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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2019, 02:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,421
Posted By greywuuf

I would tell you about the motor sounds ....but I...

I would tell you about the motor sounds ....but I bought mine without a foot pedal or a power cord.... Also I bought it in the middle of a boat project (one for the shop to handle sail work was my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-12-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,421
Posted By greywuuf

Finally on my real computer and can upload...

Finally on my real computer and can upload pictures ... this is her now ... still needs to come inside for a deep cleaning.614770
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-10-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,421
Posted By greywuuf

Couple days of hitting everything with tri flow...

Couple days of hitting everything with tri flow each time I walked by, plus gently rocking the mainshaft (handwheel) and gently working the levers and knobs ....and she is turning over smoothly...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-08-2019, 05:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,421
Posted By greywuuf

Is a pfaff 230 supposed to be in this forum?

Just picked up my first Pfaff, a 230 automatic.(I couldn't resist is is the sexy black one like my singer 306w) Really stiff, but all of the knobs move so I think it will clean up. There are issues...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-22-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,202
Posted By greywuuf

Older "Dash Board" Riccar back in use.

Just did the clean lube and adjust routine on a thrift store impulse buy from a few years ago.....and it is getting there.....I think I posted pictures of the machine when I bought it, and I am on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,918
Posted By greywuuf

for production work I read where singer just...

for production work I read where singer just recommended an in crease in hand pressure... kinda hold the favic som advancing for the first couple of stitches.... in my experience that works Very very...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By greywuuf

I googled for a picture and this is the best I...

I googled for a picture and this is the best I found.
http://oldsingersewingmachineblog.com/2011/08/15/singer-knee-lever-sewing-machines/
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By greywuuf

Most likely that is where the "Knee bar" ...

Most likely that is where the "Knee bar" goes.... some of the old machines had foot controls like we are used to seeing know, some had a bar that hung down and you pressed wit the outside of your...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-06-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,563
Posted By greywuuf

man that is a beauty. I would not refinish...

man that is a beauty. I would not refinish that cabinet... I would restore what you have, a little oil a little care and that will be a timeless thing of beauty. Looks to have a very large and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-03-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,647
Posted By greywuuf

Try not to use it to destruction, there has to be...

Try not to use it to destruction, there has to be more old guys on here with lathes.....and unlike me some of them might have experience "hobbing" gears. A soft aluminum might not wear the other...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-03-2016, 12:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,115
Posted By greywuuf

WOW, low hours I would guess I have never seen a...

WOW, low hours I would guess I have never seen a cleated drive belt that was white, usually yellow and oil stained or a dark grey from rubbing on the metal pulley. Sure looks to be a nice one,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,473
Posted By greywuuf

it is an open 20" boat based one a "Whitehall"...

it is an open 20" boat based one a "Whitehall" two sails that double as a boom tent for camping... I have purchased the Alaska design from this link http://www.dhkurylko-yachtdesign.com/designs.htm
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2016, 03:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,185
Posted By greywuuf

I find that in wrapping packages and in cutting...

I find that in wrapping packages and in cutting patterns, a good deal of the time it takes is directly related to "moving the cat"
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-02-2016, 02:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,473
Posted By greywuuf

my resolution is to build the sail boat that I...

my resolution is to build the sail boat that I bought the machine to sew sails with for.....
we shall see how that works out.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-01-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,702
Posted By greywuuf

539211 how could I NOT want that.. two...

539211


how could I NOT want that.. two stoke diesel and 10 drive wheels.... think i will make it into a motor home.

As far as the class, I will be gearing towards complete newbies, and will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-01-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,185
Posted By greywuuf

Bobbins for a Singer 347

Was asked by a new member what bobbins a 347 takes and I do not know.... does anyone else know right off ?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-01-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,839
Posted By greywuuf

I can not be of any direct help as I don't own...

I can not be of any direct help as I don't own one ....yet.... they are on my short list. I can only parrot what others have said in that they are Very "tight" tolerance and it does not take much to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-01-2016, 02:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,702
Posted By greywuuf

Weigh in on 2015? Ugh, started the year...

Weigh in on 2015? Ugh, started the year sewing and painting an old white........got the paint done and the irons painted, but stalled out then.... It went to storage. I switched gears and built a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-31-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,115
Posted By greywuuf

That is a great machine.....and I know Just the...

That is a great machine.....and I know Just the one for you to ship out to make room for this one !
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By greywuuf

I KNOW she wont flinch, I have done some edge...

I KNOW she wont flinch, I have done some edge binding with light leather with her and have complete faith... I don't sew enough to even consider what i do use... just heard so many people say the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4,880
Views: 890,314
Posted By greywuuf

Guess I should take the time to host a picture...

Guess I should take the time to host a picture and show it .....love the curved over face plate, dont recall seeing one like this .

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1518/23439187544_a0837d4451_z.jpg
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2015, 08:32 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 508,441
Posted By greywuuf

guess I should take the time to post a photo........

guess I should take the time to post a photo.....
I am thinking about looking at this machine ...
it is badged as a "Fleetwood" and available local to me....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2015, 01:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By greywuuf

decided I should include some...

decided I should include some pictures.....https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1713/23978842151_775c87b02f_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/23953299232_085da5b29d_c.jpg
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2015, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By greywuuf

Getting ready to "Abuse" my old treadle 27

rebuilding a seat for an older ( classic) snowmobile and have decided to use the old treadle as the machine of choice. Mostly because it is the only machine I have ( mounted anyway) that will handle...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4,880
Views: 890,314
Posted By greywuuf

here is an old "monkey ward" that I do not think...

here is an old "monkey ward" that I do not think I have seen before, I kinda like the curved front plate.
https://anchorage.craigslist.org/clt/5291758299.html
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