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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-19-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,308
Posted By johnm

Maggie, For the F&R, look at the gold badge...

Maggie, For the F&R, look at the gold badge behind the bobbin winder to see if there is a specific distributor or agent listed, as perhaps W. Pierssene. this will help with the dating. Read about...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,042
Posted By johnm

540542 That is a typical German bobbin winder. ...

540542 That is a typical German bobbin winder. Here is the Durkopp Class 4 hand crank that I recently obtained. A dealers stamp "Lewenstein" indicates that it was sold in Amsterdam.
Johnm
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,238
Posted By johnm

[QUOTE=ArchaicArcane;7437718] I have found...

[QUOTE=ArchaicArcane;7437718]
I have found the same thing about the spread rate. I think my singer lube in the lead tubes is the one that melts at a higher rate - but you're right - I don't know...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-18-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,238
Posted By johnm

I did the same experiments a few years ago,...

I did the same experiments a few years ago, albeit no toaster oven. I was more concerned with the ability of the lube to migrate out, at room temperature, from the dab that was placed upon paper. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-15-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,052
Posted By johnm

540204Took her for a "spin". On this VS sm, the...

540204Took her for a "spin". On this VS sm, the "vibrator" refers to the up & down vibration of the presser foot as it lifts slightly during each stitch cycle. In my case, I had the needle just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-15-2016, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,052
Posted By johnm

vibrator

Steve, In a way, you are correct. The "vibrator" is set by way of the thumb screw that is pointed out on the faceplate. The needlebar needs to be in the correct position when the thumb screw is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-14-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,437
Posted By johnm

OK, I see what you did, the inside flange on the...

OK, I see what you did, the inside flange on the horizontal shaft is much smaller than the flange that the handwheel would normally bare against as the clutch is tightened, but it will work. a 15-88...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-12-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,437
Posted By johnm

converting 15-91 to treadle

. You could treadle one with a potted motor or a Japanese clone but you would have to find a spoked hand wheel that fits and you would lose the belt guard and bobbin winder. Do a bit of research...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-05-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 28,258
Posted By johnm

White

Here is my find, White Model A VS 1, about 1880. Drawers are loaded, coffin top included, needles, attachments, 3 feet, sews great
Johnm in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-22-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,361
Posted By johnm

Joe, Singer switched from fiddle base to...

Joe,
Singer switched from fiddle base to rectangular base in 1892, keeping the long black cast iron rear cover (VSII). At some point the casting was changed to have the familiar round back cover...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-22-2014, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By johnm

CD in Oklahoma gets the star (pun intended). A...

CD in Oklahoma gets the star (pun intended). A google search for images of DAVIS treadle sewing
machines produced several images of exactly this set of treadle irons, as distributed by Sears. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-21-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By johnm

Help identify these treadle irons

http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=492645&stc=1http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=492646&stc=1
Close to Standard brand, but not an exact match. The...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,762
Posted By johnm

Years and years, there is no end in sight. John

Years and years, there is no end in sight.
John
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-07-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,762
Posted By johnm

Hi Joe, The oil samples are in clear "watch...

Hi Joe,
The oil samples are in clear "watch glasses", with a loosely fitting, clear, perforated, covering. The samples are upon a south facing bay window so that they are exposed to sunlight, open...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,762
Posted By johnm

[QUOTE=Sunflowerzz;6747626]Okay, What worked...

[QUOTE=Sunflowerzz;6747626]Okay,
What worked for these machines all of those hundred and more years ago will still work today. Part of the allure of these vintage machines is the simplicity that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,762
Posted By johnm

"I probably wouldn't use Transmission fluid for...

"I probably wouldn't use Transmission fluid for my machines because I hate the smell of it and what it does to my hair. ;) I spilled a whole bottle of it in my hair and down my shirt when I ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,762
Posted By johnm

Great, another experiment for me to get underway....

Great, another experiment for me to get underway. Yes, I know that ANY petroleum product will eat blacktop. So now, I will douse fabric samples with various ATF fluids and wash them after a while. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,762
Posted By johnm

Also being one who speaks of personal observation...

Also being one who speaks of personal observation and experience, I can tell you that I have two samples of 3 in 1 oil under observation, one from around 1964 when under the Boyle Midway brand, and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-06-2014, 05:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,762
Posted By johnm

I have covered samples of 12 different oils under...

I have covered samples of 12 different oils under observation, upon my bay window since 12/28 of last year. Some remain completely fluid, some have gotten much thicker due to their solvent loss, and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-21-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By johnm

I have used just about any standard needle that...

I have used just about any standard needle that comes to hand, as so many old sm come with packages of needles. I usually use a #14 and bought 100 Organ brand. I often sharpen needles rather than...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-17-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By johnm

The particular quilt that I was referring to was...

The particular quilt that I was referring to was tied rather than quilted, however I have quilted entire quilts by treadle. No fancy stitching, just straight rows. I like to quilt on the diagonal. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-16-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By johnm

Your Grace, Your Singer 127 does not have any...

Your Grace,
Your Singer 127 does not have any oil reservoir, just a lot of oil holes, many behind the faceplate and under the bed. Feel free to turn the stitch length knob from end to end. It will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-24-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By johnm

While slowly treadling, push the belt shifter...

While slowly treadling, push the belt shifter lever and immediately stop treadling. The belt will be thrown off to the right side of the great wheel. The reason for stopping the treadle is that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,551
Posted By johnm

MarshaM, You have a wonderful machine...low...

MarshaM,
You have a wonderful machine...low shank feet, standard needle, backstitch, common #15 bobbins and by tipping the head back and loosening one thumb screw, you can drop the feed dogs. As a...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
07-18-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By johnm

Hello from Wisconsin

HI,
Wow, I learned something about my machine even before I joined, (google search).
Old retired farmer/tool and diemaker, I just love old mechanical SM.
John
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