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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Awesome to know, Joe. Sorry it was "kidnapped"...

Awesome to know, Joe. Sorry it was "kidnapped" from you. haha

I ended up getting a 196386 belt for it. That's what I was advised to do through 5 different sites.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2014, 04:37 AM
Replies: 4,880
Views: 891,317
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Get away with ripping someone off. Half a ...

Get away with ripping someone off. Half a million for something I've seen go for as low as $75? If a poor unfortunate soul actually falls for it, they'd be getting screwed big time.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2014, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4,880
Views: 891,317
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Wow! That is ridiculous!! Am I the only one...

Wow! That is ridiculous!! Am I the only one offended that they would try to get away with this? I might contact eBay.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-12-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,981
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Thanks so much, Joe! I greatly appreciate all the...

Thanks so much, Joe! I greatly appreciate all the effort to help me out. It gets me one step closer to solving the problem. I'll have another look and do a search for pins. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-12-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,981
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Hi Miriam, Everything is moving fine... The...

Hi Miriam,

Everything is moving fine... The problem is that the dial isn't connected to anything inside the machine. I bought it off eBay, so I have no clue what happened with it prior. In my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,981
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

That would be awesome, J!

That would be awesome, J!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,981
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

I noticed a small hole in that part tonight, and...

I noticed a small hole in that part tonight, and I'm starting to think there was once a spring connected to it, and somewhere else... but what sort of spring?... That is the question.

I will do...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,981
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Disconnected stitch length dial?? Confused.

Hi everyone,

I've been trying to figure out the problem with my new "old" Emdeko sewing machine, but I can't at all. I got a full refund from the seller, who insisted the machine was tested and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

You guys truly are fantastic. :thumbup:

You guys truly are fantastic. :thumbup:
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

I'm hoping all is in tact with the wiring. Looks...

I'm hoping all is in tact with the wiring. Looks great from the photos. Anyhow, the seller said is in excellent working condition, minus the belt issue. eBay has excellent customer protection if the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

So i got a good deal then? I figured the wiring...

So i got a good deal then? I figured the wiring would have less tendancy to be buggy. Any idea what size belt I would need? I'm seeing some places saying it's a 15", some saying 14", and some even...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

A close up of Kermit (yes, I named it Kermit, as...

A close up of Kermit (yes, I named it Kermit, as a bit of a joke towards my Quebecois fiance. The machine was made in Quebec and is green. haha) Going to change the belt (is there a standard size for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Hey gang, What are your opinions on the...

Hey gang,

What are your opinions on the Singer 185? I'm very saddened that my deal for the 201 fell through, when the seller suddenly changed his shipping policy after I made the purchase, and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Never mind. I did a bit of research and see what...

Never mind. I did a bit of research and see what you mean. What's a good brand converter to buy?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

I saw a model made in Australia... a 201P I...

I saw a model made in Australia... a 201P I believe, and it said right on the motor, which seems to be the same as the 201K, "Do not earth. Double insulated."

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Wonder if that also...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Would you mind posting a link to what I might...

Would you mind posting a link to what I might need? I'm no electrician. :o
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

It appears to be 230-250 Volts. 478329

It appears to be 230-250 Volts.
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Aw, what a shame, Archaic! It's a splendid city,...

Aw, what a shame, Archaic! It's a splendid city, so you'll have to come back! :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

I'm looking forward to sewing with it! My...

I'm looking forward to sewing with it! My projects are piling up. :shock:

I'm just slightly concerned about the plug situation. Do you guys think a standard universal plug adapter will be safe to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,855,732
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Hello everyone. I'm Lisa. :) I became a total...

Hello everyone. I'm Lisa. :) I became a total vintage sewing machine geek this past several months, after my new computerized Brother broke down. Someone gave me a vintage Brother, and I embarked...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,464,581
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Being the sewing machine geek that I am, I...

Being the sewing machine geek that I am, I splurged and got a mint condition mocha-colored 201K this morning, made in Great Britain. I cannot wait to sew with it!! $70 for this gem... but reading...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 509,834
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

By the way, I'm drooling over all the beautiful...

By the way, I'm drooling over all the beautiful metal in here!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 509,834
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

You're right. It does. :) Nonetheless, I'm glad I...

You're right. It does. :) Nonetheless, I'm glad I managed to get a full refund from eBay, considering the seller told me it was working perfectly. Now I can invest it getting her running.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

I paid $30.00 for it on eBay, so I had to. I love...

I paid $30.00 for it on eBay, so I had to. I love these random finds. :) Glad to be among sewing machine enthusiasts like me. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

Need help identifying this striped retro beauty of a machine

Hello everyone,

I'm new around here, and stumbled upon this board/thread through various other websites, while trying to do some research on a machine I just bought off ebay. It caught my eye...
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