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    Search: Posts Made By: robertjayp
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-30-2022, 04:15 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    Oh that's priceless. I can't hold focus for too...

    Oh that's priceless. I can't hold focus for too long. I'm a pro makeup artist in NYC, I always jump back to wanting to design and sew but then I buy a machine strong enough to sew a specific fabric,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-30-2022, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    I couldn't find it in my area and haven't had...

    I couldn't find it in my area and haven't had time to venture to the bigger stores yet. But once it all broke free and started moving, it's stayed nice and smooth. So I don't think I need it, but I'm...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-30-2022, 05:05 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    I'm trying to convince my roommate to buy a...

    I'm trying to convince my roommate to buy a machine so I can work on it LOL
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-29-2022, 05:11 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    I hope it's curable LOL

    I hope it's curable LOL
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-28-2022, 01:37 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    I love the lawyer disclaimer 👏🏼 best reply!!!

    I love the lawyer disclaimer 👏🏼 best reply!!!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2022, 11:23 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    So on your 66 is the motor the only thing...

    So on your 66 is the motor the only thing attached to the 3 prong terminal (male) and light and controller attached to the outlet? Assuming the wiring is the same as on 15-91.

    I thought adding a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2022, 07:16 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    Alright will do. It definitely wasn't stuck this...

    Alright will do. It definitely wasn't stuck this morning. But for safe measures I'm going to Kero a bit just to be a bit OCD.

    What's funny is now that the machine is almost ready, I'm getting...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2022, 06:18 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    Ohhh that just made me so happy to hear!! Looks...

    Ohhh that just made me so happy to hear!! Looks like I’ll be buying kerosene today. So just put the kerosene in an oil bottle and just add a drop in places every couple days until it’s freed. Do I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2022, 06:06 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    It's raised so I wasn't sure. I ended up ordering...

    It's raised so I wasn't sure. I ended up ordering another off eBay, only $20 so why not right?

    Once I got everything cleaned up and put back together I noticed that it struggled to do a full...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2022, 06:35 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,466
    Posted By robertjayp

    Replace armature?!

    I’ve been restoring a 15-91 and finally got the armature removed to clean and I noticed this little bit standing up.

    The machine worked well after the rewire, but now I’m wondering if it can work...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2022, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    Ah I must’ve missed that with my grease obsession...

    Ah I must’ve missed that with my grease obsession the last two days. Perf will definitely order some to make sure everything is nice and fresh!! Thank you!!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-25-2022, 11:25 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    okay that seems to be the safest bet. It’s so...

    okay that seems to be the safest bet. It’s so frustrating trying to find out all this info. And I’m terrified I’ll ruin the machine and waste all this money repairing it.

    Next question is about...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-25-2022, 06:36 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    okay that makes more sense. Okay now to find...

    okay that makes more sense. Okay now to find triflow. It’s kind of annoying that I have to order it and it’s not so easy to find but, tis life. Okay. So I have singer oil, which I heard spoils...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-24-2022, 02:03 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    I officially got the wires refreshed and got a...

    I officially got the wires refreshed and got a new 3 prong terminal. I did connect the motor, light and controller to the male 3 prong attached to the machine and the power outlet attached to the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2022, 07:36 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    Correction, I have a cabinet No. 65. So not...

    Correction, I have a cabinet No. 65. So not actually as nice. I just caught a quick glance at the pic yesterday and ran with that. So my tables a little less attractive than the 42 but no worries.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2022, 07:32 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    The guy that sold it to me said "he wanted to...

    The guy that sold it to me said "he wanted to clean up the machine before I picked it up and he used all purpose cleaner so it faded some decals" and I almost had a mini stroke for a second. So I'm...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2022, 07:22 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    Oh that makes sense. That's actually a good...

    Oh that makes sense. That's actually a good thread for me to read, my cousin is sending me a 66 that seems to just need the timing to be fixed. Not sure how to do that but I'm ready to learn. So I'll...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-20-2022, 04:58 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    I'm not sure I understand correctly. Are you...

    I'm not sure I understand correctly. Are you loosening it just when the machines not in use and tightening when you use it, of course making sure the pressure is accurate for each individual fabric,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-20-2022, 04:56 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    Thankfully the 15-91 I have just needs a...

    Thankfully the 15-91 I have just needs a rewiring, deep cleaning, and a nice polish. I did notice when wiping it down some of the decal started to fade a bit so I definitely want to learn how to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2022, 02:18 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    Okay, I loosened it and even noticed a bit of a...

    Okay, I loosened it and even noticed a bit of a difference in the foot pressure. I definitely am already wanting another machine. My cousin has a 16 I believe. Although he said the timing is off in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2022, 01:41 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    OK I notice a difference in the pressure going...

    OK I notice a difference in the pressure going on. Wow. This is such a learning curve from the little machines I've been using over the past few years. But lots of fun.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2022, 01:37 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    Should I completely remove it? Or just unscrew it...

    Should I completely remove it? Or just unscrew it a bit? Sorry I sound like such a noooob!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2022, 01:18 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    Not exactly sure what you mean.

    Not exactly sure what you mean.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2022, 01:18 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    I'm currently rewiring the motor, lamp and...

    I'm currently rewiring the motor, lamp and presser foot as we speak. I'm surprised the guy who sold it to me didn't destroy the motor or electrocute himself with the way he slapped together this...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-19-2022, 12:20 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 7,542
    Posted By robertjayp

    638691638692 I compared 15-90 and 15-91...

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    I compared 15-90 and 15-91 images online and I think I can safely say it's a 15-91? Sorry if the images are too small.
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