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Old 08-06-2011, 12:50 PM
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that will work great when I am teaching the grandkids to quilt - they have a tendency to go too fast
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Old 08-06-2011, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by virtualbernie
I didn't know you could plug in a dimmer switch--I thought they were all hardwired into the wall.
Me too! Learned something new!
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What a great idea - he is pretty smart - I think he's a keeper for sure lol
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Who knew. Thanks for the info
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Old 08-07-2011, 01:14 PM
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There is a picture on the first page of this post and I am hoping to post a picture of the one I got at Sutherlands Lumber here in MS.

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You can read a description of this from my Amazon post on the previous page.
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Wouldnt this work kind of like a *brownout* for an electric motor, which they always warn us about? to unplug things if you suspect its happening ?
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that is really amazing...you say you use it on your OLDER machines..do you think it will work on the newer ones?

I am considering this for my vintage Bernina 830..I want to use the machine on a Grace frame!

Thanks for sharing this for sure!
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Old 08-07-2011, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
that is really amazing...you say you use it on your OLDER machines..do you think it will work on the newer ones?

I am considering this for my vintage Bernina 830..I want to use the machine on a Grace frame!

Thanks for sharing this for sure!
I only have older singers..with no speed controls.. so that is why i use this method.. this is no different to use then to hold your foot on the controller at the same speed ..
I have used it for applique and fmq and I love it.... I know longer worry about "lead foot" and "run away" ..
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
that is really amazing...you say you use it on your OLDER machines..do you think it will work on the newer ones?

I am considering this for my vintage Bernina 830..I want to use the machine on a Grace frame!

Thanks for sharing this for sure!
I only have older singers..with no speed controls.. so that is why i use this method.. this is no different to use then to hold your foot on the controller at the same speed ..
I have used it for applique and fmq and I love it.... I know longer worry about "lead foot" and "run away" ..
thank you for replying...I am really eager to find one of these and give it a go!
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