long shuttle question
08-28-2013, 04:43 PM
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long shuttle question
From what I've found, It looks like the New Queen would take the Boye shuttle #13. However I can't find anything that tells me what that would look like or its size.
However I have a shuttle that has #13 stamped on it. Could it be that simple? None of the other shuttles I have are marked like that. It's almost the same size as the Singer - which makes me think it could be - as the shuttle size that fits the singer #22 is the "alternate" to use if the 13 does not quite fit.
I'm thinking since the machine does not come with a shuttle, I should offer $25 less. I'd like to call the seller back tonight if possible.
It's about 90 miles away, and I have to take the truck, so I'd like to be sure I'm going to buy the machine before I go look.
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Cathy
However I have a shuttle that has #13 stamped on it. Could it be that simple? None of the other shuttles I have are marked like that. It's almost the same size as the Singer - which makes me think it could be - as the shuttle size that fits the singer #22 is the "alternate" to use if the 13 does not quite fit.
I'm thinking since the machine does not come with a shuttle, I should offer $25 less. I'd like to call the seller back tonight if possible.
It's about 90 miles away, and I have to take the truck, so I'd like to be sure I'm going to buy the machine before I go look.
Thanks
Cathy
08-28-2013, 06:16 PM
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after more looking, this machine appears to be a White VS, and everything points to it having a very unique shuttle that has a pin in the middle, and it takes bobbins that are hollow.
I know I had a shuttle like that, but can't find it now, however finding bobbins may be impossible. I was wondering if maybe the machine could work with a different shuttle that does not have the pin in the middle.
I think I'll have to pass on that machine, as pretty as it is, I don't want one that I can't sew on.
I know I had a shuttle like that, but can't find it now, however finding bobbins may be impossible. I was wondering if maybe the machine could work with a different shuttle that does not have the pin in the middle.
I think I'll have to pass on that machine, as pretty as it is, I don't want one that I can't sew on.
08-28-2013, 06:57 PM
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08-29-2013, 03:57 AM
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The big problem is finding a shuttle. I was wondering if anyone has "converted" a White with the shuttle with the spindle and hollow bobbins to using a hollow shuttle with solid bobbins. I would think this is possible as long as the shuttle is the same size. I still can't find the one I had, I think it got in some of DH's "parts" stuff and may be gone for good. My DH says I'm not to buy a treadle machine and hope I can get parts so I can sew on it.
08-29-2013, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
The big problem is finding a shuttle.
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