Old 10-22-2015, 10:40 PM
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J Miller
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It is a Japanese made made machine. The Belvedere / Adler is who sold it, not who made it.

The J-A 18 indicates it was made by Riccar or possibly Toyota.

It will use standard Class 15 Bobbins and bobbin cases.

Needle system: 15x1
On needle packages you'll find this info:

Singer: 2020 (15x1), 2026 Denim/Jeans, 2045 Ball Points
Schmetz: 130/705H 15x1H
Organ: HAx1 130/705H 15x1

From your pics I can't tell if it's low shank or a high shank machine so go to Sew-Classic and read up on their section on how to determine that.

It also may be a left homing machine (needle parks to the left on straight stitch) as I don't see a L-M-R lever or knob. A regular ZZ foot of the appropriate type will work as you have a ZZ needle plate.

You'll need a presser foot thumb screw and a needle clamp.

You "might" be able to find all of these at Sew-Classic { http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/ } if not you'll need to hit up all the local sewing machine shops and or eBay.

Good luck on your project.

Joe
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