box or older do not need a built in zig zag. It moves back...
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Should I or shouldn't I
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The 99’s are one of my favorites. Put some good...
The 99’s are one of my favorites. Put some good oil on the bobbin area and below, keep it clean and you have a neat little machine. But my favorite thing is to use it for button holes. The gadget...
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06-25-2019, 10:06 PM
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How much?
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How much is a featherweight worth if it needs...
How much is a featherweight worth if it needs paint?
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06-25-2019, 09:55 PM
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Quilt group talk - what are your tension bugaboos?
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You are correct. If pressure foot is up you can...
You are correct. If pressure foot is up you can twiddle the tension knob all day long and all you will do is wack it out when you do put the foot down. The reason is that there is a spring in the...
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06-25-2019, 02:30 PM
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Quilt group talk - what are your tension bugaboos?
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I just had to refer to this thread. Well done...
I just had to refer to this thread. Well done Tammi.
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06-17-2019, 06:35 AM
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Please help me with this machine
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It looks like straight stitch 15 clone. Great...
It looks like straight stitch 15 clone. Great machine. Unlikely to find a blue tire but replacement bobbin winder tires are available on line.
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06-17-2019, 06:32 AM
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The dark underside
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Is Rotary the name of it? What is top side.
Is Rotary the name of it? What is top side.
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05-23-2019, 02:37 AM
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Will the Real 15 clone please stand up
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Foot pressure gets set so you can just pull a...
Foot pressure gets set so you can just pull a piece of fabric out.
You do need a check spring. Those are available on line but there are two kinds depending on which tension unit you have. The...
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05-22-2019, 05:55 PM
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Will the Real 15 clone please stand up
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Tranum, the clones were made in Japan after WWII....
Tranum, the clones were made in Japan after WWII. The singer patents had run out. This was an effort to reboot the Japanese economy. I have a clone made in occupied japan. It is a piece of junk but...
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