Originally Posted by
Mizkaki
Kathie & Nancy,
Cool looking machine. This model is the model "E". Made by the Free Sewing Machine CO. in association with Westinghouse who made the motor. It was made from the early 1940's into early 1950's. It takes the CC needle which is shorter than the 15x1. Several charts found on the internet say that the 206x13 needle is a substitute, however it does not work well. The 206x13 needle has a different timing length than the proper CC. I have a small stock of the proper needle, let me know if you need any.
Cathy
Cathy Wow this is interesting. I knew the gold machine was made by Free Sewing Machine Co, but I guessed the machine had to be from the late 20's because in 1927 Free Sewing Machine Co merged with New Home. In the early 1950's Free/New Home merged with National for 4 years until 1954 when they were bought out by the Japanese, Janome.
The information on the needles is very interesting too! According to ISMACs needle site, the Free Westinghouse uses a 15X1 needle, but the needle being shorter does not surprise me! I wonder if Kathie could call Janome or New Home and date that machine? Kathie, if you want some of the needles Cathy has I will see her this weekend to pick up a machine and I could get a few for you?
Nancy