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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-17-2021, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By ttatummm

I don't think your machine was serialized by...

I don't think your machine was serialized by Singer, so the Singer database wouldn't apply. I have a similar machine from the Podolsk Mechanical Factory. The serial number of my machine also starts...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-28-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By ttatummm

That Improved New Royal does look exactly like...

That Improved New Royal does look exactly like my machine. Seems likely that this machine uses 15x1 needles.

The controller might work and all I need to do is replace the cord. I'm really curious...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-26-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By ttatummm

Jon, This machine appears to be the same as...

Jon,

This machine appears to be the same as the New Royal model SB. Looks exactly the same except for the decals, and a shield above the bobbin winder. So far, all I've found is a picture of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By ttatummm

Leon, I've read about the rotoscillo, this...

Leon,

I've read about the rotoscillo, this machine does not have that mechanism.


Well that explains a lot. I have a The Free like yours with the peacock decals that I picked up about two...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By ttatummm

Free-Westinghouse No. 3

I just got a Free-Westinghouse No. 3 and I've looking for information on this machine.
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I've spent way too much time searching the net for some information on this machine and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-22-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Posted By ttatummm

What kind of machine is it?

What kind of machine is it?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By ttatummm

Here is how I got it off

Just in case anyone else runs into this problem, here is how I got the big clump of melted insulation off the exterior of this machine. I used Gojo original formula hand cleaner. The Gojo removed the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-12-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By ttatummm

Removing Melted Insulation

I recently picked up a 15-91, when I went to take her out of the cabinet I got handful of grease. Might have stopped there, but she is cosmetically near perfect, she was free and she deserved some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By ttatummm

Featherweight

The Featherweight is in really good condition except for a chip on the light. Should be an easy fix, I've ordered paint. The case is in nice shape and doesn't stink. She has her original manual and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-01-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By ttatummm

I spent a good portion of yesterday cleaning up...

I spent a good portion of yesterday cleaning up the Red Eye. Though I have other sewing machines to work on, this girl jumped to the front of the line. The front of the machine was in good shape, but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By ttatummm

The Red Eye came out of a treadle, the guy I got...

The Red Eye came out of a treadle, the guy I got it from bought it for the iron legs. I will likely put a motor on it. I have no room for a treadle. I like to use my machines and I am an electric...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By ttatummm

Yep, the 185k has all the original cords, wiring...

Yep, the 185k has all the original cords, wiring is in fine shape and it runs well. It has a rather large chip on the front of the bed that I will try to fix some day. I sure color matching will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By ttatummm

Strong SM Mojo - Where are they coming from?

Sewing machines apparently come in bunches. Haven't bought a machine in two years, but in the last couple of months they just seems to be finding me. I've more than doubled the number of machines I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-26-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 559,753
Posted By ttatummm

A Small Clarification

I have a machine that I want to French polish. I've read this thread and the other thread started by Glenn on this subject several times, but there is one thing I'm not sure about. Should I let the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,514
Posted By ttatummm

Thanks OurWorkbench (Janey and/or John) for the...

Thanks OurWorkbench (Janey and/or John) for the info and the link about the cleaning solution. I think it is what would on this case. I don't think it will need refinishing the case is actually in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By ttatummm

She is a beauty. You are going to love that...

She is a beauty. You are going to love that machine! I have the same model and I love mine. The rolling stand is a neat idea. Just make sure you oil her frequently, the Necchi tolerances are so...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By ttatummm

Ok . . . After the initial panic subsided, I...

Ok . . . After the initial panic subsided, I cleaned the machine with sewing machine oil and fortunately there was not much more flaking off of the decals. I've cleaned off the oil with lighter fluid...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-13-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,514
Posted By ttatummm

Cleaning a Bentwood Case

I was given a 1928 Singer 99 in a bentwood case. The machine is a bit rough, but I am sure will come out pretty nice with a lot of work. Since I already have a 15-91 taken apart at the moment, I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By ttatummm

Decal Flaking

I just picked up a Singer 15-91 which appears to be in somewhat decent condition. It is very dusty and dirty, but moves freely. The foot controller, light and I assume motor will need to be rewired....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-16-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By ttatummm

Thanks for the information about the Tinnerman...

Thanks for the information about the Tinnerman nuts (learned something new). I got the motor apart. There was no way to give the bolt a good wack from the nut end, and I broke the Tinnerman nut...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-11-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By ttatummm

I think, it is likely that I can't get the double...

I think, it is likely that I can't get the double ended threaded rod out because of thread damage. But, if I can't the rod out, there is not way to chase the threads. I do have a set of die nuts.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-09-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,160
Posted By ttatummm

I hope folks can convince the moderator of the...

I hope folks can convince the moderator of the oldpfaffpforum to choose a platform other than Facebook. I appears to be a large active group. I know more people who have left Facebook in the last...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-09-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By ttatummm

Disassembling Motor problem with clip/u-nut

I am in the process of rewiring the original motor for my Pfaff 130-6. But, I've run into a problem. on one side of the motor there is a bolt that goes into a clip nut/u-nut and I can't get the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-09-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,512
Posted By ttatummm

Wow! What an amazing job, such a beautiful...

Wow! What an amazing job, such a beautiful machine. I have a 401A, but I have a longing for a Rocketeer. The Rocketeer is so distinctive and has such cool lines. Thanks for the link to Andy's...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-06-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,160
Posted By ttatummm

bkay, you are not the only who doesn't use...

bkay, you are not the only who doesn't use facebook, I refuse to go any where near it. I did check groups.io and the only thing I found that was Pfaff specific was AllThingsPfaff which I joined, but...
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