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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-11-2015, 09:49 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 5,143
    Posted By elomax

    Suggestions for repairing a stitch control knob on a Kenmore 158.10301

    Hello, Everyone.

    I recently purchased a Kenmore 158.10301 at a local Goodwill store.

    In process of cleaning this machine, I discovered that the axle portion of the dark green plastic stitch...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-02-2014, 02:24 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 19,657
    Posted By elomax

    If you are addressing me and my approach to...

    If you are addressing me and my approach to cleaning the exterior of a sewing machine, I learned a very valuable lesson here: test your solution in an inconspicuous place and do not be in a rush to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-01-2014, 05:06 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 19,657
    Posted By elomax

    Very nicely done! Could you post a link to your...

    Very nicely done! Could you post a link to your tutorial on your cleaning process?

    While in the process of restoring an older Necchi BF, I used a diluted mixture of Simple Green to clean the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-06-2014, 08:30 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 16,785
    Posted By elomax

    How do you clean a Crinkle finish?

    Hello.

    I am in process of cleaning and oiling an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine. The oiling is complete and now I would like to polish the metal and address the crinkle finish.

    Does anyone have...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-06-2014, 08:20 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 7,741
    Posted By elomax

    Jim: thanks for the tip.

    Jim: thanks for the tip.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-06-2014, 08:19 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 7,741
    Posted By elomax

    Jlhmnj: This Eldredge looked pretty handsome in...

    Jlhmnj: This Eldredge looked pretty handsome in the thrift store display case. It should look even better after I polish the metal and clean up that crinkly finish. Thank you for the compliment.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-06-2014, 08:15 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 7,741
    Posted By elomax

    path49 (and Rodney): I took your suggestion and...

    path49 (and Rodney): I took your suggestion and was able to unscrew the connector. Thank you.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-06-2014, 08:13 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 7,741
    Posted By elomax

    CD: thanks to Rodney and Path49, I can. :-)...

    CD: thanks to Rodney and Path49, I can. :-) (thanks)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-05-2014, 04:47 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 7,741
    Posted By elomax

    Needles and electrical parts for an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine

    Hello,

    I am in the process of cleaning and oiling an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine I picked up at a thrift store.

    I have some questions that I hope someone can answer for me:

    1) Does...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2014, 05:55 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 720
    Posted By elomax

    New owner of a Necchi BF sewing machine

    Hello, Everyone.

    A few days ago, I purchased a Necchi BF sewing machine with a cabinet and some attachments at a local thrift store. There was no manual.

    This is my first Necchi. I was...
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