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Old 06-17-2012, 05:39 PM
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Well, apparently I am the proud owner of a Singer treadle. My SIL found one at a good price and bought it for me. I do have to go get it, about a 6 hr drive. The only thing I know, for sure, about it, is it is missing the belt. How hard is it to replace and can you even get belts??
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Old 06-17-2012, 05:41 PM
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Well, apparently I am the proud owner of a Singer treadle. My SIL found one at a good price and bought it for me. I do have to go get it, about a 6 hr drive. The only thing I know, for sure, about it, is it is missing the belt. How hard is it to replace and can you even get belts??
I got one for my Davis today from a lady for 6.50. Her name is Cindy and she came recommended from some people in the davis yahoo group.
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Old 06-17-2012, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend View Post
jennb,
Your 99K is a nice little machine, it looks to be in good shape.
I hope you're enjoying your new Designer Ruby, I get to play with one at work. Maybe if I sell enough of the expensive embroidery machines, I can afford to buy one for me.
I've only had it a couple of weeks, and so far only sewn on military uniforms, but it is soooo nice. I love it!
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:24 PM
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I've only had it a couple of weeks, and so far only sewn on military uniforms, but it is soooo nice. I love it!
I have the HV Sapphire 875, love my machine!! Its built on the same chassis as the Ruby. I used the floor model Designer Ruby to quilt a baby quilt at work , it was kinda fun to listen to customers being impressed that it could do that.

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Old 06-17-2012, 07:32 PM
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The Ruby will mainly be used for embroidery, and some military stuff. I plan to get cozy with some of my vintage machines here soon to make some stuff for the house. I have a mid-arm machine for quilting, though it has not yet been used. My mom gave it to me, and its sat in the box. Now that I have room to set up the frame I hope to put it to use!
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:31 PM
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this is tempting....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ADLE...item3a76012c86
any one have an Adler?
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Old 06-18-2012, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nurseknitsLaura View Post
this is tempting....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ADLE...item3a76012c86
any one have an Adler?
Laura, I've heard those Adler's are great machines - that one is really cute! You ought to bid on it!

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Old 06-18-2012, 07:48 AM
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Belts are available anywhere for under $10. You will have to fit it to your machine. My LQS has them.
Originally Posted by AZ Jane View Post
Well, apparently I am the proud owner of a Singer treadle. My SIL found one at a good price and bought it for me. I do have to go get it, about a 6 hr drive. The only thing I know, for sure, about it, is it is missing the belt. How hard is it to replace and can you even get belts??
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Old 06-18-2012, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by nurseknitsLaura View Post
this is tempting....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ADLE...item3a76012c86
any one have an Adler?
There's one for sale in the Sac area on CL. I know one person who swears by them. I would be curious to know if the 189 is a straight and zig zag only or ?? Cool looking machine!
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Old 06-18-2012, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nurseknitsLaura View Post
this is tempting....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ADLE...item3a76012c86
any one have an Adler?
Nice machine. Do you know what kind of cams it uses? We have a box of unidentified cams and we'd like to find out what they fit.

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