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    Search: Posts Made By: J3General
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-19-2022, 09:48 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,517
    Posted By J3General

    The clear plastic Class 66 bobbins I have bought...

    The clear plastic Class 66 bobbins I have bought from WalMart work in my 403A.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-09-2022, 07:13 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,172
    Posted By J3General

    I use a wooden tongue depressor under the back...

    I use a wooden tongue depressor under the back side of the presser foot. Another technique is to take hammer to flatten the seams as much as possible.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-25-2022, 07:38 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,407
    Posted By J3General

    If you are in the USA, you might want to consider...

    If you are in the USA, you might want to consider the 158, replaceable cam Kenmores from the late '60's till the late '70's. I have a low shank 158.17570 (aka Model 1757) and it is a stronger sewer...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-25-2022, 04:44 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 9,128
    Posted By J3General

    Just follow the manual, the 401 is a great...

    Just follow the manual, the 401 is a great machine. I would clean, oil, and lubricate it first per the manual and the tips in the Stickies above here at QF. For a first time in a long time oiling,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2022, 08:05 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,854
    Posted By J3General

    Just a post-christmas FYI: On YouTube right now...

    Just a post-christmas FYI: On YouTube right now the channel AndyTube is showing the disassembly, cleaning/repair, and reassembly of a Singer 15-91, a very similar electric motor version of your...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-26-2021, 09:51 AM
    Replies: 52
    Views: 27,238
    Posted By J3General

    @jlhmnj Pls research GW's business model. They...

    @jlhmnj Pls research GW's business model. They are what I would call a fake charity. Their executive salaries are sky high and there is very little left for charity other that providing...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-25-2021, 05:57 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,108
    Posted By J3General

    I use a hand-cranked 1910 Singer 128 as my "go...

    I use a hand-cranked 1910 Singer 128 as my "go to" machine for granddaughter (I have 6 dgd's under 8 y.o.) sewing demonstrations/projects at their houses. The dgd's are fascinated by the h-c and the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-16-2020, 03:23 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,372
    Posted By J3General

    Mine does that when I try to wind too fast. I...

    Mine does that when I try to wind too fast. I just slow down to keep the thread spool from bouncing around so much . I do have a felt cushion under the spool pin on the bed and it still bounces if...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-10-2019, 06:54 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 16,566
    Posted By J3General

    Matt, your work is awesome! Did it run when you...

    Matt, your work is awesome! Did it run when you first got it? In your opinion, would a "normal" cleaning and lube have gotten it running acceptably? Did your tear down make it "run like new?"
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-05-2019, 02:09 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,517
    Posted By J3General

    The 'L' bobbin is an industrial machine bobbin, I...

    The 'L' bobbin is an industrial machine bobbin, I think.

    John Thomas in NC
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-05-2019, 12:15 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 11,666
    Posted By J3General

    I agree, sort of, with those commenting above...

    I agree, sort of, with those commenting above about not making a vsm model your first vintage/antique machine; I use a very similar Singer 28 powered by a hand crank made in 1910 as my "go to"...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-05-2019, 11:59 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 3,306
    Posted By J3General

    Just a guess, but it looks like a part from a...

    Just a guess, but it looks like a part from a vintage adjustable hemmer or "turner." The "1 - 10" scale on its bottom side indicates how large the hem that will be created will be.

    John Thomas in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-05-2019, 08:10 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 7,531
    Posted By J3General

    I have seen a notch cut in the edge of a solid...

    I have seen a notch cut in the edge of a solid hand wheel to accomodate a hand crank, but that seems a bit radical. I prefer your solution for a solid hand wheel. Will a spoked wheel from a vintage...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-24-2019, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 5,912
    Posted By J3General

    A model number off the data plate under the front...

    A model number off the data plate under the front edge of the bed would also be helpful. The medel number will start with a 158.xxxxx or a 148.xxxx. It probably just needs a good cleaning and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-06-2019, 03:56 PM
    Replies: 155
    Views: 55,247
    Posted By J3General

    I agree with Glenn, none of my vintage Singers is...

    I agree with Glenn, none of my vintage Singers is thread-picky.

    John Thomas in NC
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-06-2019, 03:40 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 8,044
    Posted By J3General

    If your vintage foot controller "goes from zero...

    If your vintage foot controller "goes from zero to sixty" too quickly, your controller needs servicing. There are online tutorials and YouTube videos that will walk you through the steps. It's...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-17-2018, 08:43 AM
    Replies: 63
    Views: 14,787
    Posted By J3General

    Your 27 appears to be a September 30, 1901 if you...

    Your 27 appears to be a September 30, 1901 if you assume your serial number is L 10,452, 2xx, which it probably is. I learned you have to really note how many numerical digits are in these earlier...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-26-2018, 10:23 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 4,406
    Posted By J3General

    BTW, WW2 for USA began 12-7-41 - not 1945. My...

    BTW, WW2 for USA began 12-7-41 - not 1945. My mom (12 y.o. at the time) was with her family on the way to church that Sunday morning when they witnessed the beginning of the Pearl Harbor attack. My...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-10-2018, 04:55 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 7,732
    Posted By J3General

    BTW, Dave, what is the serial number shown on...

    BTW, Dave, what is the serial number shown on your machine? I was curious about the mfg date and cannot quite read it from the angle of your photo.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-10-2018, 04:44 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 7,732
    Posted By J3General

    @Handyhubby - Dave, no 3-n-1 oil. You will...

    @Handyhubby - Dave, no 3-n-1 oil. You will really make your machine's life miserable. Stick with either sewing machine oil or TriFlow Superior Lubricant oil (preferred). As for recommended grease...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-20-2018, 03:39 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 8,778
    Posted By J3General

    To me, the funny thing about estate-find FW's is...

    To me, the funny thing about estate-find FW's is that they generally tend to be found in near pristine condition. I inherited my mother-in-law's black, mid-50's FW. It too was in near pristine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2018, 12:28 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 15,903
    Posted By J3General

    I am a garment maker instead of a quilter, but...

    I am a garment maker instead of a quilter, but from what I have read for FMQ, you will need to drop the feeddogs and to get a darning foot of some configuration that is most compatible with your...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-20-2018, 05:01 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 21,240
    Posted By J3General

    Tough question, I am like Cari, whichever one of...

    Tough question, I am like Cari, whichever one of my 50+ I am sewing on is my favorite for the moment. For straight stitching, I really like my Singer 201-2 or the similar 1200-1. For zigzagging, I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-14-2018, 04:59 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 9,538
    Posted By J3General

    It looks like you have both Type 15 and Type 66...

    It looks like you have both Type 15 and Type 66 (plastic) bobbins in the attachments photo. My bet is your "238" uses a Type 15 bobbin. I often find a mix of bobbins in vintage machines I buy and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-10-2018, 12:05 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 21,818
    Posted By J3General

    I have the mahogany #42 cabinet. I have seen the...

    I have the mahogany #42 cabinet. I have seen the blond oak one in the wild as well as several other mahogany ones, but I have not seen a walnut one.

    John Thomas in NC
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