Golden Star machine by AG Mason
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Golden Star machine by AG Mason
Does anyone know about these machines? I found a very nice one locally, but know nothing about it. When where they made? Are they good working machines? It looks complete, but I have not inquired on details yet. Appreciate your opinions.
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Unusually nice. This is a Vibrating shuttle model made by White and distributed by AG Mason. Uses a 20x1 needle but a common 15x1 will also work if lowered a bit. Shuttle and bobbins are unique to White. I'd guess made in the 1910's but the serial number can be dated. White made excellent machines and were very popular, perhaps 2nd to Singer in machines sold. Top notch cabinet work.
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Well I'm glad to hear from some who owns one because I just bought it! It is in really great shape, including the cabinet. It came with a box full of attachments and the original manual. The shuttle is inside, but there is only one bobbin. How do I identify which bobbin it is, so I know what to look for?
I'm excited to get this little jewel. It just needs a gentle cleaning, lubrication and a new belt.
Cathy - can you offer any tips for setting it up and using it? Thanks.
I'm excited to get this little jewel. It just needs a gentle cleaning, lubrication and a new belt.
Cathy - can you offer any tips for setting it up and using it? Thanks.
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Very nice! The bobbin will have a hollow core and the shuttle has a pin inside running it's length for the hollow core bobbin to fit over. This is unique to White and ebay usually has some available. Looks like you have a few different needles, the proper one is 1-3/4". The owners manual is a good starting point for oiling and machine operation. Also Muv has an excellent Sticky.
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I was wondering about the different needles. Two are 1-3/4 and two are a little over 1/2. Thanks for clearing that up. I found two shuttles; a boat that the one bobbin seems to fit it, and a bullet. I have no bobbins for the bullet. I'll check ebay for them. Is the boat shuttle for an earlier machine? Boy, I'm learning a lot today!
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