Originally Posted by
ctrysass2012
I purchased this at an estate sale. Didn't realize it was a vibrating shuttle until I got it home so it may just be decorative.
What I am wondering is if there is a specific "key" for this machine or are they interchangeable? Also where would I find 1?
I'd like to b able to lock the cover on, possibly making it easier to move.
Actually, the vibrating shuttle machines aren't all that bad and make a very nice straight stitch.
Here is a picture of the key #28233
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/15...page=55#manual
I think with the new laser cutters there are new ones being made and sold on ebay as vintage or antique keys. In the meantime I would suggest looking at
https://oldsingersewingmachineblog.c...nd-how-not-to/ I made one from a fork, the one with purple plastic was actually made by locksmith, the other was a key blank that my brother cut.
Also, it has been advised that one should not try to lift or carry these bentwood cases by the handle. They have a tendency to have the bottom fall out - literally and physically which can be damaging to the person and machine.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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