Do I want this ? Dressmaker 500
#1
Do I want this ? Dressmaker 500
What can you tell me about this? It appears to be all metal and in good shape but very stiff and I can get it for a pretty good price.[ATTACH=CONFIG]520115[/ATTACH]
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I don't know a thing about other than lots of different machines came with the "Dressmaker" name on it. I've had one that was a bit similar and a piece of junque. I've got a blue 15 clone with that name on it too.
I think the machine in your pic uses cams. If so I have no idea which ones cos they is a bunch of 'em.
Joe
I think the machine in your pic uses cams. If so I have no idea which ones cos they is a bunch of 'em.
Joe
#4
there is a built in metal stack ( cams)
the hole in the front that looks like a cam would go there is a missing selector knob.
the hole in the front that looks like a cam would go there is a missing selector knob.
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Several makers used the Dressmaker name. I have a model S4000 made in Taiwan that actually surprised me. It's a decent machine that sews a good stitch.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/caris_...7623754404505/
You'll just have to test it out and see if it sews worth a darn.
Cari
https://www.flickr.com/photos/caris_...7623754404505/
You'll just have to test it out and see if it sews worth a darn.
Cari
#9
Joe, the "lid" ( you can see the obvious line in the photo) is on a hinge and yes I have flipped it open, all of the gears were metal. the only plastic i could find was two "sliders" picture a spool or a set of truck dual wheels, on a 1/4" axle. there is an arm with a pin that sits between the wheels ( in the groove) they are in good shape and I figured worst case it is an easy shape to make from brass ( oilite) bushing material on the lathe. the cam stack selector arm is flat steel with a series of steps in it...that moves another pin and arm arrangement and the paint is not even worn off the contact points. there are two worm gears (metal) driven by standard gears ( also metal ) and the mesh pattern was barely visible but centered just like you find on a good ring and pinion. several of the moving part areas had clean rather heavy ( looked like from the factory ) grease on them. all in all it looks barely used and the stiff grease appears to have made it so that someone broke the "selector knob" and then just never used it.
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