5 Attachment(s)
I wanted to share with you what they had that I had no idea about. :) Pleasant surprise! I have 2 of them in my van right now that I am taking home to try and work on. Very excited!
They still have my stepdad's great grandmother's machine that is to where they can't get to it right now. I CAN'T WAIT to get to look at that one!!!! ??? Anyone know how or where I can get directions on how to thread these machines correctly? Forgot to mention the light on these machines still work too! ;) Wizard-didn't get any kind of # to see when it was made but its old [ATTACH=CONFIG]193756[/ATTACH] :) 99K 1957 In my van and going home with me! My Dad paid $20 for this baby! I just love it! I told Mom I was naming her Baby! [ATTACH=CONFIG]193758[/ATTACH] #66 1955 Machine in a pretty cabinet. Mom wanted to send this one home with me too! [ATTACH=CONFIG]193761[/ATTACH] #15 1951 My Mom's favorite! The lady that owned the house next door had this one. She was a sweet lady. Not sure if Mom bought it after she died or if Ms. Cleota gave it to her. [ATTACH=CONFIG]193764[/ATTACH] #128 1940 (only 5000 made) Taking home w/me. No foot pedel has an arm thing that goes in that hole on the lower right. He started this one up for me. Oh, sounds awesome! The finish isn't slick, it's kind of a matte finish-LOVE IT! [ATTACH=CONFIG]193765[/ATTACH] |
Excited for you! Enjoy
|
Great machines. Congratulations!
|
So which 2 did you get to bring home? And did you arrange for visitation rights with the others? :)
|
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
So which 2 did you get to bring home? :)
My Dad said he finds these all the time for $10-$20! :shock: I said be on the lookout for a featherweight for me! He said he sold 2 machines a little while back. I sure wish I had known!! :cry: Now he knows who to call!! :lol: |
oh boy oh boy oh boy
|
WOW! What great treasures!
|
Thanks. :) Do you all know how to thread any of these machines? Or maybe where I can find directions?
|
Wow! You sure hit the jackpot! So happy for you!
|
They aren't shined up yet, but I told them that didn't matter to me! It was like Christmas getting to see these things! :) Now they know what to look for when they go out running around that would tickle me! :)
|
Originally Posted by AngieS
Thanks. :) Do you all know how to thread any of these machines? Or maybe where I can find directions?
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html |
Woohoo!
|
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by AngieS
Thanks. :) Do you all know how to thread any of these machines? Or maybe where I can find directions?
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html |
JACKPOT! So happy for you! I have a model 66 treadle that I love! ENJOY!!!!!!
|
JACKPOT! So happy for you! I have a model 66 treadle that I love! ENJOY!!!!!!
|
Angie, those are beauties!!!!!!! I wonder what the last one is- it's the only one I don't recognize.
I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!! :D:D I bet your Dad will find you a Featherweight!!! PS. Just in case you don't know the virtual machine section has tons of info. On page 46 (or around there) Billy has a great tutorial on cleaning them up. |
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Angie, those are beauties!!!!!!! I wonder what the last one is- it's the only one I don't recognize.
I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!! :D:D I bet your Dad will find you a Featherweight!!! PS. Just in case you don't know the virtual machine section has tons of info. On page 46 (or around there) Billy has a great tutorial on cleaning them up. Yeah, I'm sure my Dad will be on the lookout now for sure. One time when I was a kid I really wanted a Twister game. They drove an hour to get me one for Christmas! Aren't parents the greatest?! He's been my Dad since I was like 2 1/2. :) |
You are some kind of LUCKY! Congratulations!
|
Here's a nice big threading diagram I found for the 99K http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm
Have fun with that haul! Are you going to add a room addition to house them all?! |
Beautiful, you are so lucky to get these. I hope you can find room for all of them.
|
Originally Posted by Rose_P
Here's a nice big threading diagram I found for the 99K http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm
Have fun with that haul! Are you going to add a room addition to house them all?! Since I haven't gotten that one going I'm using the #128 but the 99K sounds soooo quiet! The 128 sounds quiet too but not as quiet as the 99K. :) |
Originally Posted by AngieS
... it keeps skipping stitches up top. I can't figure it out.
Since I haven't gotten that one going I'm using the #128 but the 99K sounds soooo quiet! The 128 sounds quiet too but not as quiet as the 99K. :) I have an older 99 from 1934, but the manual I have is for a 1957 model 99. It does not mention "K", so I don't know what all might be different. Just hope this helps. |
Thank you Rosalind. I will check the needle-maybe that's it. Not sure. Do you know anything about any of the settings on these? Like where whatever adjusts?
|
Originally Posted by AngieS
Thank you Rosalind. I will check the needle-maybe that's it. Not sure. Do you know anything about any of the settings on these? Like where whatever adjusts?
Upshot: I have no experience with the 99 beyond what I can read in the manual, and for some lucky odd reason that manual was included with my Featherweight, so I've just had it a few days. I have the FW manual, too, and from what I can tell the previous owner may have just preferred the 1957 manual because of the better pictures. The machines are very similar. One thing that caught my eye was on page 32 there is a dire warning that "under no circumstances must the screw EE be loosened". This is a screw on the bobbin latch, and it will change the clearance between the case and the bracket that holds it in position. Isn't it just typical that some engineer saw fit to put a prominent, easy to turn screw in there and the "NO-NO!" warning occurs that far toward the back of the manual? Page 10 has a list of thread and needle sizes to use with certain fabrics. For percale type fabrics it says 50 - 70 wt cotton thread, size 14 needle, and stitch length 12. There is a way to adjust the lower tension, but that's rarely needed. The upper tension is something I've always had to do by trial and error on every machine I've tried. The only other adjustment I can think of would be the tension on the drive belt, and I don't know a thing about doing that. I imagine if it's too tight or too loose that can cause problems with the stitches, too. If it's a very old belt, you might have to replace it, and I've seen some on eBay. Someone advised against the red ones that have teeth. Can't remember where I read it. I'm sure there's better info on this site than I can give. |
Originally Posted by Rose_P
Originally Posted by AngieS
Thank you Rosalind. I will check the needle-maybe that's it. Not sure. Do you know anything about any of the settings on these? Like where whatever adjusts?
Upshot: I have no experience with the 99 beyond what I can read in the manual, and for some lucky odd reason that manual was included with my Featherweight, so I've just had it a few days. I have the FW manual, too, and from what I can tell the previous owner may have just preferred the 1957 manual because of the better pictures. The machines are very similar. One thing that caught my eye was on page 32 there is a dire warning that "under no circumstances must the screw EE be loosened". This is a screw on the bobbin latch, and it will change the clearance between the case and the bracket that holds it in position. Isn't it just typical that some engineer saw fit to put a prominent, easy to turn screw in there and the "NO-NO!" warning occurs that far toward the back of the manual? Page 10 has a list of thread and needle sizes to use with certain fabrics. For percale type fabrics it says 50 - 70 wt cotton thread, size 14 needle, and stitch length 12. There is a way to adjust the lower tension, but that's rarely needed. The upper tension is something I've always had to do by trial and error on every machine I've tried. The only other adjustment I can think of would be the tension on the drive belt, and I don't know a thing about doing that. I imagine if it's too tight or too loose that can cause problems with the stitches, too. If it's a very old belt, you might have to replace it, and I've seen some on eBay. Someone advised against the red ones that have teeth. Can't remember where I read it. I'm sure there's better info on this site than I can give. |
You can ask or title it "threading singer machine model#--" on u tube. My husband found a video on how to repair these machines. So maybe threading is there too.
You hit the jack pot I have to say!!! Congrats! and good luck with these babies!!!! |
wow lucky you
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:33 AM. |