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    Search: Posts Made By: manicmike
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-21-2023, 02:32 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 18,296
    Posted By manicmike

    I have a Hobbymatic 919-1 in front of me now, and...

    I have a Hobbymatic 919-1 in front of me now, and right underneath the model number it says "Made by PFAFF in West Germany"
    Mike
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-01-2019, 04:57 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 11,054
    Posted By manicmike

    Bill's group is now at...

    Bill's group is now at https://groups.io/g/vikingsewingmachinespre1980
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-03-2019, 10:01 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 37,623
    Posted By manicmike

    Sorry, didn't see this. The 320K2: 617017 ...

    Sorry, didn't see this.
    The 320K2:
    617017
    and the 206K10:
    617018
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-04-2019, 12:13 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 10,081
    Posted By manicmike

    I have a 530 record that I removed the motor...

    I have a 530 record that I removed the motor capacitor from when I got it, and ever since then it's been spitting when the motor starts and sparking a lot more than is comfortable.
    A post from a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-14-2016, 07:15 PM
    Replies: 44,789
    Views: 10,662,294
    Posted By manicmike

    Singer 99K

    Hi all. I'm just going to quote myself, as I excitedly told the story about this machine on Facebook:
    Only a 99K, but given to me by the original owner (who bought it new when she was 15). She had...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-10-2016, 11:40 PM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 25,169
    Posted By manicmike

    I bet you a million bucks it doesn't. It says...

    I bet you a million bucks it doesn't. It says "Made in Great Britain". Every single 320K2 ever was made in Scotland, just like every 222K and 201K23 (all iconic models which were also designed in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-26-2015, 12:12 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,871
    Posted By manicmike

    Pleasure minibarn. I'm really useless at...

    Pleasure minibarn. I'm really useless at remembering very much so I just remember very simple rules.

    Needle or thread in the wrong way is the most common cause of bobbin thread not being picked...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-25-2015, 04:14 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,871
    Posted By manicmike

    Tammi, there's a simpler way even than that. ...

    Tammi, there's a simpler way even than that.

    Two rules for threading a model 15:
    1. If it has reverse it threads right to left, if it doesn't have reverse it threads left to right.
    2. The flat...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-01-2015, 02:29 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 5,924
    Posted By manicmike

    Bernina made one called favorit, like this one:...

    Bernina made one called favorit, like this one: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mckinnon/other-antiques-art-collectables/vintage-bernina-540-favorit-sewing-machine/1096680315 540, 640 and 740
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-20-2015, 02:20 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 25,135
    Posted By manicmike

    Which one? I know most other Aussie bloggers

    Which one? I know most other Aussie bloggers
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-20-2015, 02:15 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 8,320
    Posted By manicmike

    Vintage is generally accepted to be 25 years old....

    Vintage is generally accepted to be 25 years old. Most modern machines are made of plastic impregnated with oil. The plastic/oil eventually stops lubricating and you're then expected to throw the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-17-2015, 04:58 PM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 25,135
    Posted By manicmike

    Why not? They're cheap and plentiful. You seem to...

    Why not? They're cheap and plentiful. You seem to be in northern Europe, so I'd go for a European vertical bobbin machine.
    I like German and Swiss machines a lot, 1950s Pfaffs and '60s Berninas...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-17-2015, 04:47 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,660
    Posted By manicmike

    And all 222s are 222Ks. They were designed and...

    And all 222s are 222Ks. They were designed and only ever made in Scotland.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-14-2015, 01:59 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 25,135
    Posted By manicmike

    The 15 is fantastic at free motion work (and the...

    The 15 is fantastic at free motion work (and the other failure of the 201 - sewing with thick thread).
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-13-2015, 04:42 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 25,135
    Posted By manicmike

    Horizontal or drop-in bobbin machines are...

    Horizontal or drop-in bobbin machines are notoriously poor at darning and free motion embroidery. They always have tension problems due to the thread having to turn 90 degrees.

    I tried free motion...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-04-2015, 11:44 PM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 11,834
    Posted By manicmike

    Makes sense: The 15-1 was the 'Improved Family'

    Makes sense: The 15-1 was the 'Improved Family'
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-04-2015, 11:39 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,446
    Posted By manicmike

    On a higher AC voltage power supply (all of...

    On a higher AC voltage power supply (all of Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand etc. actually most of the world) the capacitors prevent sparking from the motor brushes and suppressed AM radio...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-31-2015, 03:02 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 44,157
    Posted By manicmike

    Firstly, I assume you have it threaded correctly,...

    Firstly, I assume you have it threaded correctly, that the needle is in correctly (flat side left) and that you are threading right to left. Skipping stitches is the strongest sign of threading the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-29-2015, 03:53 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 4,820
    Posted By manicmike

    I've bought 7 319s, 2 306s, 2 320s and 1 206....

    I've bought 7 319s, 2 306s, 2 320s and 1 206. They're not all that troublesome, and all current ones use a standard needle.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-25-2015, 12:35 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 4,820
    Posted By manicmike

    I would check the distance between the needle and...

    I would check the distance between the needle and hook, which should be as close as possible without them actually touching. Last one I saw which was skipping stitches had a large gap. It should be...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-22-2015, 12:53 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 4,568
    Posted By manicmike

    Check the foot controller which go out of tune...

    Check the foot controller which go out of tune after 60 years. If you have a good spare, try it out. If not, you could make sure the copper bridge is making contact with both contacts (it's obvious...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-21-2015, 11:34 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,277
    Posted By manicmike

    Almost. The picture lacks the word "improved" but...

    Almost. The picture lacks the word "improved" but looks the same otherwise. A couple of people told me the shuttle will be about 5mm longer than a Singer one so it seemed unlikely. Someone is sending...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-20-2015, 06:03 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,277
    Posted By manicmike

    She thought it may be beyond repair because of...

    She thought it may be beyond repair because of the surface rust. I laughed :D
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-20-2015, 05:13 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,277
    Posted By manicmike

    New home VS machine

    Hi all. Someone I know through FB owns this machine and wants to use it (it's her grandmother's) but it's missing the shuttle and bobbins. These are quite rare in Australia but a lot less so in the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-19-2015, 03:42 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 8,119
    Posted By manicmike

    There is, but QB doesn't host them, so you'd have...

    There is, but QB doesn't host them, so you'd have to upload to, say, Google drive or something. There's a sticky post...
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