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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-08-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

those spots look like the location that they...

those spots look like the location that they typically put pads (Leather or rubber) to help isolate the vibrations from the machine. Early Howe machines even have the rear hinges in a padded cup...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

Exquisite work and machine! I'd take that off...

Exquisite work and machine! I'd take that off your hands ANY day (not that I could afford it now that you've gone and made it all awesome and stuff...)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-28-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

very nice! The chip is unfortunate, but not...

very nice! The chip is unfortunate, but not unique (been there, done that)

Very nice cleaning job so far. Lot's of close up pics, but how about a more inclusive to see the overall...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-22-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

yes, that is how it was supposed to work. This...

yes, that is how it was supposed to work. This specific mechanism and it's issues is what lead to the marketing term (for companies not using this anymore) "Light Running" The effort required to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-21-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

Well done. I appreciate the continuous progress....

Well done. I appreciate the continuous progress. So many folks forget to clean the oil holes and then every time they oil they are feeding crud into the machine. Glad to see that you pay attention...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-16-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

It is truly wonderful to see what is under the...

It is truly wonderful to see what is under the years of accumulated neglect...

This is especially true with the early machines from the major manufacturers, the simple elegance and quality that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-09-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

a trick to clean the threads of the screws, add a...

a trick to clean the threads of the screws, add a drop of oil and pinch the threads in your abrasive of choice (scrubbie, steel wool, etc) and then screw it out and in to the abrasive. I use a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-07-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

Woo Hoo! Well done.

Woo Hoo! Well done.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

no.... Of Course! Remember this is for...

no....

Of Course!

Remember this is for my G&B curved needle machine
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

here is the one from mine. (I made a few copies)...

here is the one from mine. (I made a few copies)
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-23-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

you patient approach is the best. you're doing...

you patient approach is the best. you're doing great. Remember it took decades for them to get stuck, week or even months to un-stick is not unreasonable.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-20-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

That is a cording foot BTW Allow me to...

That is a cording foot BTW

Allow me to suggest 0000 Steel Wool and Brasso for the metal bits.

The main spur gears and drive shafts before
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and after (sorry about the goofy background)...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-17-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

another trick for screws is to wrap steel wool...

another trick for screws is to wrap steel wool (OOOO version) around the threads, pinch with your fingers and then use a screw driver to turn the screw a few turns. A drop of oil helps as well. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-15-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

16 ga for most ,14 ga for older ones has been...

16 ga for most ,14 ga for older ones has been successful for me.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

WOW... that would clean up SO nice..... ...

WOW... that would clean up SO nice..... Sorry, I was not able to get to the Weed machine last night. I will try again tonight.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-12-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

The Whittier mechanism is still a VS or Vibrating...

The Whittier mechanism is still a VS or Vibrating shuttle. It is just short arc and usually includes a 90 deg direction change (for compact needs)

I will dig out the Weed machine head tonight and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-11-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,689
Posted By SteveH

Ahh the joys... I am a shuttle short of...

Ahh the joys...

I am a shuttle short of using my Weed machine. If you would like specific photos and or measurements, please let me know.
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