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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-29-2019, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,775
Posted By IrisIrene

Necci Elna Miracle

Leonf saw a Necci Elna Miracle at an estate sale today. We cannot find anything online about it. Does anyone here know anything? It looks like a late 50s, early 60s machine and has a strong Necci...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-24-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,507
Posted By IrisIrene

my bobbin winder is not all there. I don.t think...

my bobbin winder is not all there. I don.t think the angle of the thumscrew matter, Yes I don't gush over cabinets, but I love the one the the Free is in.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-24-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,787
Posted By IrisIrene

shuttle.. no ys

shuttle.. no ys
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-24-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,787
Posted By IrisIrene

this was sold by Sears, rebadged. Made by...

this was sold by Sears, rebadged. Made by someone else. It is called a vibrating shuyyle or a long shuttle machine. Should be very servicable.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-28-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,066
Posted By IrisIrene

Lost it. Called to buy it and it was gone. Vendor...

Lost it. Called to buy it and it was gone. Vendor did not have bobbin bits. I asked when I saw

them missing. It is Ok. I guess I was not smitten.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-28-2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,072
Posted By IrisIrene

Or buy another machine that has a case it will...

Or buy another machine that has a case it will fit, use the top for this one and sew up a cover for the new one. Then you get to play with another machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-24-2018, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,244
Posted By IrisIrene

Sorry I am late, but that would have some...

Sorry I am late, but that would have some interest just because it is a pawfoot base. I have not chased National parts.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-13-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,543
Posted By IrisIrene

BTW for those considering conventional adult...

BTW for those considering conventional adult trikes; be aware their is a learning curve on those. Road surface irregularities will steer the trike. Also, if you turn too quickly they will iift the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-13-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,543
Posted By IrisIrene

Nice one Sandygirl.

Nice one Sandygirl.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,396
Posted By IrisIrene

Agreed, there are no silly questions, but you...

Agreed, there are no silly questions, but you haven't met the Master of Silliness, Mr. Leonf. :) That is an whole nother kettle of fish.
IrisIrene, MLS
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-16-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By IrisIrene

Many Domestics look very similar without the...

Many Domestics look very similar without the t-shirt slide.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-16-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,303
Posted By IrisIrene

Before we had an ample supply of 99s we took a...

Before we had an ample supply of 99s we took a converted hand crank 66 to demos with us. It worked quite well.'

You are well on your way to a conversion. Before you put a Chinese crank on, check...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-04-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,428
Posted By IrisIrene

bkay, This is Leon on Iris's login. Thanks...

bkay,

This is Leon on Iris's login. Thanks for thinking of me again. Do you like Kenmores? I have some that could maybe take the Susan express.

Your machine looks great.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,997
Posted By IrisIrene

We have two sets of these metal shelves from...

We have two sets of these metal shelves from Walmart that each hold sixteen machines. I wish there were as efficient a method for storing machines in cabinets. :)
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-04-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,927
Posted By IrisIrene

I would agree that it looks a lot like a New...

I would agree that it looks a lot like a New Home. I actually like leaf tension more than discs. less fiddly bits.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2017, 05:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,851
Posted By IrisIrene

Sorry, Cari is right. Thanks Fiddle base. ...

Sorry, Cari is right. Thanks Fiddle base.

Don't rush getting it to move freely. You can do damage if you get aggressive.

Those very old machines costs months worth of men's salaries back...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-14-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,851
Posted By IrisIrene

http://www.quiltingboard.com/members/leonf-u169597...

http://www.quiltingboard.com/members/leonf-u169597-albums19653-561475.html

pic of bobbins slide and shuttle
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-14-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,851
Posted By IrisIrene

great that you got it. Yes, the serial # on you...

great that you got it. Yes, the serial # on you rmachine is the one stamped into the slide. If you slide the slide toward you there should be (cross your fingers) a bullet shaped shuttle that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Posted By IrisIrene

It is a 66 and will take class 66 bits. The drive...

It is a 66 and will take class 66 bits. The drive belt will probably come long and you will need to cut it and staple it to the right size. Yea, you need the bobbin (ok a few really) and the bobbin...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,491
Posted By IrisIrene

pretty sure it is a 66

pretty sure it is a 66
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,078
Posted By IrisIrene

I have been known to be wrong before. I too have...

I have been known to be wrong before. I too have Singers with the plugs like your last picture. Singer plugs remind me of RCA plugs for a/v use. but with more power going through them.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-03-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,654
Posted By IrisIrene

The screw tightener for the bobbin winder wasn't...

The screw tightener for the bobbin winder wasn't enough to keep it working when it was jammed with gunk and using layers of blue friction tape for contact with the hand wheel. I found the little...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-26-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,236
Posted By IrisIrene

Singer 319 Bobbin case question

I got a 319 yesterday ( thanks Bkay). It is a fascinating combination of technologies and I and having a blast cleaning and oiling. It is missing a bobbin case and bobbin (vertical bobbin). Does...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,019
Posted By IrisIrene

Thanks for posting your discoveries. Happy for...

Thanks for posting your discoveries. Happy for your lovely stitches now. You win.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,091
Posted By IrisIrene

Justsosew, Good pictures. welcome aboard. I...

Justsosew,

Good pictures. welcome aboard. I haven't run into a Pfaff yet so I can't help you on the bobbin area. But I can tell you that the krinkles on the bed didn't come from the factory. ...
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