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    Search: Posts Made By: JoannaD
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-08-2016, 09:19 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 957
    Posted By JoannaD

    Upper tension question

    What are the signs and symptoms of needing a new take up spring?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-01-2016, 12:06 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 6,853
    Posted By JoannaD

    Thanks Tate! I didn't know about that group but...

    Thanks Tate! I didn't know about that group but will definitely look for it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-28-2016, 07:26 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 6,853
    Posted By JoannaD

    This was after an hour+ of elbow grease, cleaning...

    This was after an hour+ of elbow grease, cleaning wipes, polishing compound and metal cleaner. Wish I had taken a before picture! Truth be told, the thrift store people didn't even know what the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-27-2016, 01:14 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 6,853
    Posted By JoannaD

    Thanks! I went back this morning and haggled them...

    Thanks! I went back this morning and haggled them down to $20. Turned out that the zig zag cam was in fact in the machine, which was really good. I cleaned it up and not bad! Also a bonus, my husband...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2016, 12:40 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 6,853
    Posted By JoannaD

    Singer 503A

    So, I stopped in at my local thrift store and saw a sewing cabinet and peeked in to discover a Singer 503A. She's pretty dirty with minor chips but I plugged her in and she runs really smoothly. No...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-03-2015, 03:01 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 11,629
    Posted By JoannaD

    Clearly I need to start shopping at your...

    Clearly I need to start shopping at your Goodwills! :p Great finds! Congrats!!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-03-2015, 06:17 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,216
    Posted By JoannaD

    Me! Thank you!

    Me! Thank you!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-28-2015, 11:04 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,910
    Posted By JoannaD

    Yes, I was surprised the rustoleum one wasn't...

    Yes, I was surprised the rustoleum one wasn't working for me because it should have worked on any metal type. Maybe user error but I don't know what I did! The shellac I had on hand so I was glad to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-27-2015, 07:42 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,910
    Posted By JoannaD

    Twinkie, your husband did a beautiful job on that...

    Twinkie, your husband did a beautiful job on that machine. So lovely!

    I ended up scrubbing my favorite test piece with white vinegar, rinsing, then coating it with a 3:1 mixture of denatured...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-23-2015, 10:03 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,910
    Posted By JoannaD

    Thanks Steve!

    Thanks Steve!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-23-2015, 09:27 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,910
    Posted By JoannaD

    Anyone with experience painting their sm with lacquer..

    I have been off and on working on a restoration/painting project. This is my first brave attempt and I have to say, it's not going great... It looks great. Really great. Then the lacquer paint just...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-15-2015, 06:53 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 5,399
    Posted By JoannaD

    Oh man, that stinks. I don't carry cash ever so I...

    Oh man, that stinks. I don't carry cash ever so I probably would have had the exact same experience.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-13-2015, 06:36 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 8,058
    Posted By JoannaD

    Yes, I really like the squared column a lot! ...

    Yes, I really like the squared column a lot!



    I read a blog that outlines the steps you take to sewing machine addiction. I remember I was at the step where you rationalize buying the next one...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-12-2015, 05:34 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 8,058
    Posted By JoannaD

    I may be at the point where I have to admit to...

    I may be at the point where I have to admit to being a Singer collector (9w, 99, 66, 301, 221 and a 90's singer) but don't tell my husband...

    I have benefitted greatly from the old threads on...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-10-2015, 03:23 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 5,451
    Posted By JoannaD

    What an adventure! Special friendship you have...

    What an adventure! Special friendship you have there and now a new machine! I love road trips
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-10-2015, 09:41 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 8,058
    Posted By JoannaD

    yes, mom is not domestic. If you ask her, she...

    yes, mom is not domestic. If you ask her, she will tell you that a sewing machine will bind up the minute she walks in the room. She attempted to learn to sew as a newlywed. My grandmother apparently...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-10-2015, 06:01 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 8,058
    Posted By JoannaD

    It followed me home.. I am not a collector!!

    Ok this is my first attempt at posting a photo so excuse me if its huge...

    My parents are in the process of moving and dad asked me if I wanted his SM. He bought it at a yard sale in the 70's for...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-10-2015, 05:09 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,149
    Posted By JoannaD

    The red eye decals ARE so cool. I was reading...

    The red eye decals ARE so cool. I was reading this thread and my youngest daughter said she wanted a 66. (She's four) Then my six year old started arguing that she wanted it. Good thing I have my...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-10-2015, 04:03 AM
    Replies: 133
    Views: 39,576
    Posted By JoannaD

    I don't know if it's my ultimate machine, but the...

    I don't know if it's my ultimate machine, but the next one I want is a 401. My collection is still small enough that I am not up to the expensive ones yet!
    I would really like an aluminum 99k but I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-15-2015, 09:06 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,441
    Posted By JoannaD

    This one is also neat ...

    This one is also neat
    http://louisville.craigslist.org/art/5222560704.html
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-10-2015, 05:23 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,942
    Posted By JoannaD

    Ok so my dad suggested running it for a half an...

    Ok so my dad suggested running it for a half an hour or so to get it heated up and kill off any residual mildew spores. If that doesn't help with the odor, use an electronics cleaner on it. 😁 That...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-09-2015, 06:41 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,942
    Posted By JoannaD

    This machine stinks!

    Hi all! As you may know from my other threads, I am still exploring my 301a...

    It was musty when I picked it up from the Goodwill. After throwing out/replacing the felt in the oil pan and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-07-2015, 05:35 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,578
    Posted By JoannaD

    Ok thanks! I am waiting for approval for Wefixit!

    Ok thanks! I am waiting for approval for Wefixit!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2015, 10:07 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,578
    Posted By JoannaD

    301 adjusters manual?

    Anyone have one on their computer I could use?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-05-2015, 05:17 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 937
    Posted By JoannaD

    Ha, totally was the tools I was using.. as in, I...

    Ha, totally was the tools I was using.. as in, I thought it required tools. Thanks so much!!
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