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    Search: Posts Made By: ndnchf
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-30-2016, 08:23 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 16,593
    Posted By ndnchf

    My AG Mason manual has been pdf'd and is...

    My AG Mason manual has been pdf'd and is available for download from the VSS. http://www.victoriansweatshop.com/post/mason-vs-manual-2-parts-8189700?pid=1292936149
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-30-2016, 03:08 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,549
    Posted By ndnchf

    FWIW - I bought a beautiful Sphinx 27 treadle a...

    FWIW - I bought a beautiful Sphinx 27 treadle a while back for $50. It had the original buy's paperwork included. Also a couple well worn 27s for $10 each.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-29-2016, 04:28 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 14,217
    Posted By ndnchf

    Glad you found the parts you need. I just ordered...

    Glad you found the parts you need. I just ordered an LED bulb for my spotlight. With that bakelite shell and lense that holds the heat in, a cool burning, extra bright LED bulb should be a nice...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-29-2016, 03:54 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 4,941
    Posted By ndnchf

    Maybe this will help:...

    Maybe this will help: http://treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/threadingasinger12.html
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-28-2016, 04:58 AM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 14,217
    Posted By ndnchf

    Sewnoma - did you ever find your lamp parts? I'm...

    Sewnoma - did you ever find your lamp parts? I'm also wondering if the LED bulbs will fit inside these lamps.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-21-2016, 03:44 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,533
    Posted By ndnchf

    Lol! You may be right!

    Lol! You may be right!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-20-2016, 11:10 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,533
    Posted By ndnchf

    Just a follow up. Over two months later, I've...

    Just a follow up. Over two months later, I've stopped back several times to check on this White FR. No price tag. I ask about it at the check out and they tell me they don't know who the seller...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-20-2016, 10:24 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 6,758
    Posted By ndnchf

    Wow - nice. It even has blue wire!

    Wow - nice. It even has blue wire!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-18-2016, 03:23 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 13,933
    Posted By ndnchf

    The same model also came in green. I need to...

    The same model also came in green. I need to keep my eyes open for the other sisters now ;-)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-18-2016, 03:20 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 4,274
    Posted By ndnchf

    Bessie Stevens has been very helpful to me in...

    Bessie Stevens has been very helpful to me in identifying and selling the proper needles for old and obscure machines. Her email is [email protected].
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-15-2016, 10:58 AM
    Replies: 29
    Views: 13,933
    Posted By ndnchf

    This is an old thread, but I thought I'd revive...

    This is an old thread, but I thought I'd revive it and show the blue version of the same machine. I just picked this up yesterday from a local thrift store for $7.00. It needs a god cleaning, but is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-12-2016, 07:11 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 17,604
    Posted By ndnchf

    Mickey2 - thanks for the photo. That looks very...

    Mickey2 - thanks for the photo. That looks very well made.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-12-2016, 05:18 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 17,604
    Posted By ndnchf

    Please post a photo of this adapter when you get...

    Please post a photo of this adapter when you get it. Thanks
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-20-2016, 04:39 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,255
    Posted By ndnchf

    Here is an example of a Singer 29-4 machine I'm...

    Here is an example of a Singer 29-4 machine I'm in the process of rebuilding. There are many variants of the 29 machine, this one dates to 1916. You'll note it is considerably more robust than a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-20-2016, 03:35 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 13,452
    Posted By ndnchf

    When you tilt the machine back to access the...

    When you tilt the machine back to access the underside, it keeps it from going too far and damaging the hinges.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-10-2016, 01:30 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 13,452
    Posted By ndnchf

    Close. The bottom bulge is .950", below the...

    Close. The bottom bulge is .950", below the rubber it's .740". Rubber bumper is .500" wide.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2016, 05:17 PM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 13,452
    Posted By ndnchf

    Here is the bumper post on the back. It is 2.5"...

    Here is the bumper post on the back. It is 2.5" tall from the table surface to the top. The rubber on top is about 3/16" tall, but is a bit squished.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2016, 11:17 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 13,452
    Posted By ndnchf

    I used TR-3 Resin Glaze on the paint after the...

    I used TR-3 Resin Glaze on the paint after the usual cleaning. I worked carefully over the decals trying to remove grime without wearing them down. I did lose a little decal, but not much. Then I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-07-2016, 01:02 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 11,990
    Posted By ndnchf

    No, not just the color. The iron castings were...

    No, not just the color. The iron castings were bronze plated. With age they gain this lovely patina.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-06-2016, 04:28 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 11,990
    Posted By ndnchf

    My bronze White rotary is about finished. I...

    My bronze White rotary is about finished. I didn't try to make the bronze plating super shiny, just cleaned and gently polished it. I obtained the missing parts, cleaned and lubed all the internals...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-01-2016, 07:47 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,932
    Posted By ndnchf

    Here's one in my neck of the woods. ...

    Here's one in my neck of the woods.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macy-Special-Antique-Sewing-Machine-with-Pressed-Oak-Cabinet-and-Cast-Iron-Base-/331847152521?hash=item4d43a1b389:g:ZsIAAOSw9ZdXKMiq
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-31-2016, 08:11 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 3,932
    Posted By ndnchf

    No, but I'm seen photos of a few of them. I read...

    No, but I'm seen photos of a few of them. I read that they were sold by Macy's department stores.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-29-2016, 06:07 AM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 13,452
    Posted By ndnchf

    Well, the old girl was in pretty rough shape. ...

    Well, the old girl was in pretty rough shape. But I got her cleaned, lubed and polished as well as I could. It runs smoothly and, while not the beauty she once was, she is presentable and runs...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-22-2016, 12:24 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 11,990
    Posted By ndnchf

    Thanks Macybaby, I sent you a PM.

    Thanks Macybaby, I sent you a PM.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-22-2016, 03:00 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 11,990
    Posted By ndnchf

    I've been reading all I can find on these rare...

    I've been reading all I can find on these rare machines. I need to find the missing bobbin case, bobbins and bobbin cover plate (please look at this photo - is anything else missing?).

    I did not...
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