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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-30-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

I had the hardest time with the bobbin on the...

I had the hardest time with the bobbin on the ones I've had. When I got used to passing thread through that little loop on the top of the bobbin case I fell in love. I have a Singer 115 with a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-07-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

That ring is a nut and comes off - mine was on...

That ring is a nut and comes off - mine was on almighty tight. DH had to get it off. I was so afraid those disks would break. Then you can change out the disks. I'm thinking there was a trick to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-07-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

Phoenix cams stack is in the back is this like...

Phoenix cams stack is in the back
is this like yours?

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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-07-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

It's ok - I have a 15 clone bobbin area all taken...

It's ok - I have a 15 clone bobbin area all taken apart and when I get it together it doesn't turn...
The design thing on that Phoenix is very simple. It took a lot of nerve to dig into it but it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-07-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

Question A - I don't know - you took it apart.......

Question A - I don't know - you took it apart....

Question 'B': What is the lever numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 next to the stitch length lever actually for? That is the selector for your designs. The...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-06-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

I had a little gal come along looking for a foot...

I had a little gal come along looking for a foot control for a very dead nicer machine. I took pity on her and she got the Phoenix. I hated to part with it but I think it was a very good match for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-03-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

Does anybody know how to take the camstack apart...

Does anybody know how to take the camstack apart and put in different cams? The manual I have doesn't cover the camstack. I know how to get it out of the machine, just unscrew that big screw in the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-19-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

On mine the bobbin case comes out but goes in...

On mine the bobbin case comes out but goes in with a hinged door - there is a loop for thread to go through
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-19-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

I would not pay that much unless I knew the...

I would not pay that much unless I knew the machine had been thoroughly cleaned and any mechanical problems repaired plus I would want the wires in good shape. My Phoenix is an older model, but I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-19-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

If you can get a good deal on it.... the Phoenix...

If you can get a good deal on it.... the Phoenix I have is a wonderful machine - very well made! Easy to use once you figure it out. Sews a very nice stitch.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

http://rudolfcouture.com/wardrobe/index.php?option...

http://rudolfcouture.com/wardrobe/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=39
at the bottom is a link to a manual. (it is in red) It is for a different phoenix machine (282) but it was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

page 1 window #5 has a nice pic

page 1 window #5 has a nice pic
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

For me this one was love at first sight - no...

For me this one was love at first sight - no manual yet. Just that little brochure. I think I found that same manual you found. This machine isn't too hard to figure out is it? I still have to get...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

This also does a nice quality stitch.

This also does a nice quality stitch.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

I should try to put up a picture of the bobbin...

I should try to put up a picture of the bobbin threaded correctly some time.
I'm liking this machine. This is not some hohum piece of junk.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

Wow Cathy - you did the impossible!!! Top...

Wow Cathy - you did the impossible!!!
Top picture - a little lever releases the bobbin hatch
The bobbin in it's case lifts out and in - the bobbin threads like a normal bobbin then there is a hole...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

I got my Phoenix to sew. You have to put the...

I got my Phoenix to sew. You have to put the bobbin thread through a little loop - I missed that the first 65 times I tried - I finally said Uncle and looked it up on line and got that fixed. I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

I have no clue how to reduce them. I sent them to...

I have no clue how to reduce them. I sent them to Joe.
I also posted pics on the vintage sewing machine shop - seems like they came up there just fine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

Ok it looks like the pics didn't load. Sorry. I...

Ok it looks like the pics didn't load. Sorry. I have figured some of it out - cameras and computers - not so much...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

WHAAAAAAH here we go again. I can see it...

WHAAAAAAH
here we go again. I can see it though...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

The cam stack is inside and when you open it up...

The cam stack is inside and when you open it up and push on the front and top you can see how it works.
I do not know how the spare disks go yet
That arm across the top is part of the zz works -...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

The lever on the back: 373726

The lever on the back: 373726
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

I shot a pic of the control panel... I like...

I shot a pic of the control panel... I like control panels. Specially when they work...
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There is a stitch length on the right - to the left of it is a little lever type thing with four...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

Ok here is a pic of the machine. 373724 Nice...

Ok here is a pic of the machine. 373724
Nice green.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,597
Posted By miriam

Well, DH lifted it on to the table!!! One linty...

Well, DH lifted it on to the table!!! One linty machine - not terribly dirty. I love it - this is one very nice machine!!! A lot of thought went into it. There are some quirks but - well it was the...
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