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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2010, 03:36 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

That middle decal name is an Italian word. I...

That middle decal name is an Italian word. I know it, but can't think of just now. Ah Ha! the La Vincendora.

Aardie.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-25-2010, 05:19 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

I have been searching the web but have only found...

I have been searching the web but have only found two links for Improved Faultless brand machine. I saw this machine today and was trying to decide the manufacturer.

Has anyone seen or heard of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-24-2010, 05:30 AM
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Posted By aardvarq

Anna, This is the cabinet and machine I got...

Anna,

This is the cabinet and machine I got from CL this summer while I couldn't cut and sew worth a darn. I did succeed in oiling the machine and wiping out the cabinet.

My machine is black. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2010, 05:50 AM
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Posted By aardvarq

Hello Loya99, This one (301) is sometimes...

Hello Loya99,

This one (301) is sometimes refered to as the big sister of the featherweight.

I was going to post photos, but realized the ones I have are borrowed from several websites and I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-01-2010, 04:32 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

NOOOooo, no, no, no...... I have been...

NOOOooo, no, no, no......

I have been looking for the Lotus Decal!!

OH, it is so nice. You are lucky.

I guess that is one more off the chance for me to find one.

I actually like the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-16-2010, 06:56 AM
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Posted By aardvarq

401, Billy, I think I saw one online last...

401,

Billy, I think I saw one online last night! Shopgoodwill or CL. I can't remember.

Aardie.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-15-2010, 04:50 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

Awesome score!!!! I might flip the 301 but...

Awesome score!!!!

I might flip the 301 but not quite sure yet I will know more after a get to cleaning and playing with it. I just do not like the electric machines or as some here knows as an...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-28-2010, 07:19 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

Here is one you probably haven't heard before. ...

Here is one you probably haven't heard before.

I hosted a fund raiser yard sale in my driveway during our local community-wide yard sale, today. We raised a nice bit of change for a scholarship...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-26-2010, 04:49 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

Quiltertuy27, The overspray on the bottom...

Quiltertuy27,

The overspray on the bottom which sprays over on the rubber feet make it look like the machine was sprayed with a fleck-stone type can spray paint. How they got the logo to show...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2010, 06:34 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

Jackie, I am about an hour drive away from...

Jackie,

I am about an hour drive away from many parts of the western border of Maryland.

If you can get an address on that FW and it is not too far, I would be glad to see if I can "drop by and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2010, 06:25 PM
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Posted By aardvarq

QuilterGuy27, If you are using a Windows...

QuilterGuy27,

If you are using a Windows machine, try the Internet Explorer web browser and go to the site. You should get "Open", "Save", or "Cancel" as your three options.

The problem might...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-15-2010, 10:44 AM
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Posted By aardvarq

Numa, Do the feeddogs move freely with out...

Numa,

Do the feeddogs move freely with out the plate, then not when you put it back? Does the needle go straightly through the needle plate?

Remove the bobbin and bobbin case.

Turn the hand...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-13-2010, 08:03 AM
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Posted By aardvarq

Anna, Do you have a 'close call' contact...

Anna,

Do you have a 'close call' contact with the needle using any other foot? If you did, it might indicate the needle bar or needle clamp is misaligned. If not, then humm, foot problem.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-07-2010, 03:53 AM
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Posted By aardvarq

Annaquilts[/quote] DH inseam is 34 and he...

Annaquilts[/quote]

DH inseam is 34 and he can just get his legs under and sew with the pedal.[/quote]

Aardie
Good thing it is not a treadle :-)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-06-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

[/quote] Annaquilts: We have this exact...

[/quote]

Annaquilts:

We have this exact cabinet with a 301. DH is taller. Let me ask with lunch. Also I wonder if you can lift it if you want it taller. DH did this with our 66 treadle cabinet...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-06-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By aardvarq

Hey QuilterGuy, How tall are you? I am not...

Hey QuilterGuy,

How tall are you? I am not trying to get personal, but if you have a greater than 32" inseam, you will have trouble sitting and pushing the foot controller comfortably on this one...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-06-2010, 04:04 AM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By aardvarq

I wish that machine were near me, I would buy it...

I wish that machine were near me, I would buy it for the machine AND the cabinet. I am looking for good cabinets.

Aardie.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-06-2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

"Oh and here is another WTF?!? eBay...

"Oh and here is another WTF?!?

eBay 250664918698

Billy"

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Yep, this has been on and off ebay for about a month now. I wondered if I had the nerve to strip...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2010, 03:20 AM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By aardvarq

Singer 301A Hog-Tied shuttle area . . . I...

Singer 301A Hog-Tied shuttle area . . .

I found the 301 I wanted and brought it home last night.

The bobbin and shuttle race area were all bound up with many many wrappings of thread.

HELP! ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

Hi SewExtreme, That looks like a Sphinx to...

Hi SewExtreme,

That looks like a Sphinx to me, a much better conditiion than mine.

Aardie
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

BoJangles, If it is still in the factory...

BoJangles,

If it is still in the factory shipping box from Singer 1910, $800 would be discussable.

But, if it has one scratch on it, anywhere, it is only worth as much as you want to pay for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

Nancy, My legs are too long, I have to sit...

Nancy,

My legs are too long, I have to sit with one leg out and one in and treadle with one foot :P :P
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

BoJangles, I was told to reach over and give...

BoJangles,

I was told to reach over and give the wheel a turn from the top down toward me by hand to get started.

I time this with my foot ready to take up the momentum on the treadle.

Make...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

Annaquilts, Oh my! That Red Eye still...

Annaquilts,

Oh my!

That Red Eye still has so much green and gold!

The only treadle I bought was a Red Eye 66 in that very same cabinet. I bought it for the cabinet to replace the cabinet on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-25-2010, 06:41 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,838,175
Posted By aardvarq

Hey BoJangles, Try sewing with no thread...

Hey BoJangles,

Try sewing with no thread until you learn the foot pedal coordination.

Keep your presser foot up with no cloth for a few minutes until your feet/foot gets a feel for the treadle....
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