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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-29-2016, 04:53 PM
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Posted By jlhmnj

Minnesota A was made by a few different makers so...

Minnesota A was made by a few different makers so a photo would be best to figure out the needles and parts. Some used the Davis Long needles and others a regular 15x1. I don't believe any of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

Don't feel bad, you'd need psychic ability rather...

Don't feel bad, you'd need psychic ability rather than brains to figure out a make date for your B. The Minnesota B was made from approximately 1904-1909. You have a later serial number, so I'd...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-04-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

Here's the thread for my Low Arm, a favorite: ...

Here's the thread for my Low Arm, a favorite:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/my-new-1878-davis-low-arm-t212105.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-01-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

Needle plate is not accurate, the serial number...

Needle plate is not accurate, the serial number is on the front slide plate or front throat plate. Your original plate was lost and someone got a plate from an 1893 VF1 to replace it with. I cant...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

I can see why the wrong needle would be in the...

I can see why the wrong needle would be in the machine if the owner used the serial number on the slide plate to order with.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

Ha! An NVF with an older Davis needle plate. ...

Ha! An NVF with an older Davis needle plate. Will use 15x1's and Davis long bobbins.

Jon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

Hi Chris I've only seen "Bruce...

Hi Chris

I've only seen "Bruce Manufacturing" on the newer Vertical Feeds (NVF). The SN 573250 is for a VF1 made around 1893 which uses the Boye 10 / MTX190. The NVF uses a 15x1. Does your...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

[QUOTE=J Miller;5256022]Jon, Do you have...

[QUOTE=J Miller;5256022]Jon,

Do you have enough info on the Minnesota ~B~'s to determine the year of manufacture? I know mine is ancient, but I'd really like to narrow down the year at least....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,781
Posted By jlhmnj

The MTx190 is only for OLD Davis Sewing Machines....

The MTx190 is only for OLD Davis Sewing Machines. Even Davis switched over to the 15x1 by 1910 or so. So if you have an old Low Arm, VF1, VF2, Minnesota or badged Davis before 1910 the MTx190 will...
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