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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,191
Posted By oldsewnsew

I agree with Steve. Home sewing machine motors...

I agree with Steve. Home sewing machine motors are often less than 100 Watts, like 1 light bulb. Commercial machines, OTOH, are bigger motors and use more power, but that's not relevant here.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-28-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,347
Views: 272,306
Posted By oldsewnsew

Triumph after hours seemingly spent grunting and...

Triumph after hours seemingly spent grunting and groaning, heat guns, every solvent, oil in the book! Removed the balance wheel, drove out the taper pin. the flanged collar however, wasn't gonna come...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-28-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1,347
Views: 272,306
Posted By oldsewnsew

496882 Empira version. Can't see the preview big...

496882 Empira version. Can't see the preview big snuff, hope its the right one
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-28-2014, 06:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,717
Posted By oldsewnsew

After a session "most" of my sewing machine tools...

After a session "most" of my sewing machine tools wind up here.
Except the big mallet, big channellocks, and other serious persuaders. 496876
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-27-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,000
Posted By oldsewnsew

Great Job!! Well planned out and very professional

Great Job!! Well planned out and very professional
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1,347
Views: 272,306
Posted By oldsewnsew

Used SM oil, TF oil, Liquid Wrench, a heat gun,...

Used SM oil, TF oil, Liquid Wrench, a heat gun, undo it from the lower end, take loose the needle bar. I can still only get it to budge, something less than a hair when rocking it back and forth....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1,347
Views: 272,306
Posted By oldsewnsew

"Improved Faultless" treadle, how can you improve on Faultless??!!!

just pulled this one in from the local CL, $75 seemed like a good deal. It's been used as furniture for years, maybe decades, the cabinet is nice, the machine looked nice, but can't be turned at all...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-13-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,165
Posted By oldsewnsew

Very helpful, thanks! So does a "K" designation...

Very helpful, thanks! So does a "K" designation mean it was made in GB? Mine is a coffin top, that was probably the kind that can also be used in a treadle, as it has the holes for a belt.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-13-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,770
Posted By oldsewnsew

My favorite decal set on those!

My favorite decal set on those!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-13-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,165
Posted By oldsewnsew

And from the side, maybe you can see how the heel...

And from the side, maybe you can see how the heel of the swiveling foot hits the needle plate. This was noticed only after I adjusted the presser foot up to give the 5/16" clearance spec'd in the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-13-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,165
Posted By oldsewnsew

Singer 128 attachments, vs. other vintage Low Shank.

I was messing with the old HC 28 (Great Britain), and put a modern swiveling foot on it. It did ruffling all by itself! Problem is the feed dogs are shorter, and don't come back as far under the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-08-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,257
Posted By oldsewnsew

If its NOT A 2 Spool, but is in excellent...

If its NOT A 2 Spool, but is in excellent condition with attachments, manual, etc, it is worth it only if its worth it to YOU. Fair pricing is a subjective matter. We as a rule don't give cappraisals...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-07-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,952
Posted By oldsewnsew

Which makes the floor squeak and groan, and the...

Which makes the floor squeak and groan, and the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! (Halloween humor)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-07-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,952
Posted By oldsewnsew

This particular one has a heavier rim than my...

This particular one has a heavier rim than my other Singers, it sews sew fast and easy, almost like it's possessed!!!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,348
Posted By oldsewnsew

Nice work, and thanks for showing it, Judy....

Nice work, and thanks for showing it, Judy. Amazing how we can get a thrill out of learning something "new" eh?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,952
Posted By oldsewnsew

Struggling with pic posts, 494443

Struggling with pic posts, 494443
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,952
Posted By oldsewnsew

Reason 10 hits it well for me! I get anxiety a...

Reason 10 hits it well for me! I get anxiety a lot, so there are always manual machines set up with long scraps. Calms me right down. I recently paired a not too great treadle base with a. $5...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,754
Posted By oldsewnsew

I like the simplicity of that stand!

I like the simplicity of that stand!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-02-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By oldsewnsew

Great work Joe!! Persistence pays! Be great to...

Great work Joe!! Persistence pays! Be great to see it sewing again
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-02-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,205
Posted By oldsewnsew

Tammi so DH made FW table springs? Good idea,...

Tammi so DH made FW table springs? Good idea, I'll give it a go!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-02-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,205
Posted By oldsewnsew

Great information Steve. Thanks for sharing your...

Great information Steve. Thanks for sharing your expertise
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-02-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,348
Posted By oldsewnsew

Did you see...http://...

Did you see...http:// https://archive.org/details/singerinstructio00sing
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-01-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 22,559
Posted By oldsewnsew

Anyone know online vendors that carry FW table...

Anyone know online vendors that carry FW table replacement springs that keep the legs latched??
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-01-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,348
Posted By oldsewnsew

CD,I did try it bit on a Singer which requires a...

CD,I did try it bit on a Singer which requires a lot of hand, eye, and foot coordination. Next time I'll try it on one of the 2 treadles that have built in anti-reverse treadling features.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-01-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,205
Posted By oldsewnsew

I think heating THAT much and quenching will...

I think heating THAT much and quenching will anneal it so it's soft, no springy left!
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