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03-06-2012, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
My Singer 500 donor would have had to had another Singer 500 donor in order to fix it up anyway. I have used the needle bar, the throat plate, the slide plate, the slide plate spring, the bobbin holder, the stitch selector shaft, the bobbin holder spring, a stitch selector screw, the nose door, hinge pieces off the top door, spool holders, the balance wheel, the motor, bobbin winder parts, light parts, cords were shot, foot pedal, rubber feet from the bottom, one machine needed the bottom plate, the body of this machine was/is in terrible shape and the gears were rusted pretty bad. I still have perfectly good parts on that machine. Sure it could have been fixed up. This machine has helped me repair many machines - I would have spent a lot of money on line for those parts - a whole lot more than the $10 or $20 I spent on that ugly machine. So yeah, I did specialize in the slant-o-matics for a long time. I've wanted a 99 for parts for a while but I can't bring my self to part out any I've found - they have all been repairable. I have a Universal 15 clone that was in a flood and needs either some parts or to be parted out. I can't bear to part it out just yet. Maybe another one will come in worse shape and I can take parts off of it and fix it.... Anybody else do that?
Other than that, oh and no motor or electrics, it's complete.
One more question while I'm keyboarding ...... On our 401A when we set the top tension the vibration of the machine will cause the adjuster to loosen up. Any tips on fixing that? It's kinda hard to sew when the tension changes by itself.
Joe
03-06-2012, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Pretty much sums up my day... how was yours???
03-06-2012, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Anamaria, Are you going to the Turlock TOGA this weekend?
03-06-2012, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by J Miller
One more question while I'm keyboarding ...... On our 401A when we set the top tension the vibration of the machine will cause the adjuster to loosen up. Any tips on fixing that? It's kinda hard to sew when the tension changes by itself.
Joe
03-06-2012, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by grayhare
I am so sad, I am not going to make it to the Turlock TOGA. You will have to tell me all about it. Have fun!!
03-06-2012, 05:41 PM
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This CL sewing machine looks very nice, I had to post the link if anyone is interested. I already have a Red Eye treadle, but I am still tempted!!
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2862844674.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2862844674.html
03-06-2012, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by grayhare
I am so sad, I am not going to make it to the Turlock TOGA. You will have to tell me all about it. Have fun!!
03-06-2012, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
I don't get to go this time either...but maybe the next time!!
Charlee, you will be missed too!
03-06-2012, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
One day there should be a larger gathering along route 5 (Harris Ranch area) where everyone from up north to southern CA could meet for a two day machine/quilt fest.
Charlee, you will be missed too!
Charlee, you will be missed too!
03-06-2012, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
WAH I may be a super member but my super cape isn't working.........
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