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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By John Sand

"If you aren't particularly tall.." Wise words....

"If you aren't particularly tall.."
Wise words. At 6'5" I find every table and counter too short for me. Lining up with the needle isn't as hard as bending over to do the work. But it did help me...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By John Sand

Thank you Betty, I appreciate the sentiment.

Thank you Betty, I appreciate the sentiment.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By John Sand

Thanks! I ended up doing some sewing on...

Thanks!
I ended up doing some sewing on another recent acquisition today anyway.
I hope that Necchi is in good hands.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By John Sand

I use a classic cabinet and have no trouble with...

I use a classic cabinet and have no trouble with the needle location.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By John Sand

Unhappy Missed a Free Supernova

Sad but true. Sunday night a free Necchi SuperNova appeared on craigslist in the next county, about an hour away. The SuperNova is #1 on my wish list, I've been searching for a local one at a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-09-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,301
Posted By John Sand

I think there is a similar price on the...

I think there is a similar price on the instructions I have from an early 60s rebranded Koyo. I'm not sure the instructions are original to the machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-09-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,991
Posted By John Sand

Great Pic! I've seen you on WBF, my screen name...

Great Pic!
I've seen you on WBF, my screen name there is pretty similar to here, and I've been discussing sewing machines there lately.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-03-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,477
Posted By John Sand

I like Kroil best, and time will help any...

I like Kroil best, and time will help any penetrating oil. Days or weeks. You might try dropping the whole machine in a bucket of diesel and let it soak. Ironically, boiling can also remove rust....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2018, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,991
Posted By John Sand

You're welcome Raven. There is plenty of great...

You're welcome Raven. There is plenty of great information on this board about vintage machines.
For good information on sail covers, check Sailrite's videos and forum. I also recommend the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-25-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,668
Posted By John Sand

Cola often works.

Cola often works.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-24-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,413
Posted By John Sand

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,413
Posted By John Sand

Loeser #3 Treadle

I saw this machine at a tag sale, it works. I didn't buy it, I can't use it, and I need the space for working machines. It is very cool though, it uses a shuttle instead of a bobbin. Loeser was a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,143
Posted By John Sand

Very interesting, thank you all. I've always...

Very interesting, thank you all.
I've always like precision machines, especially smaller simpler ones. Wind up watches, sewing machines and semi automatic weapons. As a Coast Guardsman and a police...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-22-2018, 05:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,991
Posted By John Sand

I've been using a mid century Japanese machine to...

I've been using a mid century Japanese machine to make sail covers for many years. That still isn't many sail covers, I only need them so often. Mine has done very well on cover material and webbing....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2018, 07:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,518
Posted By John Sand

I don't believe he'll find a buyer. It would be...

I don't believe he'll find a buyer. It would be wiser to have a two day tag sale, there are people who will run the whole thing, clear the place out and write the owner a check.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2018, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,255
Posted By John Sand

Hi Cestrella. My Stradivaro Deluxe ZigZag 139...

Hi Cestrella. My Stradivaro Deluxe ZigZag 139 came with a manual, though the picture does not match the machine. If you post a picture of yours, maybe they are similar. I'll be very busy the next few...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,027
Posted By John Sand

That looks very cool.

That looks very cool.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-02-2018, 04:14 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,027
Posted By John Sand

Thank you, I suspected as much.

Thank you, I suspected as much.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,027
Posted By John Sand

Thanks Steel. I'm in a position where I can pay...

Thanks Steel.
I'm in a position where I can pay big bucks for someone else to do the work, or do it myself with what I have. I was quoted $1900 for the three covers I needed for the boat. I'm doing...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-01-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By John Sand

Thank you all, you're very kind.

Thank you all, you're very kind.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,027
Posted By John Sand

Thanks Cari. I hope to get a stronger machine for...

Thanks Cari. I hope to get a stronger machine for sail work. The covers I'm making now aren't too heavy, the cloth is lighter than my denim jeans. Ideally I'll find a used industrial walking foot...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2018, 04:18 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 512,027
Posted By John Sand

Hi, great thread. I own a Stradivaro 139 DeLuxe...

Hi, great thread. I own a Stradivaro 139 DeLuxe ZigZag. It's blue and white, works well, cost me $5 at a yard sale some years ago. I use it for repairing sails and making covers for my boat. I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-01-2018, 04:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By John Sand

Hello from NY

Hi, I'm John on Long Island. I'll confess right up front that I don't quilt, but I do sew.
I owned three older machines, two Pfaffs, a 230 and 332, and a Stradivaro Precision Deluxe, which is a...
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