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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-17-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

But...it does the same thing with the belt...

But...it does the same thing with the belt totally off. I can sometimes get the motor to run slowly (with or without the belt on), but it's unreliable--the "breaking point" is razor thin, like a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

Okay, so. Sorry it took me a little while to get...

Okay, so. Sorry it took me a little while to get back to this. But I did move the motor (and I was even smart enough to mark the location before loosening the screw!) and get the belt off, and in my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,321
Posted By crisscross

Well, taking the slack out of the first stitch...

Well, taking the slack out of the first stitch will make the second stitch tighter, which will make the third one tighter...so, yes, IME, holding the thread tails as you begin does help.

Should...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 990,177
Posted By crisscross

I have no idea! (No, really, clueless....)

I have no idea! (No, really, clueless....)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 990,177
Posted By crisscross

So, I was torturing myself again perusing CL...

So, I was torturing myself again perusing CL (why? I already have more machines than I use...), when I came across this (http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/atq/3075674812.html):
341889

ETA: I think...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

Thanks, Cathy! I'm embarrassed to say I *have*...

Thanks, Cathy! I'm embarrassed to say I *have* the manual around here somewhere, but I didn't think to look at it. :rolleyes:
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

Also, unrelatedly: should I buy these decorative...

Also, unrelatedly: should I buy these decorative stitch cams (http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-468-SEWING-MACHINE-DECORATIVE-STITCH-CAMS-BOX-/370313190240?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563862db60)? I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

Okay, so, I'm embarrassed to say I haven't...

Okay, so, I'm embarrassed to say I haven't figured out how to get the belt off. I don't want to break it, or tweak the pulley/shaft on the motor, but I can't see any easy way to loosen the tension...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

Anyone else have any thoughts on how to tell...

Anyone else have any thoughts on how to tell whether it's the motor or the foot pedal?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

Oh, interesting, I didn't think about that! I...

Oh, interesting, I didn't think about that! I will take the belt off and then at least I can make sure it's not in the machine itself. I still won't know if it's the motor or the foot pedal, though,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,844
Posted By crisscross

Question White 1563--sticky foot pedal, or motor issue?

Hi, new here! I have, um, a few antique and vintage machines loitering around the place....

Anyway, the machine I really use the most is a White 1563--I think it's a late 50s/early 60s model? I...
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