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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-19-2020, 03:21 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 428
    Posted By Vetteman61

    I found out there was very, very small burr on...

    I found out there was very, very small burr on the presser rod that was preventing it from going all the way on. This allowed the extra distance.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-18-2020, 06:06 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 428
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Davis foot travel and Arm adjustment

    Hello all,

    Just got my Davis back together (pictures later) and I have two questions.

    Is the walking foot supposed to come up higher than in the picture below? I placed penny next to it for...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-18-2020, 09:50 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 919
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Got it, thanks.

    Got it, thanks.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-18-2020, 07:00 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 919
    Posted By Vetteman61

    I used mothers mag and aluminum polish after the...

    I used mothers mag and aluminum polish after the steel wool. There are some parts that have residue that will extend into the internal portions of the machine and I want to ensure all the residue is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-17-2020, 05:12 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 919
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Removing Polish

    I disassembled an old Davis with all metal parts. I soaked and sonic cleaned all the internal parts, then followed with steel wool and polish. I'm curious about the best way to clean after the...
    Forum: Main
    04-14-2020, 11:04 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 744
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Thanks. I apologize, I accidentally posed in the...

    Thanks. I apologize, I accidentally posed in the wrong section and hadn't noticed. I was curious about the lack of response.

    thanks,
    Brandon
    Forum: Main
    04-13-2020, 05:46 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 744
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Davis Oil/Grease: Faceplate removal & disassembly

    Hello all,


    Finally got to take apart my new-ish to me Davis NVF. Given the photos below, is there anything inside this machine that would require grease, or will it take only oil. There are a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-20-2019, 06:22 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,886
    Posted By Vetteman61

    OK, thanks. I wanted to make sure coating the...

    OK, thanks. I wanted to make sure coating the parts with sewing machine oil wouldn't cause problems in the future.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-20-2019, 03:45 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,886
    Posted By Vetteman61

    After cleaning pieces behind faceplate

    I'm going to be taking the faceplate off of my Davis NVF and cleaning the internal pieces. I ordered a sonic cleaner and it just came in. After I clean these pieces should I cover them in sewing...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-07-2019, 01:23 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,601
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Thanks for the responses. This is for a Davis...

    Thanks for the responses. This is for a Davis Vertical Feed, I believe it's a New Vertical Feed. It is a treadal, so no motor, so would that mean I do not need the grease?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-07-2019, 07:56 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,601
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Purchasing the Correct Oil and Grease: Davis

    I would like to hurry and order some oil and grease for my machine. I just purchased it and before using it I would like to dissemble and clean everything.

    From what I have been reading on the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-05-2019, 02:48 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 6,101
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Thank you everyone for the information, it gives...

    Thank you everyone for the information, it gives me a good jumping off place to start learning. One thing I haven't figured out is how to remove the plate over the shuttle? I thought I had seen...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-04-2019, 06:48 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 6,101
    Posted By Vetteman61

    New To Me Davis:Pics & Help Identify Attachments

    Hello all,

    I have pictures below.

    I posted some questions about a Davis machine recently and today I purchased it. I have almost zero knowledge pertaining to sewing machines but I've been...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-29-2019, 06:50 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,254
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Thank you everyone for the responses. I'll also...

    Thank you everyone for the responses. I'll also do a search for some of the terms listed here to understand better. Whatever I end up purchasing I will like to completely service before I begin...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-28-2019, 06:01 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,254
    Posted By Vetteman61

    Info on a Davis for a complete noobie

    Hello all,

    I am a complete beginner in regards to sewing machines, but I have been wanting to purchase a treadle for quite a while. I found this Davis locally but I am as of yet ignorant of what...
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