Glenn

Steve, I have a favor to ask. Could you take a close up of the G&B shuttle and of the machine with the bobbin winder. I am not familiar with the G&B No 9. I am fairly sure I can thread the shuttle but want to be sure. Thanks a bunch.
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SteveH

I'm in the same place. I have been asking around for threading diagrams and asking some folks who have them, but no replies yet.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ml#post6222524

here is where i posted the shuttle pics including how i threaded it.

Glenn

Thanks Steve, the only thing I did diff was to bring the thread thru the long slot and then to the tension holes. The tension I think is increased by the no of holes you lace the thread thru(like the singer 12). I like you have received no replies to my request for info so trial and error it is. Someone out there has a manual we can look at I am sure. Smithsonian was no help(no image available). I will keep looking and maybe with luck we will find something on the No 9.
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chris_quilts

Steve and Glenn;

Have either of you asked on the ISMACS digest site?? You might find something there and please let them know that the Smithsonian was no help so you don't have a bunch telling you to try there. It's just a thought but they might be able to help.

Chris

SteveH

you know I have never actually used that portion, just the online research...

miriam

EXACTLY - we aren't all there with you to help you on the spot - some times the dyslexia kicks in, too... some times you just have to do what I do - fiddle with it until it works.

grant15clone

I have to share this. I did a restoration on a Singer 201-2 and sent the lid(s) for the cabinet out to be refinished. It had some really deep scratches in it at all four corners, wear marks and scratches and pits too, and it was just overall dull. I got the lid(s) back today and they turned out BEAUTIFUL and flawless.
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Windblown

Wow Grant15
That just makes it all worth it. I wish I had someone close that would do that reasonably.( an that well!)

chris_quilts

Grant;

Holy Cow!!! That is absolutely stunning. I agree with Windblown's statement about having someone close to me.

grant15clone

Chris and Windblown, Thank you. The pictures don't do it justice though. It really is spectacular! I have rethought all of the cabinets I have now. I want him to do all of them. Good and Bad. It is worth it to me to get everything right on the right machine. This was the cabinet for a 201-2. A worthy recipient of this kind of treatment.
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