Originally Posted by manicmike

I probably misunderstood: Just thought 26 machines and I had 22. As of tonight, 23 (1950s green Husqvarna 21)

Originally Posted by quiltingcandy

At the SD Quilt show there was a vendor selling hand crank machines. They fascinate me! Every time I walked by I got closer - there were some absolutely beautiful machines! My friends asked me why I wanted a hand crank - I have several functional machines. And all I could say was, "Because!" They could not see the same attraction - I don't know why, they were beautiful! Guess I am thankful because I really wanted the Brother embroidery machine that stitches the Disney designs, and passed it up too. If either one of my friends had given me an iota of incentive I would have bought another machine. (That I don't need, but is need ever the true issue here?)

Originally Posted by Rodney

Congrats on your Husky! Especially for that price. Anything Husky goes high here.
Rodney

Originally Posted by Sewnoma

I wish I wish I wish my father in law would catch this bug!! He's about to retire (just 2 weeks! I'm so happy for him!) and he keeps saying he wants to learn how to repair small appliances as a hobby -slash- part time job. I keep telling him...sewing machines, sewing machines, sewing machines!! but he's just not listening.

I want him to find and fix up a bunch of cool old machines so I can buy them from him. LOL

Originally Posted by manicmike

If he's a fixer and you want him to catch the bug, ask for his help to fix an old machine.
My dad's been a fixer all his life, and when I showed him an old machine (a 320K2) he was instantly interested. This was a few months ago, and just last week he completely disassembled a 29K58 boot patcher. I don't think he's sewn a stitch on any machine, but he loves how they work

Originally Posted by manicmike

If he's a fixer and you want him to catch the bug, ask for his help to fix an old machine.
My dad's been a fixer all his life, and when I showed him an old machine (a 320K2) he was instantly interested. This was a few months ago, and just last week he completely disassembled a 29K58 boot patcher. I don't think he's sewn a stitch on any machine, but he loves how they work

Originally Posted by SteveH

Mike, Get pics... I only have a couple pics of my GrandDad fixing things but they are among my most treasured.