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    Search: Posts Made By: WIChix
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-03-2026, 07:18 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 8,869
    Posted By WIChix

    National and National's badged Eldredge were...

    National and National's badged Eldredge were available as two spool models. The pillar of both models has a distinctive decal, an elongated, reversed, filigree S. In addition, there are two or three...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-21-2025, 09:54 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 3,098
    Posted By WIChix

    Is it possible the nut on the tension stud worked...

    Is it possible the nut on the tension stud worked its way loose...or tighter? There should be a little splay outward on that split stud, that is what keeps the nut on. And also makes it a wee bit...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-30-2025, 06:11 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 3,058
    Posted By WIChix

    I'll guess that the user manual doesn't have much...

    I'll guess that the user manual doesn't have much info on oiling.
    Machines that have sat unused for a long time typically have areas within that should move but cannot, as the oil has garnished over...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-24-2025, 06:27 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 11,164
    Posted By WIChix

    Old thread, but if someone is wondering, the Lads...

    Old thread, but if someone is wondering, the Lads takes a type L bobbin.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-23-2025, 08:19 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,659
    Posted By WIChix

    Three thoughts, BKay. - does it pull when you...

    Three thoughts, BKay.
    - does it pull when you sew slower?
    ​​ - is the bottom of the foot wearing? Pulling to one side can indicate excessive wear.
    - is the pressure foot pressure too high?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-05-2025, 07:36 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 7,859
    Posted By WIChix

    Gosh, bkay, no luck yet? Two thoughts come to...

    Gosh, bkay, no luck yet? Two thoughts come to mind: needle bar and lower mechanism. (Well, three, a bent shaft from the handwheel. Let's ignore #3.)

    Heat the needle bar area with a hair dryer. Use...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-28-2025, 06:34 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,383
    Posted By WIChix

    Do you adjust the foot pressure when sewing...

    Do you adjust the foot pressure when sewing heavier items?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-14-2025, 06:07 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,146
    Posted By WIChix

    Most, but not all 115s have three holes in the...

    Most, but not all 115s have three holes in the bed, two are to the right of the needle plate, one is slightly towards the back of the bed, aligning with the right hole. The holes are not visible in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-03-2025, 08:18 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,631
    Posted By WIChix

    ​You may want to check with the Old Singer Shop. ...

    ​You may want to check with the Old Singer Shop. https://oldsingershop.com/collections/singer-27-127-sewing-machine-parts?.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-06-2024, 04:50 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,593
    Posted By WIChix

    May I suggest you try the 100*16 needle before...

    May I suggest you try the 100*16 needle before you order the 20*1s? Just on a piece of scrap fabric (cotton woven), two layers, with a cotton thread. Please let us know how it goes.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-01-2024, 06:33 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 22,232
    Posted By WIChix

    You may be able to find a manual on the FB group:...

    You may be able to find a manual on the FB group: Vintage Japanese Sewing Machines. Often times the same model was sold to different distributors and received a different model name -"badged as... "...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-01-2024, 07:12 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,005
    Posted By WIChix

    Generally, if the thread issue occurs on the...

    Generally, if the thread issue occurs on the bottom, the top tension needs adjusting (and viceversa.)

    Start with the top tension, tighten by 1/8 to 1/4 turn, and test again.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-05-2024, 07:29 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,396
    Posted By WIChix

    The wavy stitch is caused by the thread size not...

    The wavy stitch is caused by the thread size not matching the needle size. If you look at where the stitch interlocks, what we call "the bald head", those points do line up.

    Thread, needle, and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-14-2024, 01:22 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,001
    Posted By WIChix

    You can find the manual here:...

    You can find the manual here: https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/singer-sewing-machine-manuals.html

    Scroll down to find the 115 manual. It has a diagram with the points that...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-25-2024, 08:29 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,794
    Posted By WIChix

    Traditional leather treacle belt sellerss can be...

    Traditional leather treacle belt sellerss can be found with an internet search. They are about 70-72" , cut to fit. Be sure to buy the cluo/sraple, too. They run about $10.
    You can also use window...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-30-2023, 09:07 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,564
    Posted By WIChix

    Could this be an old capacitor? Perhaps it was...

    Could this be an old capacitor? Perhaps it was removed from a sewing machine motor, but saved "in case?" I've only run across one Singer motor with a capacitor (wired alongside the motor), but some...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-04-2023, 09:06 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,710
    Posted By WIChix

    OMG. Symptomatic! Slant-o-matic! Durn auto...

    OMG. Symptomatic! Slant-o-matic! Durn auto spell.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-04-2023, 06:16 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,710
    Posted By WIChix

    I found this link, which explains use of cams vs...

    I found this link, which explains use of cams vs built in, and compares the series of symptomatic.

    http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2020/10/lets-talk-singer-touch-sew-603e.html

    I've...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-06-2023, 08:42 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 987
    Posted By WIChix

    There were "clones" aka illegal copies of the...

    There were "clones" aka illegal copies of the Singer 12. The manufacturers were subject to lawsuits brought by Singer Co.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-09-2023, 07:50 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,225
    Posted By WIChix

    I think the badge is Bamberger's. Wasn't that a...

    I think the badge is Bamberger's. Wasn't that a department store somewhere?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-06-2023, 06:31 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,060
    Posted By WIChix

    Check the wear on the bottom of the foot you are...

    Check the wear on the bottom of the foot you are using. Perhaps it is uneven, and contributing to the issue. My other thought is perhaps the needle bar is rotated slightly.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-24-2023, 08:28 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,368
    Posted By WIChix

    Joe, I have driven 2+ hours one way for a machine...

    Joe, I have driven 2+ hours one way for a machine I didn't need, but wanted. (Singer 12 with no decals remaining). Oh, and 3.5 hours for a 319 in a trappy case.
    Two hours is a short drive for a nice...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-20-2023, 07:21 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,097
    Posted By WIChix

    I have found some information off site that...

    I have found some information off site that indicates removing the hand wheel is very difficult, and not recommended, for the Singer 12. (Janey, the Singer 15-1 1883 Doubts thread from Andy...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-16-2023, 07:08 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 804
    Posted By WIChix

    Patience! It took decades to get stuck. It may...

    Patience! It took decades to get stuck. It may take a few days, weeks, or even a few months of oil, heat, gentle tapping...

    Be sure if you tap, use a wood block between the hammer and the slide...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-31-2023, 07:41 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,232
    Posted By WIChix

    Use the Contact Us form at the website. They may...

    Use the Contact Us form at the website. They may not know they have an issue, and may have the decals in stock.
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