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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2018, 02:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,719
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: 3,158
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: 5,967
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: 5,967
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: 2,143
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: 2,076
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: 9,623
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: 2,568
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: 3,408
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: 1,167
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: 3,528
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: 7,719
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: 3,175
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: 3,175
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: 18,139
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: 7,719
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: 2,729
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: 2,729
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: 2,729
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: 4,878
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: 5,416
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: 4,878
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: 45,010
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: 1,787
Posted By smokeythecat

br 7 5362390

br 7
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-27-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,063
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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