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Posted By Bunker

After taking some more time with it, I discovered...

After taking some more time with it, I discovered the "sticky" feeling is caused by the hand crank being tilted slightly toward the machine. It's very slight and I can correct it by hand, so it...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

12-22-2023, 03:16 PM

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Posted By Bunker

Oh thank you! That video makes it seem easy but...

Oh thank you! That video makes it seem easy but you're right, it's horrible. I will try disconnecting it from the crank first.
I'll have to make some better videos, I have a tripod 🤣

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

12-22-2023, 08:16 AM

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Posted By Bunker

10 second clip of the slightly sticky wheel...

10 second clip of the slightly sticky wheel turning.
https://i.imgur.com/xp7uyA7.mp4

It looks like I must undo 6 screws on the bottom to access the works where I think it is sticking. I can't...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

12-21-2023, 05:46 PM

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Posted By Bunker

It's in very nice shape for its age, I feel quite...

It's in very nice shape for its age, I feel quite lucky to have seen the ad!

I believe if I can make a gif out of it I can share a few seconds, so I'll give it a go in the future.
It must have...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

12-20-2023, 06:40 PM

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Posted By Bunker

Upon closer and more informed inspection, this is...

Upon closer and more informed inspection, this is a 9 head, not a D9. I can't share bobbins or needles. 😒

However I did stumble on an article offering a bobbin replacement since the 9 uses the 8...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

12-20-2023, 01:30 PM

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Posted By Bunker

https://i.imgur.com/ezaFgFn.jpeg...

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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

12-20-2023, 01:17 PM

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Posted By Bunker

Wheeler & Wilson hand crank sewing machine

I found this sweet old thing on Facebook marketplace, a W&W W9 hand crank! Last patent stamp is March 25th 1990, and I was told it is probably a mid 1890s model. One of the earliest because of the...

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-09-2019, 06:46 PM

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Posted By Bunker

Uh oh, I'm in trouble now! Thanks for the tip!

Uh oh, I'm in trouble now! Thanks for the tip!

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-09-2019, 06:44 PM

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Posted By Bunker

I'm not using the vintage machines yet, still...

I'm not using the vintage machines yet, still putting them together. I'm using my Huskystar 224, it probably needs a good tuneup.

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-09-2019, 06:28 PM

Replies: 12

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Posted By Bunker

I got it all in an auction lot, so it was a very...

I got it all in an auction lot, so it was a very one of a kind situation. I'm trying to make a point to use some of what I've accumulated, hence the bags.
(Sorry I didn't check the thread recently!)

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-03-2019, 01:26 PM

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Posted By Bunker

I'm just free handing it, honestly. Pins pins...

I'm just free handing it, honestly. Pins pins pins and more pins! I'm kind of liking pleather, I can catch through the fabric on the back without piercing the front leather face. The fabric...

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-03-2019, 09:53 AM

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Posted By Bunker

Room for other sewing projects?

I don't have space to quilt, currently, and sadly. Well, not while keeping peace in the house, lol! One day not too far off...

But in the meantime I am sharpening my skills back up on other...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

11-07-2019, 11:50 AM

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Posted By Bunker

The Davis is not bent, must be a trick of the...

The Davis is not bent, must be a trick of the picture. It turns almost as smoothly as the W&W, I think a good cleaning is what it needs. I just don't have the time these deserve right this second. ...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

11-07-2019, 11:47 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 3,627

Posted By Bunker

I do have a super high resolution monitor, but...

I do have a super high resolution monitor, but I'll bet this trick works for you: hold the Ctrl button down while you scroll... I think down makes it smaller.

Forum: Introduce Yourself

11-03-2019, 12:42 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 3,627

Posted By Bunker

Thanks for the warm welcome from everyone! I...

Thanks for the warm welcome from everyone! I have uploaded a bunch of pics of my three vintage sewing machines to my profile albums.

Now I must look into favoriting some of the amazing quilt...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

10-31-2019, 02:06 PM

Replies: 19

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Posted By Bunker

Thanks for the welcome! It looks like I...

Thanks for the welcome!

It looks like I cannot upload pictures direct from my phone. But I also read mention of strict size requirements, so I will have to do that at home with a PC.

I...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

10-31-2019, 06:01 AM

Replies: 19