Originally Posted by
Rodney
She's pretty now!
I haven't had a tire turn blue but I do have a couple that have softened to the point of sagging. Seems common enough that it may be worthwhile to just keep a couple extras on hand.
Sounds like you've had a rough year. I hope you're doing better now.
That wiring is definitely crispy. Looks like there may have actually been flames when it went.
How do you like it as a hand crank? I'm hoping to convert 3 of my machines to handcrank before this time next year.
Right now I have a 99, a 66 and a 27 I can use though 2 need either spoked wheels or notches cut in the existing ones. I mentioned it in another thread but right now the plan is to bring some machines to next year's fair for kids to sew on.
Also, does the handcrank fit under the lid? I'm in the process of making some cases and I need to know how much clearance I need on that end. Can you please measure how far out the hand crank sticks past the edge of the wheel when it's folded like in the last picture? It would be nice to not have to remove the crank to put the lid on.
Thanks,
Rodney
Yes, the hand crank does fit under the lid. The distance from the stop motion wheel to the end of the hand crank with the handle turned up is 2 1/2 inches. The distance from the edge of the machine to the end of the box is 4 5/8 inches. I think I will like this machine. It runs very smoothly and makes and excellent stitch. I need to get a bobbin tire to see if the winder works. Of course, I don't plan on using it very often. I actually have a couple of other hand cranks along with a treadle but I only use them occasionally. The hand cranks make my arms tired after a short while because of my RA.