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Old 02-12-2011, 12:25 PM
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This is what I found on it. R 24NS-1352 A, Model B. I think it's a Montgomery Ward but I can't seem to find anything on it. Maybe I just don't know how to do it. I googled the the serial # but nothing comes up. Can anyone help me?

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Old 02-12-2011, 12:27 PM
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I have a machine from Montgomery Wards. Do you have a picture?
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Old 02-12-2011, 01:33 PM
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The old machines are all very similar in operation. I have figured out thrift shop Montgomery Ward machines without a manual. What kind of help do you need?
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Old 02-12-2011, 01:59 PM
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Try asking Billy (LostN51) here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm
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Old 02-12-2011, 02:33 PM
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I have an old (30 yrs) MW machine-a work horse. It's labeled "Signature"--maybe try googling that.
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Old 02-12-2011, 05:18 PM
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Glad you ladies are having good luck with your Mongomery Wards machines. I bought a new one back in the 80's and it was a real lemon. Their shop couldn't even fix it and they wouldn't trade it for another one. Never shopped there, again. If we had owned a boat at the time, I would have let my better half use it for the anchor.
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Old 02-12-2011, 05:25 PM
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It's not just MW machines since the 80's. A lot of companies, including Singer , started using a lot of plastic in their machines and they just don't live up to the reputation of the older, metal, heavy as a brick, machines.
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Old 02-12-2011, 08:07 PM
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I learned to sew on a 1960s Montgomery Ward machine. It was blue and it was a tank. I was only able to break it once - no matter how hard I tried! Wish I still had it.

Do you have a picture? That might help. :)
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Old 02-12-2011, 09:55 PM
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I'm going to get my Sister to take a picture of it. The table is a little beat up but fixable. The machine itself looks real good. It's a very dark brown and probably weighs 20-25 lbs without the table. I don't know what it's made of but it seems like cast iron to me :D It does need a bobbin case. The only thing on the machine is a small emblem with "MW" on it.
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You might find a yahoo group for MW machines. If not, there is a group called 'wefixit' there that might be able to help you.
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