Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 5105916)
This procedure will not hurt the decals but you stay way from them until the rest of machine is smooth. We will go over the decals with more shellac and linseed oil to protect. I don't want you to get get carried away with the rubbing and abrat the decals. When you have finsihed this smoothing then I will show you how to add more shellace to protect the machine. One step at a time. Jan is right don't over do things yet. Get the feel of melting the shellac smooth again.
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New post: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t185449.html lots of projects... please do add pics of your 3/4 size machines.
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185J, 3/4 size
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I just got this on eBay, hopefully it'll arrive safely. It needs work but it'll give me a chance to learn about fixing and cleaning a vintage machine. Plus I just love her. She's a 185J. I hope the picture shows up. I know I probably should have waited but it was at a price I could afford and it will be good practice for me, right. Did I mention I love her.
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Generic question about shuttle machines.
Yesterday when I was testing my Newhome Greyhound I noticed that when it was running slow, it ran smooth. Then as I sped it up it started vibrating badly. After it passed a certain point is smoothed down again. Is this normal or should I look for something wrong? All of the shuttle machines I have ( four I think ) have some vibration, but not to the extent of this one. Joe |
Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
(Post 5127304)
I just got this on eBay, hopefully it'll arrive safely. It needs work but it'll give me a chance to learn about fixing and cleaning a vintage machine. Plus I just love her. She's a 185J. I hope the picture shows up. I know I probably should have waited but it was at a price I could afford and it will be good practice for me, right. Did I mention I love her.
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Originally Posted by J Miller
(Post 5127527)
Generic question about shuttle machines.
Yesterday when I was testing my Newhome Greyhound I noticed that when it was running slow, it ran smooth. Then as I sped it up it started vibrating badly. After it passed a certain point is smoothed down again. Is this normal or should I look for something wrong? All of the shuttle machines I have ( four I think ) have some vibration, but not to the extent of this one. Joe Wanted to see if it is anything like my (one) machine. Mine has a Greyhound on it! While I'm asking questions, I've been going to ask about the machines that some of you are using to FMQ on. What is a good measurement to look for for the distance between the needle and the arm? Just curious I guess. Thanks |
Originally Posted by crewsemj
(Post 5127691)
While I'm asking questions, I've been going to ask about the machines that some of you are using to FMQ on. What is a good measurement to look for for the distance between the needle and the arm? Just curious I guess. Thanks |
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
(Post 5124481)
For Easter, I am baking the 2nd of 2 cheesecakes. one is a ne York style cheesecake and the other is a test run of a chocolate NY style cheesecake. Also having prime rib roast instead of ham cuz younger DD hates ham and didn't want turkey.
FYI: I bought a 2nd cheesecake pan (Nordicware) and it's got a smaller circumference than my Wilton springform (cheesecake pan). I am bummed but had no choice. Will try to find another Wilton pan or go up to a 10" springform pan if I cannot find another Wilton pan. Chris I got nothing done with machines this weekend. I did make a new duvet cover out of queen sheets, as our old one got a hole somehow. |
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
(Post 5126346)
I have a machine that is called Dyamic and looks just like the Cinderella and comes apart like it too. Mine came with a carring case. I call her Dinah.
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Originally Posted by pfroggg
(Post 5126566)
I would just like a handcrank that's small and reasonably light-weight. Somewhere I have an aluminum 99; think I'll see how that works as a handcrank.
pat Pat it should work fine, as Cathy put a hc on my 99, and it is just great!! But it's way heavy. I don't carry it around too much. My plan is to take it camping. Sewing room to truck to picnic table to truck to sewing room. Not too much moving around! |
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