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06-10-2011, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Decisions, decisions. I keep telling DH I don't need any more machines. But, certain 'good ones' keep popping up. What is a collector to do???????????????? :-D
06-10-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Here is my little rusted National Paveway Handcrank. Thanks to Billy and his tutes, she is looking good. Billy suggested not doing anything but cleaning because of her age, born about 1900. According to Damascus Annie the style of the handcrank is called Saxonia.
I did use a product called Evapo-Rust that I got from Harbor Freight that eats rust and isn't caustic to people. I did not use it around the decals, but soaked everything else after it had a kerosene bath. I love that stuff. There is no rust on this machine, even though some pictures make it look like there is some on the face plate.
Texas Jan (Who is now addicted to vintage machines)
I did use a product called Evapo-Rust that I got from Harbor Freight that eats rust and isn't caustic to people. I did not use it around the decals, but soaked everything else after it had a kerosene bath. I love that stuff. There is no rust on this machine, even though some pictures make it look like there is some on the face plate.
Texas Jan (Who is now addicted to vintage machines)
Sorry to hear you are addicted. It is what happens to those who frequent this shop!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: You will have plenty of company though! :lol: :lol:
06-10-2011, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Monica look at this! Is this machine actually a Two Spools?
[url=http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html
Monica look at this! Is this machine actually a Two Spools?
[url=http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html[/url]
Nancy
Nancy
In the picture, does it look like there's a bobbin winder on the right? Hard to see. Nice machine, though!!
06-10-2011, 10:37 AM
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Buslady;
Two spools refers to to a National machine that did use 2 spools of thread. One was the upper thread and the other was the bobbin thread. I have one and it's a treadle. Not sure if they were ever e-machines or just people powered ones. They can be found but must be checked thoroughly to see if all the bobbin parts are complete as those are difficult to find from what I understand. Mine is complete. Dh would like her to go so I can oput some of my other finds in my sewing room and out of his garage space. I am undecided as of the moment. I do want a treadle but not sure what kind.
Two spools refers to to a National machine that did use 2 spools of thread. One was the upper thread and the other was the bobbin thread. I have one and it's a treadle. Not sure if they were ever e-machines or just people powered ones. They can be found but must be checked thoroughly to see if all the bobbin parts are complete as those are difficult to find from what I understand. Mine is complete. Dh would like her to go so I can oput some of my other finds in my sewing room and out of his garage space. I am undecided as of the moment. I do want a treadle but not sure what kind.
My 2 spools machine, unnamed at present
[ATTACH=CONFIG]209534[/ATTACH]
06-10-2011, 11:24 AM
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Please help, can anyone tell me where I can get more needles for my Minnesota D treadle? I finally got her running good but am almost afraid to use her as I only have the one needle. Does anyone know of a source?
Thanks
Bev
Thanks
Bev
06-10-2011, 11:24 AM
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Please help, can anyone tell me where I can get more needles for my Minnesota D treadle? I finally got her running good but am almost afraid to use her as I only have the one needle. Does anyone know of a source?
Thanks
Bev
Thanks
Bev
06-10-2011, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Did you answer your own question?
A Singer Lotus 66-1 was the first of the Singer 66. The decals are just there for decoration and a way to sell machines. The Lotus was the first decals used from 1900-1910, and then Singer switched to the Redeye decal. My two Lotus 66-1 are back mount machines which means the the side mount attachments can't be used with them. I have used my oldest, 1907, to make a complete baby quilt, from piecing to straight-stitch quilting. The machine makes a pretty stitch!
More info on the Singer 66s.
http://www.sewnuts.com/66/class66.htm
A Singer Lotus 66-1 was the first of the Singer 66. The decals are just there for decoration and a way to sell machines. The Lotus was the first decals used from 1900-1910, and then Singer switched to the Redeye decal. My two Lotus 66-1 are back mount machines which means the the side mount attachments can't be used with them. I have used my oldest, 1907, to make a complete baby quilt, from piecing to straight-stitch quilting. The machine makes a pretty stitch!
More info on the Singer 66s.
http://www.sewnuts.com/66/class66.htm
Also, my BF has a beautiful Lotus from 1923, so the Lotus goes beyond 1910!
Yes, Sharon I am glad you mentioned the many 66's that started as back clamping and were changed out to become a side clamping 66. I think Kathie has one of those confusing machines!
Monica look at this! Is this machine actually a Two Spools?
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html
Nancy
06-10-2011, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Here is my little rusted National Paveway Handcrank. Thanks to Billy and his tutes, she is looking good. Billy suggested not doing anything but cleaning because of her age, born about 1900. According to Damascus Annie the style of the handcrank is called Saxonia.
I did use a product called Evapo-Rust that I got from Harbor Freight that eats rust and isn't caustic to people. I did not use it around the decals, but soaked everything else after it had a kerosene bath. I love that stuff. There is no rust on this machine, even though some pictures make it look like there is some on the face plate.
Texas Jan (Who is now addicted to vintage machines)
I did use a product called Evapo-Rust that I got from Harbor Freight that eats rust and isn't caustic to people. I did not use it around the decals, but soaked everything else after it had a kerosene bath. I love that stuff. There is no rust on this machine, even though some pictures make it look like there is some on the face plate.
Texas Jan (Who is now addicted to vintage machines)
06-10-2011, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Well - I've tried everything I can to get the tension fixed on my Singer 15-91. I give up & am taking it into the repair shop tomorrow. I will not be taking it back to the shop that supposedly "serviced" it. The tension has not been right since I got it back. My friend & I took 3 different machines in all at the same time. Just talked to her & she said she is having problems with hers too. So I refuse to waste my breath & time to give them a 2nd go at it. My LQS suggested a shop, so that's where I will be first thing tomorrow morning. I am supposed to be learming to FMQ so I can finish some quilts that are gifts! Gotta get things moving & done!
06-10-2011, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by buslady
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Monica look at this! Is this machine actually a Two Spools?
[url=http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html
Monica look at this! Is this machine actually a Two Spools?
[url=http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html[/url]
Nancy
Nancy
In the picture, does it look like there's a bobbin winder on the right? Hard to see. Nice machine, though!!
Additional photos are of my 2nd Two Spools in parlor cabinet with coil-spring belt that I recently put on.
before cleaning
[ATTACH=CONFIG]209563[/ATTACH]
Winding spool (2nd Two spools in parlor cabinet)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]209579[/ATTACH]
can on pin ready to be put in sewing position
[ATTACH=CONFIG]209580[/ATTACH]
can in sewing position
[ATTACH=CONFIG]209584[/ATTACH]
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