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Forum: Main
05-17-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,981
Posted By sambra

Love the colors! I have a herd of shi tzus...

Love the colors! I have a herd of shi tzus also.(3) They are by my feet as I type, quilt, eat, sleep. Yep they are always there!
Forum: Main
05-16-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,727
Posted By sambra

I got a new machine last week with the start stop...

I got a new machine last week with the start stop button. Dont know if I will ever use the foot pedal again. I was really struggling with learning to FMQ and just didnt have any control of speed when...
Forum: Main
05-16-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,577
Posted By sambra

I use a small paint brush. It gives me great...

I use a small paint brush. It gives me great control. Also I use those little medicine cups with about a teaspoon of glue at a time. They both wash out with a little bit of vinegar.
Forum: Main
05-08-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,702
Posted By sambra

Absolutely keep the orange. It makes me think of...

Absolutely keep the orange. It makes me think of dreamsycles! I think the navy would be pretty too.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-05-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,297
Posted By sambra

That is kind of what I was leaning toward but I...

That is kind of what I was leaning toward but I wanted to make sure I wasnt passing up something spectacular. I am going to look at a white(maybe they werent for sure) this week that is gonna be...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-05-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,297
Posted By sambra

Singer 501A? Should I go back?

I saw a very rough looking 501A In a junk shop up the street. It was filthy in and out and had broken hinges on the doors. No attachments were with it. I was so surprised to find pristine white...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-05-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

Near as I can tell the only thing holding the...

Near as I can tell the only thing holding the thread is the slots on the cover and the bigger spring which must catch the thread when you wrap it into the slot on the cover. Like I said very akward....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-05-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

Ok I sent her a request for info and advise....

Ok I sent her a request for info and advise. Thanks for the help. I also need a light bulb so I should be able to get it there too.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-05-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

I would not be apposed to replacing it after all...

I would not be apposed to replacing it after all I really want to use it not just have it hold a vase of flowers. So any tensioner would work?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-04-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

Not a thing. It just wraps into the grove and...

Not a thing. It just wraps into the grove and comes out the other side. It is very awkward I think.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-04-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

I believe you mean the cover part that the...

I believe you mean the cover part that the tension spring pokes out of...? It is smooth metal on the inside. LOL I guess I need to learn the terms. Or is thingy official. haha
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-04-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

Can anyone tell me if I am missing tension disks...

Can anyone tell me if I am missing tension disks or if this machine doesn't use them?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-02-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

411428411429Ok here is the tension configuration....

411428411429Ok here is the tension configuration. The little part marked with an arrow I found in the accessories box, thought it might be part of the tensioner.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-02-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

that is exactly what I did and it froze up my...

that is exactly what I did and it froze up my laptop twice I will keep trying. Thanks.
Forum: Pictures
05-02-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,752
Posted By sambra

Those are splendid! I hope one day to make...

Those are splendid! I hope one day to make something even half as beautiful.
Forum: Main
05-02-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By sambra

I have a Frigidaire Affinity and it is super...

I have a Frigidaire Affinity and it is super heavy. (Which I like) seems like it has a long shut off to me. I have never timed it though.Good luck. I got mine free with a new washer and dryer. :o
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-02-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

411330Well I have been trying for an hour and...

411330Well I have been trying for an hour and this is the only pic I can get to upload I will keep trying to get the ones of the tension.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-02-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

Thank you so much for the help. I did go through...

Thank you so much for the help. I did go through the link and although the parts in the tensions are similar none match exactly. I am going to get the pic taken and I will take some specific ones of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-01-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

I think i may have the top tension straitened...

I think i may have the top tension straitened out. I took it all apart and cleaned it. The odd thing is I could not find an exact example of it to go by, It doesnt have the 2 tension plates that I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-29-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,556
Posted By sambra

Electro Grand My first fixer upper:/ need a coach.

Hi every one! I an a total newby, first post; although I have been lurking for months and just love to read the threads. I have an Electro Grand that has been just sitting in my house for atleast 10...
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