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04-21-2012, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
OK, now the big question. How is the wiring? Have you sewn with her yet? When you do can you show us the chain stitches? Does she have a name yet? I am thinking that my sewing machine wish list just grew.
Which one of the four questions you asked is the big question?
Yes, I gave it a spin this morning. While it sews and everything turns just fine I can tell it needs oiling. The wiring looks okay but I'm getting a little 'tingle' when I touch the machine so I want to check that out. Overall I'm still over-the-moon with her. No, she doesn't have a name yet - we have to bond a little more before I name her.
Shari
04-21-2012, 11:05 AM
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Donna,
Let me see if I can get my scanner cooperating with me this afternoon. If so, I'll scan the book for you.
Yes, the foot pedal is shaped like the sole of a foot. I've got a really, really interesting foot pedal from one of my Singer's too. I'll post a different thread about my antique foot pedals later today also.
Shari
Let me see if I can get my scanner cooperating with me this afternoon. If so, I'll scan the book for you.
Yes, the foot pedal is shaped like the sole of a foot. I've got a really, really interesting foot pedal from one of my Singer's too. I'll post a different thread about my antique foot pedals later today also.
Shari
04-21-2012, 12:17 PM
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Here's a couple of examples of what the stitch looks like:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]329523[/ATTACH]
The above photo shows what it looks like from the top - not much different that a lockstitch machine.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]329524[/ATTACH]
The is what the stitch looks like on the bottom of the same stitched row. Now you can see the chain stitch style.
Shari
[ATTACH=CONFIG]329523[/ATTACH]
The above photo shows what it looks like from the top - not much different that a lockstitch machine.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]329524[/ATTACH]
The is what the stitch looks like on the bottom of the same stitched row. Now you can see the chain stitch style.
Shari
04-21-2012, 03:02 PM
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Shari,
Any 'tingle' means a short. You are being electrocuted. Please check that wiring out and repair or replace before using it any more.
Cathy
Any 'tingle' means a short. You are being electrocuted. Please check that wiring out and repair or replace before using it any more.
Cathy
Originally Posted by Mom3
The wiring looks okay but I'm getting a little 'tingle' when I touch the machine so I want to check that out.
Shari
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04-21-2012, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizkaki
Shari,
Any 'tingle' means a short. You are being electrocuted. Please check that wiring out and repair or replace before using it any more.
Cathy
Any 'tingle' means a short. You are being electrocuted. Please check that wiring out and repair or replace before using it any more.
Cathy
Shari
04-21-2012, 09:04 PM
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Congrats on your find. I got mine at a resale store. She was sitting by the door on the floor and I just couldn't resist. Had to have my son show me how to get her out of the case. And for $40 that did the deal. Had a friend's dad rewire and clean her up and he only charged me $25. Sews like a dream. I named her Abby. Guess why. LOL I haven't had a chance to "play' with her yet. Daughter moved in and Abby kinda got pushed into a corner. One of these days, she will go on display with my other machines. Have fun with yours.
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