Thread: What Is In The Big Box? A Damascus Electric
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Old 01-27-2012, 08:11 AM
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Caroline S
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I did find a little more information on my Damascus, I think. She was likely made by National and the closest model she looks like is an R40. There is a patent date of October 10, 1920 so she was manufactured after that date. I am sending the power cords and foot pedal to my brother in South Carolina so he can do a fix and restore on them. So far I have not been able to sew with her and am sure hoping that the motor is still functional. If not, I might consider converting her to a treadler. Will have to do more research on that idea.

I am going to order a manual from TIAS for the R40. It is a great place to look for manuals. Here is the link http://www.tias.com/stores/relics/. The sewing machine manuals are available as downloads or hard copy.
I sure hope she can be brought back to life and not become a doorstop or decorator piece.
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