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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-07-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By janeite

Steve, thank you for the encouragement. It was...

Steve, thank you for the encouragement. It was just what I needed. We adjusted the feed rock shaft and the feed lifting rock shaft. Basically we repositioned the feed dogs. It worked!

This...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-07-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By janeite

Took a FW COMPLETELY apart. Help!

Hello everyone, my husband and painted a FW for a family member. The machine was in really rough shape when we got it. We took it completely apart before we painted it. It was pretty cool to see...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,274
Posted By janeite

What you need for something like holsters or any...

What you need for something like holsters or any other leather thicker than garment weight is a compound machine. It is basically a triple feed machine (feed dog, presser foot, and needle feed). ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,274
Posted By janeite

ohhh, I'm jealous of your patcher. Totally...

ohhh, I'm jealous of your patcher. Totally serious.

Have you patched any boots? lol. Or done anything interesting with it?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,274
Posted By janeite

Vintage Industrial Machines

Is anyone here into vintage industrial machines? I've been doing a lot of research lately on models and brands, since I want to be able to sew leather thicker than garment weight.

I'm getting...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By janeite

Maybe this is it. All of the machines have come...

Maybe this is it. All of the machines have come from one region of the country.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-01-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By janeite

That's the spot where my green splats are. ...

That's the spot where my green splats are. Behind the "works" lol. I don't have the time to look up the parts.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-30-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By janeite

301 green mark behind faceplate

I have seen a green mark on the inside of the front of the machine on every 301 I've had the chance to look at (okay, it's only 4:p). When I open the faceplate and look inside the section where the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,107
Posted By janeite

Are you still having problems?

Are you still having problems?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,028
Posted By janeite

My favorite, the Singer 301. She never lets me...

My favorite, the Singer 301. She never lets me down. If only 301's could zigzag, it would be the perfect machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-18-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By janeite

Rain, thanks for pointing that out. I didn't...

Rain, thanks for pointing that out. I didn't look closely at the pictures. No wonder the cord is not included. lol.

This reminds me of when I went to look at a 401 for sale with my friend. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-14-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By janeite

$25 201 on my local craigslist

If anyone is looking for a 201, here is a cheap one located in Lexington KY:

http://lexington.craigslist.org/hsh/3222945522.html (http://lexington.craigslist.org/hsh/3222945522.html)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-05-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Posted By janeite

Thanks Jon, I cleaned it and it is working great...

Thanks Jon, I cleaned it and it is working great now. It was pretty gunky in there.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-04-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,474
Posted By janeite

Amazing shine. She's a beauty.

Amazing shine. She's a beauty.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-03-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,223
Posted By janeite

slk350, that is awesome that you got a white one...

slk350, that is awesome that you got a white one for that price. Amazing!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,223
Posted By janeite

The decrease in price for the FW is very...

The decrease in price for the FW is very interesting to me. I think it is a good thing, but I was hoping that the 301's value would be a secret only for the truly obsessed. 301's are my favorite...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,305
Posted By janeite

My mom has one of these. They are very cute but...

My mom has one of these. They are very cute but I didn't like how you can't adjust the presser foot tension. Anyway, it is a nice little lightweight zigzag machine. If you want another one she...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 39,492
Posted By janeite

I have a repair manual pdf for Singer swing...

I have a repair manual pdf for Singer swing needles (like a 401). I would be happy to share it with anyone here.

I would love to take Ray's course as well, but it's a little pricey for me right...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By janeite

I just did a quick search on ebay, and 2 FWs with...

I just did a quick search on ebay, and 2 FWs with 40 minutes to go each were at $167. Of course bidding may go up at the last minute, but I do find it interesting that they are nowhere near the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By janeite

I don't follow FWs too much, mainly because I...

I don't follow FWs too much, mainly because I think they are too expensive to collect. For my pocketbook anyway. I have one, and every time I use it I love it and think it is so cute. But when it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,303
Posted By janeite

Hank, I never would have thought to use...

Hank, I never would have thought to use transmission oil. Hmmm. I ended up getting some Triflow grease and some Triflow oil.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-01-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Posted By janeite

Need advice on 301 handwheel fix

Hello all, it's been awhile. Curse that garden and all life responsibilities that keep me from sewing and hanging out here.

I am fixing up a 301 for someone, and have run into an issue that I've...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-16-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By janeite

He's got some cool 15 clones. One I've never...

He's got some cool 15 clones. One I've never seen before too.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-16-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,145
Posted By janeite

Well I have a 301 and a 401 which is supposed to...

Well I have a 301 and a 401 which is supposed to be the same as a 500 basically...and I vote for the 301! I used to want a rocketeer, but after getting a 401 I decided one was enough. Don't get me...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-08-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,010
Posted By janeite

My 301 hands down.

My 301 hands down.
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