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    Search: Posts Made By: NapaJohn
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-12-2016, 05:25 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,415
    Posted By NapaJohn

    The original link for the sale was found on this...

    The original link for the sale was found on this site (but I had never seen it before someone else shared it): http://www.yardsalesearch.com/

    However, closer to the date of sale it appeared...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-11-2016, 08:54 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 8,415
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Estate Sales Are Dangerous

    Stay far away from them unless you want to suffer that rush of adrenaline as you pile things into boxes and scurry them out to your car. I thought I was getting better. I thought I could start...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-03-2016, 09:37 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 10,908
    Posted By NapaJohn

    It needs lubrication and probably some cleaning....

    It needs lubrication and probably some cleaning. Your instructions tell you to only oil the bobbin case because you're expected to take it to the shop for an annual service where it would be...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-03-2016, 09:26 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 2,836
    Posted By NapaJohn

    If you're on Facebook, join the Vintage Bernina...

    If you're on Facebook, join the Vintage Bernina Sewing Machines group. Wait to be accepted and then click on the "Files" tab and you'll find your manual as a free download.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-22-2016, 04:36 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 14,553
    Posted By NapaJohn

    While those two machines are newer than the...

    While those two machines are newer than the Pfaffs I have, my best guess is that the 6122 is probably the better machine of the two. I think it's one of the last ones made in Germany. Check for "Made...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-12-2015, 09:00 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 4,053
    Posted By NapaJohn

    You can go to searspartsdirect.com for parts list...

    You can go to searspartsdirect.com for parts list and manuals for many Kenmore machines. See if this link will take you directly to the listings for the 158.1980:
    ...
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    11-04-2015, 08:56 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 6,558
    Posted By NapaJohn

    The best stain remover I've found is called the...

    The best stain remover I've found is called the Magic Wand:

    http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-20125-Clothing-Remover-2-5-Ounce/dp/B008RJW8II/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1446698978&sr=8-5&keywords=magic+wand...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-31-2015, 10:10 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,348
    Posted By NapaJohn

    P.S. Once you get to the pdf, you can right click...

    P.S. Once you get to the pdf, you can right click it and "Save As" to your computer.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-31-2015, 10:09 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,348
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Try this site: ...

    Try this site: http://s2.vsmgroup.com/VSM/Pfaff/pfaffmanual.nsf

    You have to scroll down to Pfaff 1212 and click the link, then scroll down the page again to Pfaff 1212 and click English and then...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-09-2015, 04:02 PM
    Replies: 133
    Views: 33,619
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Have you considered Grass Valley? ...

    Have you considered Grass Valley?

    https://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/5259734169.html


    I keep telling myself I don't need any more machines.


    I don't need any more machines.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-24-2015, 09:15 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 917
    Posted By NapaJohn

    http://www.keelersales.com/singer-27-127-decals-fo...

    http://www.keelersales.com/singer-27-127-decals-for-restorations-sphinx-design/
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-23-2015, 10:42 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 15,671
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Thanks, Macybaby. You're correct that there are...

    Thanks, Macybaby. You're correct that there are some cabinets that would accommodate free arm machines, but I assumed the OP referred to cabinets like the Queen Anne Cab or the #42 as those are the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-22-2015, 07:22 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 15,671
    Posted By NapaJohn

    The Pfaff 360 is not going to fit in a standard...

    The Pfaff 360 is not going to fit in a standard Singer cabinet. A Pfaff 130 or 230 would fit as they are both flatbed machines and the hinge pin holes are the same as the Singer's. The 360 (and 332)...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-05-2015, 08:55 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 5,478
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Here's a tutorial of the file method:...

    Here's a tutorial of the file method: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/elna-pulley-repair-t187975.html
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-28-2015, 02:29 PM
    Replies: 34
    Views: 6,678
    Posted By NapaJohn

    It looks very nice. Could you please send...

    It looks very nice.

    Could you please send some of that rain this way?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-28-2015, 02:21 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2,694
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Just as an FYI for future use, you can use a...

    Just as an FYI for future use, you can use a product made by Liquitex for use with acrylic paints called acrylic Gloss Medium. Here is some info:

    http://www.liquitex.com/glossmediumvarnish/
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2015, 04:33 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 5,344
    Posted By NapaJohn

    I also picked up a Brother Select-o-Matic sewing...

    I also picked up a Brother Select-o-Matic sewing machine about a week ago (my first Brother!) and there was a folded up paper with motor brushes inside and installation instructions in Japanese. Cool!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2015, 04:31 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 5,344
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Delilah, the Brother monogrammer pictured worked...

    Delilah, the Brother monogrammer pictured worked on a low shank Kenmore (which is what I tested it on). It was stiff and needs lubrication before I can tell how well it works but it did form the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2015, 03:50 PM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,493,435
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Not serious. Just a Star Trek joke.

    Not serious. Just a Star Trek joke.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-18-2015, 12:24 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 5,344
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Delilah, The only problem with that Singer...

    Delilah,

    The only problem with that Singer Deluxe Monogrammer is that it did not originally come with all of the alphabet cams, only with those letters that were purchased by the original owner. I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-18-2015, 12:10 PM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,493,435
    Posted By NapaJohn

    Tibbles were starting to be known as good...

    Tibbles were starting to be known as good machines until Singer caught wind of them and launched a smear campaign with an advertisement called "The Trouble With Tibbles." Then the patent lawyers went...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-18-2015, 12:06 PM
    Replies: 92
    Views: 13,900
    Posted By NapaJohn

    That's a beautiful machine but maybe it's safer...

    That's a beautiful machine but maybe it's safer that you're dropping it off first? Allegedly, Macybaby is well-armed and if she saw that machine, she might not let you leave with it! I've noticed...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-14-2015, 08:48 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 7,613
    Posted By NapaJohn

    I forgot to add that I have a Lelia 514 with a...

    I forgot to add that I have a Lelia 514 with a manual so if the manual that was posted doesn't work for you, I could scan mine. Mine takes the same cams as the ones for a Nora although I have the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-14-2015, 08:38 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 5,285
    Posted By NapaJohn

    You have a very nice addition and collection....

    You have a very nice addition and collection. Just think how many more machines you could acquire if you put up one of those steel buildings... :)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-14-2015, 08:25 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,666
    Posted By NapaJohn

    A long time ago, I had my machine set up in front...

    A long time ago, I had my machine set up in front of a window and used a wire coat hanger hung on the curtain rod and looped large spool thread through the hanger down to the machine. Then I...
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