Missing Slide Plate Replacement

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05-27-2013, 05:39 PM

redbugsullivan

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Missing Slide Plate Replacement

I have a late 70's Nelco Amica 3500 purchased for $6.50 at Goodwill. Interesting critter, made in Italy. To make a third of its stitches, the feed-dog assembly moves in addition to the needlebar.
It was missing a slide plate. DH to the rescue!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]415823[/ATTACH] He took a brass doorhandle coverplate, cut out a piece to size, and rounded the front edge. It fits perfectly. I am blessed!

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05-27-2013, 05:42 PM

nanna-up-north

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Yes, you are. He's a keeper!!

05-27-2013, 05:43 PM

cabbagepatchkid

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Whoa! What a great idea. He's a keeper!

05-27-2013, 05:54 PM

foufymaus

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Awesome idea!! Way to go DH!

05-27-2013, 05:55 PM

DogHouseMom

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Nice fix!!

05-27-2013, 06:12 PM

barny

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Well, good golly. He is so creative, I can't believe it. What a deal.

05-27-2013, 07:48 PM

redbugsullivan

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I was ready to let this machine be a parts hulk. Now, it hums along and seems to realize how precious his actions are. I'll be keeping this Amica intact.