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07-21-2011, 10:28 AM

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jpete523

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Hi friends, does anyone have a Frister & Rossman? One followed me home when I bought a belt for one of my machines. She's gorgeous, red lily decals in great shape and she's a hand crank. Wood case is in good condition, with key! I know it's a German machine but that's about it. I've run into the usual road block looking for information. Thanks for any help.

Jan

07-21-2011, 10:34 AM

#20152

buslady

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Whoo Hoo! I don't have one of them yet, so I would be on it like butter on corn.

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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Any owners of Damascus sewing machines, here? I would love to have opinions from anyone familiar with this brand plus I was wondering how easy it is to get parts, etc. I found this listing on my local CL:

http://worcester.craigslist.org/atq/2465425974.html

It's just in the next town from me so it wouldn't be much of a trip.

07-21-2011, 11:49 AM

#20153

grannysewer

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Location: Arkansas

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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

My daughter learned to sew on hers when she 9-10 yrs old. Still have it, tho it needs some attention to the cabinet. She still enjoys sewing on anything that will run.

07-21-2011, 11:50 AM

#20154

nickylsf

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Help! I am looking at a kenmore 117 812 for $25 with case. Looks to be in good shape. Should I get it? I am at the store now.

07-21-2011, 11:54 AM

#20155

Miz Johnny

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Location: Lexington, KY

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I have 2 or 3, including a Red Lily. They sew great; love the F & R machines.

Manual:

http://ismacs.net/fristerandrossman/...se-shuttle.pdf

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07-21-2011, 11:56 AM

#20156

nickylsf

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It was born in 1948 just like me. Guess that is a sign

07-21-2011, 12:01 PM

#20157

miriam

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Originally Posted by nickylsf

Help! I am looking at a kenmore 117 812 for $25 with case. Looks to be in good shape. Should I get it? I am at the store now.

see if the rubber wheel on the motor is in good shape and does it turn the balance wheel? price is ok more or less

07-21-2011, 12:02 PM

#20158

vintagemotif

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Originally Posted by jpete523

You can post photos of your machine on this thread: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-12.htm. I would love to see it.

07-21-2011, 12:05 PM

#20159

Lostn51

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Originally Posted by jpete523

Lisa (QuiltAddict) has one or two of them if I remember correctly, PM her and she might be able to help you with some information.

Billy

07-21-2011, 12:20 PM

#20160

grannysewer

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My newest FW has the centenial badge, but was dated Oct.26,1950. Did they start that early with the dating? It also has a spring on the thread spool and the 1940 FW doesn't. It it necessary for the thread to spool correctly? Just wondering.