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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-15-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

Miriam I want to apologize for the crack...

Miriam

I want to apologize for the crack about someone stealing the screwdriver. It was an unkind remark and I am sorry. Within my family we tease about things like that, but we all know we are...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

Got the throat plate off. It was really tight but...

Got the throat plate off. It was really tight but bigger screws. Used the liquid wrench but nothing so far. I am letting it set for now and soak. Thanks for the info on the socket and box wrench. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-13-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

thanks. Definitely going to have to do the liquid...

thanks. Definitely going to have to do the liquid wrench. I don't understand why anyone puts them in so tight that they can't be removed. I guess it will have to wait until tomorrow. Appreciate the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-13-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

Thanks. I am trying to get the screws out. I...

Thanks. I am trying to get the screws out. I think they used a tire tool to put them in. I hope I can get them out and then get the bobbin carrier out.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-13-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

Hi. I am looking for help please. I posted a few...

Hi. I am looking for help please. I posted a few days ago about a 301 that belongs to a lady I have been working with. I was having problems with the bobbin hanging to upper thread and breaking it....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-10-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

It is a 301 and I took the bottom off to look at...

It is a 301 and I took the bottom off to look at it as well as look at it with the bobbin holder out. It does look a bit rusty/discolored. Not blatant rust but like it is just starting. The thread...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-10-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

It is a 301. LOL I seem to be attracting them. It...

It is a 301. LOL I seem to be attracting them. It does seem like a good machine tho. She has a manual and we looked at it. The finger on the bobbin holder is in the right place and we even took the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-09-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

I have been using a machine owned by a lady in a...

I have been using a machine owned by a lady in a church group. She has another machine that she said she would sell to me cheap but it has a problem. We looked at it and what she tells me and what I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-09-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,950
Posted By MistyK

Oooooooooo I love the color. Good luck.

Oooooooooo I love the color. Good luck.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-05-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,486
Posted By MistyK

I didn't know. It is always good to keep busy...

I didn't know. It is always good to keep busy when something is wrong. Care to share? I know how hard it is to be in pain and only be able to do so much. Well I don't personally know, but I watch my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-04-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

I think I got it! It is a template that attachs...

I think I got it! It is a template that attachs to the machine, but removable like a spool of thread would be, that causes the needle to move in a way to make things like waves, or blocks or...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-04-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

Thanks for the direction. I have a lot of reading...

Thanks for the direction. I have a lot of reading to do. One good thing is that even if I don't get this one, there is always another one out there. Mama always said He's not the only fish in the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-04-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

Okay what's a cam and why would one need one? I...

Okay what's a cam and why would one need one? I have seen cams referred to before and googled them but got everything from cameras, adult web sites, the Confederation of Australan Motor Sport, to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-03-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,853,381
Posted By MistyK

Would a Singer 301 be worth $175. A lady is...

Would a Singer 301 be worth $175. A lady is getting rid of some of her stuff. It is dirty but the wheel seems to turn smoothly and the needle part seems to work well? I have heard that they are...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-03-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,486
Posted By MistyK

You seem to find either the nastiest machines or...

You seem to find either the nastiest machines or just do a lot of cleaning. I know I have seen some that were dirty and rusty on here, but yours seem more gross then normal. After all that work, just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-01-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,440
Posted By MistyK

Ignorance is a bitter teacher. When one don't...

Ignorance is a bitter teacher. When one don't know what one is doing, one shouldn't trust everything they hear about how knowlegable and good someone is. Another thing is that when one has e-mailed...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-01-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,440
Posted By MistyK

The post office and other delivery services may...

The post office and other delivery services may be incompetent sometimes and screw up, but I still don't believe that they can tear the addressee's mailing labels off of packages, lose them yet...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-29-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,403
Posted By MistyK

Found the link ...

Found the link http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3264 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3264)

It was a few dollars cheaper in the stores if you have a HF near you.
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-29-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,403
Posted By MistyK

I remember someone had posted a Tool bag from...

I remember someone had posted a Tool bag from Harbor Frieght that was less than $30 (I think it was $20 but then you would have tax). It was on wheels and was big enough for the machine and some...
Forum: Main
02-29-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,203
Posted By MistyK

I would hope that I would never do that again,...

I would hope that I would never do that again, but I am a slow learner. It is inevitable. I have one but it is so dull that it wouldn't even separate melted butter. I like the idea of getting every...
Forum: Main
02-29-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,593
Posted By MistyK

Sounds like starching is a good thing with the...

Sounds like starching is a good thing with the preference being when you starch is what works best for you. This is really great info for a beginner. Especially on the stretching of the fabric. I am...
Forum: Main
02-29-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,203
Posted By MistyK

What is a surgical seam ripper? Is it sharper...

What is a surgical seam ripper? Is it sharper than others? What is a really good quality ripper? I just sewed a whole length of my quilt on backward and am going to have to rip it out. LOL this...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,274
Posted By MistyK

Thanks. You are right about the shipping. Nothing...

Thanks. You are right about the shipping. Nothing is getting less expensive anymore.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,274
Posted By MistyK

Very interesting and quite enlightening. Nice...

Very interesting and quite enlightening. Nice info on your blog. Thanks. From the sound of it shipping could be prohibitive. I will keep Mizkaki in mind. Seems like everyone is going for a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,274
Posted By MistyK

Thanks! I am sure that I will have more...

Thanks! I am sure that I will have more questions, but this will be a start. I have not owned a sewing machine but my family did have treadle. I decided I wanted to do something with fabric and...
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