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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-23-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,056
Posted By dwerther

I would hesitate to do anything that permanently...

I would hesitate to do anything that permanently altered a white bobbin winder. Parts in good condition for the white
FWs are hard to find and expensive when you do. You might just want to wipe the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-23-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,056
Posted By dwerther

First of all, compared to later Singer machines...

First of all, compared to later Singer machines the bobbin winding system on a Featherweight is not all that great. Several things have to be just right to make it work well. And the white machines...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-23-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,436
Posted By dwerther

Featherweight Edition of the Ideal Seam Gauge:...

Featherweight Edition of the Ideal Seam Gauge: http://www.quilters-connection.com/shop/product/qc-featherweight-seam-guide/

Watch the video.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,384
Posted By dwerther

The 301 controller that comes with machines sold...

The 301 controller that comes with machines sold in a carrying case will work. Many of the 301's sold in a cabinet have a 2-prong controller cable that plugs into the bottom connector on the machine....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,188
Posted By dwerther

Hi A&T. I wrote you a long reply with lots of...

Hi A&T. I wrote you a long reply with lots of detail on the Yahoo Group but it never got posted. Sometimes it takes days for a reply to appear and sometimes they never do. Wish I had copied and saved...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-04-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By dwerther

The first things to check are if the needle is on...

The first things to check are if the needle is on correctly (needle flat to the left), in all the way, and the correct length needle. Then check to make sure that with the bobbin case out of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,225
Posted By dwerther

Joe - yes the gauge uses the same principal of...

Joe - yes the gauge uses the same principal of indexing off the needle, and allows for many different seam allowance values. Used with the guide it provides a longer guiding surface. Since it will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,225
Posted By dwerther

I know the forum rules prohibit promotion of...

I know the forum rules prohibit promotion of commercial items. Even though Nova Montgomery's seam guide web site links have been posted here I expect this post will get deleted even though it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-16-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,738
Posted By dwerther

Your problem is almost certainly a bad commutator...

Your problem is almost certainly a bad commutator segment in the motor. In plain English that means you either live with it not starting by itself 1 time in 10 (on average) or you have someone...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By dwerther

Fill three of the spaces between the teeth with...

Fill three of the spaces between the teeth with grease. Turn the gear 1/3 of a turn and repeat. And then one more time. Turn the balance wheel by hand slowly towards you and use your finger to wipe...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,738
Posted By dwerther

Donna - You need to do a little more testing and...

Donna - You need to do a little more testing and answer questions that have already been asked to zero in on the problem. You were asked if the motor hums when you step on the foot controller. The...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-26-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By dwerther

In addition to what has already been written...

In addition to what has already been written about seating the needle and threading... The bobbin goes into the bobbin case such that when you pull the thread the bobbin turns counter-clockwise when...
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