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Old 01-25-2013, 09:42 AM
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if you consider the majority of the world to be "normal" I am certain that I do not qualify. nor would I want to.
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:07 AM
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if you consider the majority of the world to be "normal" I am certain that I do not qualify. nor would I want to.
Yeah - know what you mean...
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:43 AM
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Yeah - know what you mean...
I agree with you on this.
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher View Post
This is the hemmer that needs the part. The saw blade wheel would go on the end that is in the bottom right corner.
Hi Crossstitcher,

Nice looking Davis. She's an old girl, made in 1894, and is called a "VF2". Here's an excellent chart with all the flavors of Davis Vertical feeds since it get's a little confusing:
http://www.kelsew.info/Domestic/DavisVFmodels.html
The VF2 was made from 1894 to 1911. I have your hemmer collecting dust if you still need it.

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Old 01-25-2013, 11:38 AM
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hey folks, here is a old fiddle base machine for $75
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/atq/3561447899.html
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Old 01-25-2013, 12:17 PM
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Modern Home, do you have a serial number? That looks like a White FR or Family Rotary in a crinkle finish. The FR was manufactured from about 1890 until about 1930.

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Nancy, I believe the serial number is 43x4489 or 49x4489. Do you know any thing about this machine? Any info will help thank you.
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Old 01-25-2013, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles View Post
Trish, WOW I love the Davis! Be very careful with her decals - they are fragile! You are lucky to have the decals in that good a shape! You will love sewing with that machine! My Davis, actually both of them - the Davis Vertical Feed and my Davis New Vertical Feed, are both great machines! The only problem I have with my 2 Davis machines is that the New Vertical Feed will not fit in the original Vertical Feed's cabinet! I wanted to be able to interchange them, but no go! Anyway, you will love love love that machine - it is so much fun to sew with!

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Nancy I know what you mean sewing with the Davis is fun. This makes my 4th one. But the one I like the best is the one that will use a standard needle and not the expensive long ones.
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Old 01-25-2013, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher View Post
Nancy I know what you mean sewing with the Davis is fun. This makes my 4th one. But the one I like the best is the one that will use a standard needle and not the expensive long ones.
An inexpensive alternative to the "Davis long" needle is the MTx190, a common industrial. No fun spending $3 a needle for the Longs. Work on the older Davis and Davis badged Underfeeds too.

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Old 01-25-2013, 07:43 PM
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Nancy, I believe the serial number is 43x4489 or 49x4489. Do you know any thing about this machine? Any info will help thank you.
Modern Home, hopefully someone else on here can steer you in the right direction to find dating information on your sewing machine. I use to have all the White dating information bookmarked, but I can't seem to find it now!

Anyone know what happened to the White Dating site that use to belong to Arachnesobsession?

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Old 01-25-2013, 08:16 PM
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Anyone know what happened to the White Dating site that use to belong to Arachnesobsession?

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Anyone using "Webshot's" now called "Smile" has to pay for the privilege. I miss that site and hopefully a new home is found.

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