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    Search: Posts Made By: AlZilla
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-22-2024, 07:20 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,267
    Posted By AlZilla

    Wow, you can color me jealous of that machine!...

    Wow, you can color me jealous of that machine! Doesn't matter how many you have, when THAT one shows up at the door, you make room for it.

    I like the case. Everybody has a bentwood case - that one...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-04-2024, 09:22 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,479
    Posted By AlZilla

    With those last 2 pictures, I'll withdraw my...

    With those last 2 pictures, I'll withdraw my condemnation of it and replace it with envy. I really didn't want to see a new sewing machine collector get burned by a repro crank.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-03-2024, 04:32 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,479
    Posted By AlZilla

    I could be wrong. I'll admit it was a quick...

    I could be wrong. I'll admit it was a quick glance and I wanted to be sure the buyer knew to check before forking over a lot of money for $20 amazon junk. The difference in value is significant.
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-03-2024, 03:09 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,479
    Posted By AlZilla

    I can't see the serial but it sure looks like a...

    I can't see the serial but it sure looks like a 99 to me.

    BUT - that hand crank looks like the cheap repro crank. If it is, it's not worth a plug nickel. Some will disagree about the quality.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-02-2024, 05:36 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 1,743
    Posted By AlZilla

    Janey's advice, as always is spot on. I'd only...

    Janey's advice, as always is spot on. I'd only add that $150CAD seems very steep for that particular machine. We haven't seen your exact machine, but if it were "mint", it wouldn't be partially...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2024, 10:49 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 989
    Posted By AlZilla

    Does the original controller say "electronic" on...

    Does the original controller say "electronic" on it, or do you think it's the older resistance type? I tried to find some info but sewing machine search results are so cluttered up with junk, I gave...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2024, 04:06 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 867
    Posted By AlZilla

    I went through this with a New Home a while back....

    I went through this with a New Home a while back. Information about that lift system is very sketchy, indeed.

    Here's a post with a couple of pics of the New Home setup. Being tight in like they...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2024, 11:25 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 638
    Posted By AlZilla

    Oh, I see what your confusion was. You hadn't...

    Oh, I see what your confusion was. You hadn't indicated the ISMACS site as one you had referenced. No biggie. People regularly mix up the 6 and 7 digit sections of the various lists, too.

    The K in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2024, 10:10 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 638
    Posted By AlZilla

    August of 1930 ...

    August of 1930

    https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-y-series-serial-numbers.html
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-16-2023, 06:29 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 822
    Posted By AlZilla

    "Weed Sewing Machine Company, “Circular and Price...

    "Weed Sewing Machine Company, “Circular and Price List,” 1873 – Smithsonian Institution Libraries"
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-16-2023, 06:17 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 877
    Posted By AlZilla

    With 2600+ posts, there's probably not much I can...

    With 2600+ posts, there's probably not much I can tell you about sewing machines, but I will offer this:

    https://www.amazon.com/100gm-Standard-Hanging-Postal-Scale-Black/dp/B00A9XFZVC/

    An Andy...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-08-2023, 03:07 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,187
    Posted By AlZilla

    No, in fact that's not what I'd call it. If it...

    No, in fact that's not what I'd call it. If it were the equivalent to the top gear, the hook wouldn't turn. I guess I was sleepy. There still has to have been other machines made that would be the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-07-2023, 06:30 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 3,187
    Posted By AlZilla

    The biggest problem is that "Universal" name. It...

    The biggest problem is that "Universal" name. It makes it very hard to search for parts. There almost has to be other identical machines out there with a different badge. If you could ID one you may...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-01-2023, 06:57 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 820
    Posted By AlZilla

    I forgot my own rule with goodwill - "don't buy...

    I forgot my own rule with goodwill - "don't buy anything with a cover". 3 problems, really - 1, they never pad enough between the machine and the case. 2 the case is so bulky, they use too small a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-31-2023, 05:39 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 820
    Posted By AlZilla

    I think there was a model prior to this one...

    I think there was a model prior to this one (Supermatic) nicknamed "Grasshopper", wasn't there? I've never paid much attention to Elnas until I blundered into this one. I think I'm going to enjoy it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-31-2023, 10:32 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 820
    Posted By AlZilla

    Sewing Machine Week In Review

    My Sewing Machine Week in Review

    From Tragedy to Triumph

    Last week was a mixed week in the sewing machine department. First, the tragedy. On Thursday, FedEx delivered my spiffy new green...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-28-2023, 03:55 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,351
    Posted By AlZilla

    I'll add my thanks for reporting back. If we bury...

    I'll add my thanks for reporting back. If we bury these tidbits in our brains, one day they'll be just the spark we need to solve our own 12th stitch conundrum!

    Very nice work and a satisfying...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-28-2023, 01:00 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 820
    Posted By AlZilla

    Here's another thread about that same machine....

    Here's another thread about that same machine. The needle doesn't *look* left homed....
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-28-2023, 12:38 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 882
    Posted By AlZilla

    I love the zick zack. Is the motor 240, too? ...

    I love the zick zack. Is the motor 240, too? Maybe someone converted the motor but not the bulb. I think undervolting a 240v bulb with 120v could seriously overamp the wiring.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-28-2023, 02:52 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 1,351
    Posted By AlZilla

    That is a puzzler and having never been inside of...

    That is a puzzler and having never been inside of that particular machine, I'm going to be of no help.

    I am going to ask that once you figure it out, you report back here so that in future Google...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-26-2023, 02:48 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,754
    Posted By AlZilla

    Well, if they're time travelers. Otherwise I...

    Well, if they're time travelers. Otherwise I think our descendants will wonder at this sewing machine obsession.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-26-2023, 09:10 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,754
    Posted By AlZilla

    While I agree that these great old machines ought...

    While I agree that these great old machines ought to sell for more than they do, I can see a lot of upside. $40 or $50 is all a person needs to invest to get started in this hobby. That means we have...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-25-2023, 01:59 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,754
    Posted By AlZilla

    So, thanks to the responders so far. I really...

    So, thanks to the responders so far. I really wanted to check myself because I'm thinking of offering the seller of the machine pictured in the 1st post a hundred bucks. They're asking $550. I'd even...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-25-2023, 01:53 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,754
    Posted By AlZilla

    Yep, those machines should be selling at those...

    Yep, those machines should be selling at those prices, especially in sewing condition. if it weren't for that 2000 mile round trip, the 306 might be living at my house already.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-25-2023, 05:47 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,754
    Posted By AlZilla

    A question of value

    Sewing machine values for the run of the mill machines we usually deal with are pretty much in the eye of the beholder.

    That said, I'm wondering if a few of you would guesstimate how much you'd...
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