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#7291
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Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
I've (re)joined users of vintage machines! 47 years ago I bought a fairly basic Singer which would probably still be running if not for a freak accident in 2002. Today I found its cousin - maybe a year newer - in a local thrift shop for $40.
I have a question for anyone who might know the answer. Last year I bought a Featherweight on eBay and I just realized, this week, that it is a Centennial model :shock: ....duh!. The model number has it made in Oct of 1951. My question is about the blue and gold centennial badge....there is no date on it. All the pictures of the centennial badges that I've seen have the years 1851-1951 clearly printed on them. I'm wondering why there is no date on my machine?
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Here is a picture of the badge with no date
Centennial badge with no dates
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#7293
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
I've (re)joined users of vintage machines! 47 years ago I bought a fairly basic Singer which would probably still be running if not for a freak accident in 2002. Today I found its cousin - maybe a year newer - in a local thrift shop for $40.
I have a question for anyone who might know the answer. Last year I bought a Featherweight on eBay and I just realized, this week, that it is a Centennial model :shock: ....duh!. The model number has it made in Oct of 1951. My question is about the blue and gold centennial badge....there is no date on it. All the pictures of the centennial badges that I've seen have the years 1851-1951 clearly printed on them. I'm wondering why there is no date on my machine?
Billy
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Thanks Billy. Have a great holiday week!
#7295
Hi Billy, I was given a Montgomery Wards Precision Round Bobbin model 188. Any idea where I can get parts? It needs a drive belt, bobbin winder tire and more bobbins. Thanks for any info you might have.
#7296
Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
I've (re)joined users of vintage machines! 47 years ago I bought a fairly basic Singer which would probably still be running if not for a freak accident in 2002. Today I found its cousin - maybe a year newer - in a local thrift shop for $40.
It's Model # EX053579. Does anyone know its model name? (and a copy of the owner's manual would be nice, but -- as you know -- not essential).
I'm just about Over The Moon because of this great find!
It's Model # EX053579. Does anyone know its model name? (and a copy of the owner's manual would be nice, but -- as you know -- not essential).
I'm just about Over The Moon because of this great find!
#7297
I need to get a once over and cleaning for my "new" machine (no, Billy, despite your excellent tutorial, I wouldn't dream of attempting that myself!). But I know this is exactly the wrong time of the year to expect fast service (heck! ANY service!). However, I'm hesistant to use the machine for more than a few minutes without oiling it -- but without the manual I'm not sure WHERE to put the oil. Any suggestions? Thanks!
#7298
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
I THINK I have a copy of the manual here about somewhere, but can't find anything just now, so if you'll wait until mid-January and ask me again, I should be able to find it by then!!
Folks on this site are so very kind! Absolutely! I'll be willing to wait (at least a month before I pester you!). Seriously, thank you so much for being so neighborly!
#7299
Originally Posted by seahug
I hate to be such a pest with questions but I also have a domestic model 713 serial number 2372 and it has a J-C9 stamped in the bottom of this machine.It is a very heavy machine too. I know nothing about this machine except it sews beautifully and very quiet There are some features I don't understand and can't figure out how to put the needle in the center position. Can someone please help me on this one
#7300
Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
I need to get a once over and cleaning for my "new" machine (no, Billy, despite your excellent tutorial, I wouldn't dream of attempting that myself!). But I know this is exactly the wrong time of the year to expect fast service (heck! ANY service!). However, I'm hesistant to use the machine for more than a few minutes without oiling it -- but without the manual I'm not sure WHERE to put the oil. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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