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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-06-2018, 02:57 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 9,794
    Posted By smokeythecat

    I have to take these wires out and replace them...

    I have to take these wires out and replace them because it’s car wire, not for wall voltage. Probably shouldve read the package better
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2018, 07:32 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,881
    Posted By smokeythecat

    My sewing machine guy said to fix one of my...

    My sewing machine guy said to fix one of my machines i would need a parts machine, but the identical machine i got was already working so the broken one is a parts machine now. It’s an embossed white...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-10-2018, 10:07 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 8,530
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Oh wait it was the sears kenmore white group

    Oh wait it was the sears kenmore white group
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-10-2018, 03:50 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 8,530
    Posted By smokeythecat

    I tried to join that group and they never...

    I tried to join that group and they never approved me. I think I even tried a second time
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2018, 02:17 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,771
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Is the shuttle carrier adjusted right? If it’s...

    Is the shuttle carrier adjusted right? If it’s too far away the shuttle could be missing the thread loop. But i’d check the needle length first
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-03-2018, 09:12 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,509
    Posted By smokeythecat

    A lot cheaper too. I got one of the curved...

    A lot cheaper too. I got one of the curved plastic syringes for a few dollars and store brand vaseline and it’s gonna last like forever
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-30-2018, 02:13 PM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 12,197
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Home ones only do plastic, but you can get your...

    Home ones only do plastic, but you can get your parts printed in metal by a couple different companies, or print it in wax and do a metal casting with it like they do for jewelry (we have a fine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-27-2018, 10:03 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,033
    Posted By smokeythecat

    The antique malls near me all the dealers have...

    The antique malls near me all the dealers have their machines overpriced. Like $250 for a 99 that needs rewired. The one small antique shop that has sewing machines doesn’t put price tags on things...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-21-2018, 09:57 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 4,434
    Posted By smokeythecat

    You have to put it on from right to left to get...

    You have to put it on from right to left to get the springy pieces to fit into their slots
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-18-2018, 12:17 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,520
    Posted By smokeythecat

    I think G is an overcasting foot

    I think G is an overcasting foot
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-12-2018, 05:16 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 4,111
    Posted By smokeythecat

    One of my machines was doing that because the...

    One of my machines was doing that because the thread wasn’t sliding off the bobbin case all the way and I fixed it by increasing the upper tension
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-09-2018, 08:02 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 9,794
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Well, I did it after all ...

    Well, I did it after all
    http://i66.tinypic.com/rvakj5.jpg
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-08-2018, 11:36 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,100
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Thanks Mickey, my machine is doing better with a...

    Thanks Mickey, my machine is doing better with a bigger needle. I swear I was told that skipping stitches on thick things is because the needle cant go through the fabric fast enough so you should...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-07-2018, 07:45 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,100
    Posted By smokeythecat

    If you’re planning to use heavy thread you might...

    If you’re planning to use heavy thread you might have issues because of the thread having to go around the shuttle. I tried using gold jeans thread in my 27 and it made loops on the bottom or skipped...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-29-2018, 10:06 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 21,240
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Since I made this post I have added a class 15...

    Since I made this post I have added a class 15 zigzagger (it has a spoked wheel and can be cranked or treadled), one of the chinese patchers, and an 80s serger. Also my roommate got a white family...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-29-2018, 08:54 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 9,794
    Posted By smokeythecat

    If you were to ground/earth an old sewing machine

    would you ground the motor or the body or both?

    Not actually planning to do it, I’ve just been wondering 🤔 (staying up too late watching youtube videos about electronics)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-25-2018, 06:58 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,953
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Well i put oil in them

    Well i put oil in them
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-18-2018, 06:57 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,953
    Posted By smokeythecat

    They’re firm, and the motor looks mostly like...

    They’re firm, and the motor looks mostly like yours
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2018, 03:57 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 3,953
    Posted By smokeythecat

    White Family Rotary motor lubrication

    Do the wicks on the motor need grease or oil? How often? The manuals don’t say anything about it. There isn’t any grease or oil left in them so i can’t tell, but I thought it might be oil because...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-14-2018, 03:08 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,960
    Posted By smokeythecat

    I sewed over a pin with my singer 27 today and...

    I sewed over a pin with my singer 27 today and the pin lost
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-10-2018, 02:06 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 7,740
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Id try to haggle and get closer to 100 Someone...

    Id try to haggle and get closer to 100
    Someone near me was selling one for $50 and i missed out
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-09-2018, 05:17 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,960
    Posted By smokeythecat

    My pins tend to get bent from just going under...

    My pins tend to get bent from just going under the foot of my 99 so i try to take them out :/ The couple that have gone past have missed the needle
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-07-2018, 07:08 PM
    Replies: 107
    Views: 52,465
    Posted By smokeythecat

    Hey my crinkle machines are both pretty

    Hey my crinkle machines are both pretty
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-03-2018, 08:30 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,296
    Posted By smokeythecat

    br 7 5362390

    br 7
    5362390
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-27-2018, 07:52 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 6,166
    Posted By smokeythecat

    yours looks just like mine, also 99-13 according...

    yours looks just like mine, also 99-13 according to that website, although mine's from new jersey
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