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06-04-2012, 01:47 PM
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I just measured my 1924 Singer 99, and here's what I have:
Height at front post, not including the knob on the top 7 3/4 "
Length of machine base 12 "
Width of machine base 6 5/8 "
Inner arm length from needle to base of arm 6 1/4 "
Hand wheel of 1924 4" and of my 1928-13 ( I thought it was larger, and it is) 4 1/2 "
Any other measurements you would like of the 3/4 machines?
Janis
Height at front post, not including the knob on the top 7 3/4 "
Length of machine base 12 "
Width of machine base 6 5/8 "
Inner arm length from needle to base of arm 6 1/4 "
Hand wheel of 1924 4" and of my 1928-13 ( I thought it was larger, and it is) 4 1/2 "
Any other measurements you would like of the 3/4 machines?
Janis
Thanks for the measurements. I'm going to measure her as soon as I get home, and I'll let everyone know if she IS or IS NOT 3/4!! 
06-04-2012, 02:11 PM
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You can buy Tri-flow from www.sew-classic.com or from your local bicycle shop - You can buy it in a bottle with a straw on it and you can buy it in a spray can. I would use it sparingly with the bottle on all the moving parts of the embroidery machine rather than spraying it. Just go around and drop some on each potentially moving part - turn the hand wheel as you go - even slight turning may get oil in. If you can tilt the head in different directions it would help the oil to go into the parts that move. The Triflow will help dissolve the old gunky oil and it will keep it from rusting - provides a moisture barrier.
Had one guy tell me to go get me some 3 in one oil. Dont' think he has repaired any sewing machines.
Last edited by Mollie'sMom; 06-04-2012 at 02:17 PM.
06-04-2012, 02:26 PM
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MolliesMom,
Tri-Flow comes in aerosol and pump spray bottles too.
Look down the left side of the page:
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri...Lubricant.html
For the heavy machine you describe, that's what I'd do.
Oh, skip the 3-IN-1, it really isn't good for your machine.
Joe
Tri-Flow comes in aerosol and pump spray bottles too.
Look down the left side of the page:
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri...Lubricant.html
For the heavy machine you describe, that's what I'd do.
Oh, skip the 3-IN-1, it really isn't good for your machine.
Joe
06-04-2012, 02:30 PM
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Yes, I did snag her, and for a good price! I am just so happy with her!! I am basing my 3/4 size guess on her overall size...the fact that her base is curved close to the back of the column may be deceiving my perception. But I'm going to measure her when I get home. She is cute and everything moves smoothly, and her attachments are in awesome condition....very clean and most of them there. Did you see my pictures on the Pictures thread?
Joe
06-04-2012, 02:36 PM
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MolliesMom,
Tri-Flow comes in aerosol and pump spray bottles too.
Look down the left side of the page:
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri...Lubricant.html
For the heavy machine you describe, that's what I'd do.
Oh, skip the 3-IN-1, it really isn't good for your machine.
Joe
Tri-Flow comes in aerosol and pump spray bottles too.
Look down the left side of the page:
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri...Lubricant.html
For the heavy machine you describe, that's what I'd do.
Oh, skip the 3-IN-1, it really isn't good for your machine.
Joe
06-04-2012, 02:38 PM
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MolliesMom,
Tri-Flow comes in aerosol and pump spray bottles too.
Look down the left side of the page:
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri...Lubricant.html
For the heavy machine you describe, that's what I'd do.
Oh, skip the 3-IN-1, it really isn't good for your machine.
Joe
Tri-Flow comes in aerosol and pump spray bottles too.
Look down the left side of the page:
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Tri...Lubricant.html
For the heavy machine you describe, that's what I'd do.
Oh, skip the 3-IN-1, it really isn't good for your machine.
Joe
06-04-2012, 02:40 PM
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I just took a look at sew classics and they have some other things I have been looking for.I have several oldie but goodies her and some need parts. to get them going
Last edited by Mollie'sMom; 06-04-2012 at 02:43 PM.
06-04-2012, 02:41 PM
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Joe is correct never use 3-in-1 oil on your machine, it will gunk it up over time
06-04-2012, 02:45 PM
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Hi Glenn--- You are my next door neighbor. I take care of service and repair of the machines in the church quilt group and I have never used the three in one. I learned about that a while back.
Last edited by Mollie'sMom; 06-04-2012 at 02:48 PM.
06-04-2012, 02:50 PM
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You will be amazed at what the Triflow can do. Oil it - jiggle the knob if you can - wait - do it over the next day - if necessary oil it again and use a little heat if you can. Get the oil into all the moving areas as possible. If someone used 3-in1 oil it will take some doing to get it freed up - that stuff is really gooey when it dries. I messed with an old Kenmore today that had some think like that holding up the works - it did not free up today. I'll check it when I get back to the shop on Friday I hope. If it doesn't free up by then I'll probably drop a few more drops on it and jiggle some more - jiggling helps the oil to work its way in. Heat can help hurry it along. Be careful of any plastic parts with heat and any chemicals.
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