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07-31-2011, 10:38 AM

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Kathie S.

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Originally Posted by deplaylady

I took a detour home after church today and followed a garage sale signs. there was a street sale - nothing looked too interesting in my drive by - until I saw a house that had some older stuff out front and the promise of more in the back. Well, I probably should have stayed in the car, but, I got out and immediately spotted a poor neglected sewing machine on the ground. As I was looking it over, being the last day, the woman offered it to me as a door stop or garden ornament - just take it away. I felt bad for it so it followed me home. The wheel turns freely and the needle goes up and down. It's missing its shuttle, here is is uncleaned. I'll clean it up, but it won't go in the garden. If I can find a shuttle and a bobbin, I'll stick a hand crank on it - if that is even possible.

That is a nice looking machine. I am sure that when you get through with it, it will look brand new. Kathie

07-31-2011, 11:46 AM

#21172

tomilu

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Originally Posted by deplaylady

I felt bad for it so it followed me home. The wheel turns freely and the needle goes up and down. It's missing its shuttle, here is is uncleaned. I'll clean it up, but it won't go in the garden. If I can find a shuttle and a bobbin, I'll stick a hand crank on it - if that is even possible.

According to my Boye list, your machine takes a Boye #10 needle and a #9 shuttle. Perhaps Cindy Peters or Sew Classic has them.
Tommie

07-31-2011, 11:46 AM

#21173

Launie

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Just to be sure- my 15-91 does not have numbers 0-9 on the tension dial just a -/+. So am I correct in assuming - is 0 and + is 9? The 15-91 manual I have talks about 0-9....

07-31-2011, 12:06 PM

#21174

jljack

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Originally Posted by nickylsf

I had to go to a neighboring town yesterday for a medical screening, so checked the local Craigslist before going. Look what I found, and had time to pick up before my appointment? They were asking $250 and took $150. It is so pretty and feels so solid! It was frozen when I first started working on it, but I oiled it and it started running very smoothly.

I am having a bit of trouble with the tension, it sews good stitches with the top at 7 and I want it to be at 4. I have fiddled with the bottom tension but need to work on it some more. Intermittently the top thread is too loose, with loops on the back. Maybe 7 is okay on the top, just seems high.

I can't wait to piece something with it!

Good deal, Nicky!! It looks just like my 301! The tensioner on these seems to be a typical issue...mine is dialed all the way down to 0, and it's still a little tight. My DH needs to take it apart and re-install it. We had to put a whole new one on, because the original one had a spring that was DOA. But I just LOVE my little Miss Ida....she stitches like a banshee!!! LOL

07-31-2011, 01:50 PM

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deplaylady

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Originally Posted by Lostn51

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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

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Originally Posted by deplaylady

I like it !! Send a picture showing the wheel end and I can tell you if I think It can be hand cranked.

Texas Jan

If you do it will not be an after market one, it will be one from the original manufacturer.

Billy

Here it is- in all it's dusty,rusty glory.

wheel end

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07-31-2011, 01:51 PM

#21176

deplaylady

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Originally Posted by tomilu

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Originally Posted by deplaylady

According to my Boye list, your machine takes a Boye #10 needle and a #9 shuttle. Perhaps Cindy Peters or Sew Classic has them.
Tommie

Thanks - and there's a list for these things?

07-31-2011, 02:03 PM

#21177

jljack

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Originally Posted by Lostn51

If your in the St Louis area here is an awesome deal on a 301 and not just any 301!

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/fuo/2521208629.html

Billy

I do like the mocha paint scheme. But I like my black one the most! :-)

07-31-2011, 02:08 PM

#21178

Charlee

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Originally Posted by Launie

Just to be sure- my 15-91 does not have numbers 0-9 on the tension dial just a -/+. So am I correct in assuming - is 0 and + is 9? The 15-91 manual I have talks about 0-9....

Correct! :) The "+" is to increase the tension...

07-31-2011, 02:19 PM

#21179

jljack

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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

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Originally Posted by deplaylady

I like it !! Send a picture showing the wheel end and I can tell you if I think It can be hand cranked.

Texas Jan

What a great looking old lady!!! Glad you rescued her, and can't wait to see her when you get her cleaned up.

07-31-2011, 02:39 PM

#21180

JaneK

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It sure looks like a 319. Thanks for the link. Those weird typewriter keys on the top are very interesting! I guess this is one of those models that never really took off since you just don't see them? Anyone own one?[/quote]

I have one and I love it, it's very uniques and does tons of decorative stitches. Does need different needles, however and the manual is a novel!
Jane