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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-31-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,373
Posted By Qatie

Want to see how she looks now? ;) 564649 I...

Want to see how she looks now? ;)
564649
I realize there are very mixed feelings about painting VSM cabinets. But Kerby's cabinet was just a plain blonde pickle like you'd find in a classroom, and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-31-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 558,897
Posted By Qatie

Haven't seen anything yet about newer vintage...

Haven't seen anything yet about newer vintage machines, so I'll ask. I've got a Gritzner-made Domestic 691 (same thing as a Kenmore 117.740, just different badging). It looks like lavender paint or...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-07-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,373
Posted By Qatie

Quiltmouse, I called up Needle Nook, because I...

Quiltmouse, I called up Needle Nook, because I know they like the older Berninas, and asked them who to see for an old machine, and they directed me there too. (Figures that it's the farthest shop...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,373
Posted By Qatie

Fortunately, I have a cat to keep my tools warm!...

Fortunately, I have a cat to keep my tools warm! I even have a spare! One of them looks very much like yours; the other is grey-and-white. They've only just turned one, so they're still naive enough...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,373
Posted By Qatie

And if anyone is curious about the state of the...

And if anyone is curious about the state of the machine: it seems to move quite smoothly. The cord was in a horrific state:...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,252
Posted By Qatie

I'm in Wichita, KS... which appears to be where...

I'm in Wichita, KS... which appears to be where CatD was browsing Craigslist ads. So, yeah, I think so. I went over to her thread and posted so as to ease all the troubled hearts over an abandoned...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,373
Posted By Qatie

To be fair, I wasn't a QB-er until I got the...

To be fair, I wasn't a QB-er until I got the machine and was trying to figure out what I'd just picked up. Was it the curbside ad with the school desks and Christmas tree? I sent my husband to snag...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,252
Posted By Qatie

Nifty! Thanks! Next big question: what products...

Nifty! Thanks! Next big question: what products should I use to clean (inside AND out), grease and oil it? Anybody have any helpful links?

Also, have confirmed through testing that the lever is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,252
Posted By Qatie

I'm SO confused - why does it say "Domestic...

I'm SO confused - why does it say "Domestic Imperial" etc on it then? Though I agree; it looks remarkably like the Kenmores, Pfaffs and Whites that GK apparently built (so sayeth historian Google)....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,252
Posted By Qatie

And so very timely, too. I'd been using a newer...

And so very timely, too. I'd been using a newer Singer, and been really frustrated with its chronic tension problems, and last week I got the news that the servicing fees to get it even usable again...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-05-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,252
Posted By Qatie

Rescued machine; help me identify!

I just rescued this machine and its cabinet from the curb. Still works (once I replaced the scarily-disintegrating power cord). Trouble is that I can't find any similar models online. I'd like to...
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