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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-17-2014, 07:18 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    here: 467657 These are actually a little...

    here:
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    These are actually a little smaller than Featherweights and the mechanics are NOTHING like a featherweight.
    (granted, I have big hands)
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-26-2013, 09:53 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    yeah, sorry, I took them down to save Dropbox...

    yeah, sorry, I took them down to save Dropbox space...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2013, 09:07 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    Not sure about the weight. I'll check when we...

    Not sure about the weight. I'll check when we get home. My machine is now on the "to be sold/traded" pile now. Neat but not something we will be using either for the shows or for projects.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-26-2013, 04:38 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    From the enclosed manual.... 390921

    From the enclosed manual....

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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-26-2013, 04:33 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    ok, I LOVE this conversation, allow me to add...

    ok, I LOVE this conversation, allow me to add evidence to the case... (as it were)

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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-25-2013, 03:01 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    If you were referring to the GE machine, it only...

    If you were referring to the GE machine, it only came in that color. Prior to that when it was called a "Standard Sewhandy" (NOT to be confused with the toy that Singer later applied this name to) ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-25-2013, 12:09 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    like looking up on craigslist "salesmans sample" ...

    like looking up on craigslist "salesmans sample"
    http://topeka.craigslist.org/atq/3485429957.html
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-25-2013, 10:32 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    All it takes is spending too much time cruising...

    All it takes is spending too much time cruising Craigslist, searchtempest, ebay, and other sites like that...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-25-2013, 08:58 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    ok, for those with hearts of steel, here is a...

    ok, for those with hearts of steel, here is a video of it on the first test before the cleaning.
    https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18576541/GE%20-%20ROUGH.mp4

    and here is a video of it running a stitch...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-25-2013, 08:49 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    so here is the actual teardown. I think this...

    so here is the actual teardown.

    I think this was a mostly display piece, the outside is so much cleaner that the inside, but no real wear
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    and HERE it begins.... this is the wooden...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-25-2013, 08:34 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    ok, folks as promised, here are the pics of the...

    ok, folks as promised, here are the pics of the dismantle of the "Wee Greenie"

    Fun scale reference
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    Interesting swing down bobbin holder
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    here are two shots of the bobbin case...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-24-2013, 09:49 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    Yes, it is the bobbin winder. I will post...

    Yes, it is the bobbin winder.

    I will post photos in the morning when I have time to shrink them down, I had to take the bottom off and clean it out and re-oil everything. I sewed with it and I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-24-2013, 04:16 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    here are a couple with a ruler in it for scale. ...

    here are a couple with a ruler in it for scale.

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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-24-2013, 01:41 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    We are missing the foot pedal at this point. I...

    We are missing the foot pedal at this point. I may wire something up tonight be be able to test it.

    Needs a good cleaning first though.

    here are a couple more shots.

    The place where the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-24-2013, 01:11 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 13,541
    Posted By SteveH

    GE Model A "Pre-Featherweight"

    Hey folks, here is the GE Model A that we just picked up for $40.

    Research shows that a run of 5000 of these machines were made between 1931-1936

    There are three "versions" early made by...
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