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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-09-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

Thanks Tammi. If I ever go west, I will look you...

Thanks Tammi. If I ever go west, I will look you up! It sews but sounds a bit louder and less smooth than the 201-3. I oiled it twice now all over.

Just bought a FW this morning, and promise my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-09-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

I dont want to press my luck. He mentioned he...

I dont want to press my luck. He mentioned he got it going briefly, but that it slips...can't remember his exact words...so maybe in a few days...it will stop working. I am crossing my fingers it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

The needle is bigger, but I just tried, a regular...

The needle is bigger, but I just tried, a regular one the right direction and it works too. This 15-90 is a loud compared to the 201-3.

I still can't believe it works. Thank you thank you. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

OMG. Whoever is Elaine, please give her a huge...

OMG. Whoever is Elaine, please give her a huge hug for me Joe!....I put a size 16 needle in....the upholstery guy I bought it from gave me some...but I never used them. And I tried every...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

Don't really have any other place to take it in...

Don't really have any other place to take it in town. But it will stay on my cutting table and help inspire me with the quilt making :)

What kinda needle should I be using...I have just a regular...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

Oops!

Will try the pics again380936
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

I am in SK. Here are a few picks. The needle...

I am in SK. Here are a few picks. The needle doesn't pick up the bobbin thread. 380932380933
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-06-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

Picked up the machine and he said the whole shaft...

Picked up the machine and he said the whole shaft along the bottom needed to be replaced. He said this machine looked like it worked a lot. I bought it from an upholsterer so it was probably sewing...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-06-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

I pick the machine up tonight and I will ask more...

I pick the machine up tonight and I will ask more questions about what is wrong. The owner was trying to fixing it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-06-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

I live in Canada! That might not work. :)

I live in Canada! That might not work. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

I am not that handy. I have a 201-3 that is...

I am not that handy. I have a 201-3 that is working, so I don't want to throw money at this 15 class one :) I had a hard enough time finding where to lub and oil the working one! Have always want a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

So I thought I would by a feather weight to ease...

So I thought I would by a feather weight to ease my disappointment. There are a few on eBay....is this timing wear a typical problem? Or any other sources for FWs that others have bought from and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

Ok that gives me hope. He didn't try to sell me...

Ok that gives me hope. He didn't try to sell me anything and won't charge me. I have bought all my new sewing machines (3) from them in the past. Not sure of the series. I will find out and then...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,690
Posted By vanginney

Timing Gone.

Took my vintage 1930s class 15 machine into the only repair shop in my small city. They said the timing mechanism was worn out and it was unfixable. No charge for the service but I would have...
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