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    Search: Posts Made By: JoeJr
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    Today, 05:45 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 1,114
    Posted By JoeJr

    Just to be clear, Joe = Joe Ayres, not this...

    Just to be clear, Joe = Joe Ayres, not this JoeJr. I want to add my thanks to him and to MommaE for the follow up.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-24-2024, 05:58 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 207
    Posted By JoeJr

    When I would clean up a machine, I would give it...

    When I would clean up a machine, I would give it the "spin test" when I thought I was finished, basically spin the hand wheel and see where the needle stops. If it stops in the same place every...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-20-2024, 06:48 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 377
    Posted By JoeJr

    I checked the Boye needle/shuttle dispenser this...

    I checked the Boye needle/shuttle dispenser this morning, and it does list a Russell taking a Boye #14 (20x1) needle and a #13 shuttle.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-20-2024, 06:47 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 1,114
    Posted By JoeJr

    I have purchased this item from this company, no...

    I have purchased this item from this company, no problems at all. These bobbins are the same as vintage bobbins, only much shinier.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-19-2024, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 377
    Posted By JoeJr

    Welcome to the Board! I am going to take a...

    Welcome to the Board!

    I am going to take a guess, that being that Russel was a department store or other shop of some kind and contracted with one of the major sewing machine manufacturing...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2024, 07:54 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 563
    Posted By JoeJr

    Or you could try this Replacement Presser...

    Or you could try this

    Replacement Presser Bar Spring -Part # 45745 – Central Michigan Sewing Supplies (vintagesingerparts.com)...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2024, 07:51 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 563
    Posted By JoeJr

    If you are trying to restore it to original...

    If you are trying to restore it to original condition, then you'd have to obtain an original spring.

    If you want to make it functional, take the pieces you have to a hardware store that has...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-15-2024, 02:52 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,499
    Posted By JoeJr

    In case anyone is wondering what we're talking...

    In case anyone is wondering what we're talking about with the cotter pin, here are some pictures. First is the entire length of the rod from the feed dog drop knob to the connection to the feed dogs....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-14-2024, 04:16 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,499
    Posted By JoeJr

    The feed dog drop mechanism works with the cotter...

    The feed dog drop mechanism works with the cotter pin in place? Hmmm now I'm wondering if the cotter pin is to prevent the rod that drops the dogs from backing out too far if the drop knob is turned...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-13-2024, 09:37 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,499
    Posted By JoeJr

    At first look burns seems possible, but then...

    At first look burns seems possible, but then someone would have had to clear coat over them. I'm pretty sure the clear coat is factory, it's too evenly laid. Maybe oil soaked through the coating;...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-12-2024, 12:51 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,499
    Posted By JoeJr

    A backup to the backup to the backup to the...

    A backup to the backup to the backup to the backup to the backup machine??:)

    There was really no rust anywhere else, but plenty of old oil. Maybe I'll never know.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-11-2024, 08:07 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,499
    Posted By JoeJr

    Brother 15 Clone

    Hello everyone, it's been quite some time since I've posted about a "new" machine; without getting into all the details health issues have dictated a change of hobbies. But someone gave me this...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-29-2024, 01:37 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,182
    Posted By JoeJr

    I have not had one of those, but from the looks...

    I have not had one of those, but from the looks of it I think it may take the same bobbin case as a Kenmore 117 series, made by White. Maybe Janey will come along and tell us this machine was made...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-24-2024, 01:31 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 615
    Posted By JoeJr

    Can you post pictures of the power cord?

    Can you post pictures of the power cord?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-10-2024, 07:35 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 985
    Posted By JoeJr

    You can find veneer sheets, and related repair...

    You can find veneer sheets, and related repair items, on Amazon, unknown if you'll find the color to match.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-13-2024, 09:19 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,856
    Posted By JoeJr

    Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! I think with a...

    Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! I think with a little looking you can find attachments for the "top" clamp Kenmore machine. Attachments for older White machines will fit also.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-21-2024, 01:18 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 1,028
    Posted By JoeJr

    Welcome also. I did have a similar machine, and...

    Welcome also. I did have a similar machine, and am 99.99% certain it took a 20x1 and a Boye #13 shuttle.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-15-2024, 07:03 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,002
    Posted By JoeJr

    The only safe advice I can give for you to do is...

    The only safe advice I can give for you to do is consult an electrician.

    That being said, I can tell you what I would do. I would assume the foot pedal numbers are the max it's rated to handle. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-13-2024, 07:48 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 992
    Posted By JoeJr

    Then I would disconnect the belt, tighten the...

    Then I would disconnect the belt, tighten the clutch knob so the hand wheel is engaged, and turn the machine. If you're having problems with the clutch knob tightened (i.e. needle engaged) then the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-07-2024, 05:44 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 992
    Posted By JoeJr

    Disconnect the belt and operate the treadle, it...

    Disconnect the belt and operate the treadle, it should move smoothly once you get it going and it should move for a little bit if you lift your foot while operating. While the belt is off turn the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-01-2024, 08:04 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,330
    Posted By JoeJr

    I decided I couldn't wait to test this. I have...

    I decided I couldn't wait to test this. I have two of these New Home machines and maybe 6 bobbins between them.

    The pictures aren't so great, but here's the result, stitched just fine, had to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-01-2024, 06:43 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,330
    Posted By JoeJr

    Here are two New Home bobbin cases. The solid...

    Here are two New Home bobbin cases. The solid bobbin is a New Home, the other a 301. As you can see the 301 fits nicely in terms of diameter. In the second photo you can see that the 301 is just...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-31-2024, 08:32 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,330
    Posted By JoeJr

    Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! This machine uses...

    Welcome to the QuiltingBoard! This machine uses the New Home rotary system and takes New Home (or Free Westinghouse) rotary bobbins. And yes they are hard to find. Slightly less hard to find are...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-27-2024, 09:18 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 786
    Posted By JoeJr

    If you have all the other parts to run the...

    If you have all the other parts to run the machine, including needles and bobbins, I would work on a motor modification, probably a table top mounted motor with a belt drive, or you could look for...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-26-2024, 10:54 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 786
    Posted By JoeJr

    Can you post some pictures? I'm not familiar...

    Can you post some pictures? I'm not familiar with the machine.
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