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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-09-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
Posted By jpete523

Thank you, that is very helpful!

Thank you, that is very helpful!
Forum: Main
01-31-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,436
Posted By jpete523

It looks like John Flynn's website has changed....

It looks like John Flynn's website has changed. Hope this link works: https://flynnquilt.danemcoweb.com/workshop/FreeLessons/
Forum: Tutorials
05-11-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 56,711
Posted By jpete523

Thank you, Glenn. I pretty sure it is wood...

Thank you, Glenn. I pretty sure it is wood veneer. I can see distinct grainlines and there's at least one seam on the top side of the lid as well as some variations in the color. I'll start with the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,391
Posted By jpete523

Hi Glenn, I posted a question for you over on...

Hi Glenn, I posted a question for you over on Cleaning and Reviving Furniture. Do you mind taking a look at it? I apologize for hijacking this thread. Jan
Forum: Tutorials
05-02-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 56,711
Posted By jpete523

Glenn, I hope you can help. I'm refurbishing a...

Glenn, I hope you can help. I'm refurbishing a mid-century Singer cabinet, you know, the good old particle board and laminate style. It had the requisite paint splatters, water rings, red nail...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-07-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

What a great idea, Grant! Where can the wadding...

What a great idea, Grant! Where can the wadding polish be found?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-07-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

I'm sorry, I admit my original post was vague....

I'm sorry, I admit my original post was vague. I'll try to post pictures of what I mean. The first picture is the cabinet which originally housed a Touch & Sew. The second photo is intended to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-06-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

I need help, please. I have a 1966 vintage Singer...

I need help, please. I have a 1966 vintage Singer cabinet that is missing the front filler piece, apron, or whatever it's called. It's the piece that supports the machine when it's upright. I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-10-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,152
Posted By jpete523

According to the good folks over on Treadleon the...

According to the good folks over on Treadleon the treadle she is using is a BOBBIN and the one off to the left is a MINERVA. The BOBBIN has been identified as being made in Czechoslovakia . I think I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-27-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

Steve, congratulations to your daughter! Happy...

Steve, congratulations to your daughter!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Jan
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-25-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

Welcome back, Charlee! Hope everything has...

Welcome back, Charlee! Hope everything has settled down for you. Nice to see you posting again.

Jan
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-25-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,698
Posted By jpete523

Charlee, did you hear alarm bells, too?!?

Charlee, did you hear alarm bells, too?!?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-24-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,229
Posted By jpete523

There's a scene in "Alice" where Johnny Depp, as...

There's a scene in "Alice" where Johnny Depp, as The Mad Hatter, is sewing a hat on a handcrank.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-22-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,148
Posted By jpete523

That's a pretty machine! My knee jerk reaction...

That's a pretty machine! My knee jerk reaction was "those plugs would scare the beejeebers outta me". Now I'm curious. Would someone please educate me on 'Chicago Plugs'? I've Googled them but didn't...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-26-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

Hi Jon, Thank you for your help. It is a...

Hi Jon,

Thank you for your help. It is a Domestic Minnesota A, looks just like the second picture. I went to our local mom and pop hardware and found a stainless steel pin that works perfectly. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-22-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

Nancy, I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. My...

Nancy, I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. My heartfelt sympathy is sent to you and your family.

Jan
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-22-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

I have a major hiccup with a Minnnesota New Model...

I have a major hiccup with a Minnnesota New Model A, August, 1920. While I've been cleaning it I've noticed it has a "clunk" whenever I rotate the handwheel. Since this is the first Minnesota I've...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-20-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,391
Posted By jpete523

Thanks, I'll do that but it'll have to wait until...

Thanks, I'll do that but it'll have to wait until tomorrow since I don't have any acetone. Closest thing is nail polish remover and I doubt that's what you mean. If the denatured alcohol softens the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-20-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,391
Posted By jpete523

Glenn, This is a Wizard Electric, made in...

Glenn, This is a Wizard Electric, made in Occupied Japan, modeled after a Singer 15. So we're guessing it's not shellac but probably lacquer? Oh my, now what oh Mighty Wise One? Have I made a major...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-20-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 557,391
Posted By jpete523

Glenn, I'm cleaning a machine head and there's a...

Glenn, I'm cleaning a machine head and there's a milky-white film everywhere I have wiped with the denatured alcohol and linseed oil. Am I doing something wrong or should I keep going until this...
Forum: Pictures
03-07-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 60,446
Posted By jpete523

Thanks, Miriam, for the guidance. I removed the...

Thanks, Miriam, for the guidance. I removed the finger but still couldn't get the race, or whatever it's called, to come out. The problem I was having was it would turn for a while then jamb like...
Forum: Pictures
03-06-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 60,446
Posted By jpete523

Miriam, thank you for this thread! It's been a...

Miriam, thank you for this thread! It's been a great help in cleaning up my machine. I have 2 questions that I can't find an answer for either here or in the owner's and adjuster's manuals. There...
Forum: Main
03-03-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,485
Posted By jpete523

Thank you, NanaCsews2, I have seen that sight....

Thank you, NanaCsews2, I have seen that sight. The one I'm looking for mentions using the quilt as a tent, a saddle for the dog, Superman's cape, etc. Things that are perfect for a little boy. I had...
Forum: Main
03-02-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,485
Posted By jpete523

Baby Quilt Poem

I am looking for a poem to label a baby quilt which expresses the quilt isn't an heirloom or keepsake but should be used and loved. There is one credited to Nancy Sherlock that is very similar but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-31-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,837,082
Posted By jpete523

Laura, the spring may be for a thread spool pin....

Laura, the spring may be for a thread spool pin. I have several Featherweights that have a spring like this and they keep a spool from spinning on the pin.

Jan
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