Originally Posted by
Caroline S
Loved the videos Joe. Minerva sounds like a little workhorse tractor. I am interested in the plastic bobbin cover though. Exactly what kind of plastic did you use and how did you make it? Sounds like a "fix" for many machines that are missing slide plates. Keep up the good work.
Caroline,
I used a CD case that had a broken hinge. Just cut it with my Dremel tool then finished it with a file. The plastic is brittle so care must be taken.
Eventually if I can't find an actual OEM slide plate I'll find some steel or brass flat stock and make my own.
Joe