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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-13-2020, 03:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,829
Posted By Steelsewing

Yep. That's the 1957 Domestic Imperial Automatic....

Yep. That's the 1957 Domestic Imperial Automatic. It began life as a Gritzner-Kayser made Gritzner model GZ. These are (or can be) wonderful machines to use. They are equal in build quality to the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,022
Posted By Steelsewing

An educated guess on my part, but it appears to...

An educated guess on my part, but it appears to be a "New Royal" Model A sewing machine manufactured by the Illinois Sewing Machine Company, circa 1915, but I could be wrong...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,676
Posted By Steelsewing

No prob bkay. Glad to help. My only concern going...

No prob bkay. Glad to help. My only concern going that route would be to find the best insulated splicers available (that will still pass through the hole) but I'm fairly certain you're fully aware...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,965
Posted By Steelsewing

Congrats Friar_Tuck! That's a real find. I...

Congrats Friar_Tuck! That's a real find.
I have two machines still on my want list: a Kenmore 117.841 and a Singer 201k3!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2019, 04:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,676
Posted By Steelsewing

610252 This above ^ this is the black...

610252

This above ^ this is the black 'spacer' that is mounted in the cabinet on the far right side of the opening where the sewing machine is lifted up when in use. On most old, black, electric...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-13-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,676
Posted By Steelsewing

I've given this some thought and I think (?) I...

I've given this some thought and I think (?) I understand the dilemma: to be able to use one cabinet and easily swap out machine heads with little to no effort. Having the spring plate there or not...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-11-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,108
Posted By Steelsewing

Most... but not all... of the all-metal Japanese...

Most... but not all... of the all-metal Japanese zigzag sewing machines like this one have a "JA" number stamped into the metal on the underside. Sometimes they also have a tag or stamp with a "JC"...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-11-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,676
Posted By Steelsewing

The 'spring plate' is what I've heard it called;...

The 'spring plate' is what I've heard it called; not sure if that's the correct technical term. I've seen cabinets where the plate was removed and an empty space left, and I've seen others that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,280
Posted By Steelsewing

The 401 feet will fit the 301... even the zigzag...

The 401 feet will fit the 301... even the zigzag ones although the 301 doesn't. The other bits, motors, plates and etc would be something I'd consider at the right price. If I didn't need it, I'd use...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-01-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,381
Posted By Steelsewing

Hey Red, you ready for this? Okay, here we go......

Hey Red, you ready for this? Okay, here we go... first off, the end of the Necchi power cable will only go on one way. It has these little curved indentations to make sure that it goes on one way....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-23-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,381
Posted By Steelsewing

The older (late 40s to mid 50s) Necchi machines...

The older (late 40s to mid 50s) Necchi machines seem to have a wire insulation aging issue. Oddly, Necchi didn't manufacture the motor or the wire used, it was contracted out. Is your machine a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-25-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,764
Posted By Steelsewing

It isn't a 'long term' replacement for sewing...

It isn't a 'long term' replacement for sewing machine oil, but the aerosol is what I usually use to free up vintage machines, or sticky bits. It works very well for me, yet once the machine is free,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,297
Posted By Steelsewing

FMQ is available to you on the Necchi BU. There...

FMQ is available to you on the Necchi BU. There is no need for a cover plate. A feed dog drop lever was not something everyone looked for in a sewing machine in the early 1950's - but the Necchi BU...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By Steelsewing

If you read through Glenn's "Cleaning and...

If you read through Glenn's "Cleaning and repairing the Shellac clear coat...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,496
Posted By Steelsewing

I love my Kenmore 1030. I'm sorry FW fans, but...

I love my Kenmore 1030. I'm sorry FW fans, but this little machine is lighter and it zigzags. If you find one with the original case, it's way cuter than that solemn black Singer apothecary case. A...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-16-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 45,418
Posted By Steelsewing

I also have a Centennial 15-91. It's a perfectly...

I also have a Centennial 15-91. It's a perfectly good machine, but it doesn't get used very often. The upper tension dial on the far side of the front throws me off every time. I think... if I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-24-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,982
Posted By Steelsewing

Using only a walk-through courtesy glance, I'm a...

Using only a walk-through courtesy glance, I'm a little short at 77...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-24-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,982
Posted By Steelsewing

Oh no. Does this mean I have to go count all mine?

Oh no. Does this mean I have to go count all mine?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-06-2018, 03:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,582
Posted By Steelsewing

Yep. 221, 127/28 models and 66. There's a rumor...

Yep. 221, 127/28 models and 66. There's a rumor that a few 15's were also crinkle blackslide, but they are so crazy rare that I've only ever seen pictures of 3 different ones.

Attachments were...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-28-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,443
Posted By Steelsewing

If it were a different model, I might hesitate,...

If it were a different model, I might hesitate, but the Singer 301 is still being used a lot right now. People actively seek out this model. They still have a good resale value. I know people that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-17-2018, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,918
Posted By Steelsewing

The Kenmore model 14 was first offered by Sears...

The Kenmore model 14 was first offered by Sears in 1965. It is a Maruzen/Jaguar made machine manufactured in Japan. It's most likely a high shank machine with straight stitch, back tack, and zigzag...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-15-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,170
Posted By Steelsewing

Oh just call me Jim, lol. Here's your check list:...

Oh just call me Jim, lol. Here's your check list: 1. It's an old Necchi, make sure the wiring is good throughout. No crumbling insulation issues. 2. The light and 'fast/slow' switches need to be in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,170
Posted By Steelsewing

The SuperNova is a high shank machine, which is a...

The SuperNova is a high shank machine, which is a little more adept for quilting and will take industrial feet. The feed dogs drop so you can free motion. There's three set needle positions, but you...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,210
Posted By Steelsewing

I think they assigned model numbers at Sears by...

I think they assigned model numbers at Sears by tossing little pieces of paper in a hat. None of it makes any sense. The 117 number does at least indicate the manufacturer. In this case it's White...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,689
Posted By Steelsewing

I must have been half-awake, of course those are...

I must have been half-awake, of course those are C cams. Wow.

This is really interesting. The 158.17740 and 158.17741 were both made by Maruzen/Jaguar. The machines are said to have been...
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