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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-04-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By DLR

All Things Being Equal...Value

I have a 1945 Singer 15. Decaled on the top of the arm "Manufactured in Great Britain"
Is there any partiicularl additional value in the US?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 541
Posted By DLR

Phoenix hand crank

I am so excited. My husband was not all that excited to hear I was bringing home ANOTHER sewing machine. . . So - I thought I would share it with folks who will appreciate it, Tomorrow I will pick...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-14-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 560,686
Posted By DLR

Dust in my French polish

HI. Are there any tricks to keeping dust out of the French polish? My workbench is upstairs and the windows must be kept open. And...if you know anything about downtown Seattle neighborhoods, the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-10-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By DLR

Need help getting Singer 99 light apart

Hi. I have a beautiful chrome light from a 99k. I am needing to rewire it, but I can't get the assembly apart. It is a push button. What's the trick?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-19-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,336
Posted By DLR

I'm confused about grease

There are so many different ideas about what grease to use that I have become frozen. I am working on singer 66, 15-91, 99, 128, featherweight, I have put a lot of work into these machines and I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By DLR

Minnesota Model ID help

If ya'll get tired of me, just let me know....
I found a Minnesota that is going to be beautiful, but I can't find any others that look like her. Any ideas? They are asking $80 but I think I can...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By DLR

New arrival to my clan -

I am so excited. I just picked up the latest addition to the family. The cover plate should not be a problem. Can anyone give me an idea of how much I should charge when it's refurbished?


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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By DLR

Thanks, but not the screw, I had already taken...

Thanks, but not the screw, I had already taken all the screws out. It turned out to be GUNK (imagine that). Success with lots of oil, waiting and a blast from my hair dryer.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-05-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By DLR

15K tension assembly

I am trying to clean the tension assembly and I cannot get the sleeve out of the barrel. I have read, watched and pondered but still can't get it out. Help please.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-04-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By DLR

Oops. Used Lacquer instead of shellac

I mixed my black 'blemish concealer' and filled in many chips all over the machine. Then I realized that I grabbed the lacquer instead of shellac. I am ready to japan the finish, but will the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-19-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By DLR

By clearcoat I really meant shellac. I have been...

By clearcoat I really meant shellac. I have been practicing on a couple really bad machines and I think I'm getting pretty good. I just want it to bring in the most when I sell it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-18-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By DLR

Should i Clearcoat it?

Should i Clearcoat it?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-18-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By DLR

Like new. I dont thin this has more than a few...

Like new. I dont thin this has more than a few hours on it. It has never been cleaned I only found a tiny bit of dust and a little clump under the feed dogs. It still smells like new ... :->
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-17-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By DLR

Near pristine 1952 singer 15-91

Just got a beautiful 15-91 that is in extremely good condition. There are a few little chips on the handwheel. Should I touch those up or just let it be?...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-16-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By DLR

decal color 66's compared

I have two 66's I'm currently restoring. One of them was so dirty that you could barely see the decals. After tons of work, you can see the decals, but also see that they are not red and gold, but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-12-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By DLR

Thank you for the Parts List manual. I'm now on...

Thank you for the Parts List manual. I'm now on my 3rd 66-1 and getting pretty good at it.
--Lorri
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By DLR

Thanks for the great idea, Janey. ...

Thanks for the great idea, Janey.
Fortunately, I was able to compare my work to a completed 66-1 and found the holes.
Now I have a tiny zip lock bag trick. When I take out the screws, I slide...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-29-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By DLR

Arrrgggggg!! 2 little screws left over :-<

Singer 66-1 1922
Well, I'm a dork!
My first partial disassemble cleaning. Upon reassembly, I end up with 2 extra small screws. What do I do?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By DLR

Can't find info on this Gerb Nothmann

Another machine I would like help with. It is a Gerb. Nothmann. I really want it, but Im not sure how long I would have to sit on it. Is this something that has a market? Seller is requesting...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-12-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By DLR

Thanks for the info. It doesn't look electric, ...

Thanks for the info. It doesn't look electric, but post will seems pretty late for treadle. Any idea about that?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-12-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By DLR

Need Info on FAIR machine

I am looking at this machine but want to find some information on this brand. Any input??
--Lorri
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