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02-28-2019, 01:43 PM
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Singer Leather Sewing Machines
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Thanks folks.
Thanks folks.
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02-25-2019, 07:45 AM
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Ismacs no letter
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here is a Singer Serial number from the Civil War...
here is a Singer Serial number from the Civil War era in 1864
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02-25-2019, 07:43 AM
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Ismacs no letter
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14,976,916 dates to 1898 BTW.
14,976,916 dates to 1898 BTW.
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01-16-2019, 07:57 AM
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Show off your industrail/ commercial VSMs
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Singer IM (Improved Manufacturing) next to Singer...
Singer IM (Improved Manufacturing) next to Singer 12 for size reference.
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Singer Model 13 (12 on steroids)
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Elias Howe Model C (wheel Fed)
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01-10-2019, 07:16 AM
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Singer allotment vs singer production?
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I made an Excel calculator that you input the...
I made an Excel calculator that you input the allotment date, input the next allotment date, and the allotment size. Then it calculates based on 6 day work week and removes major holidays to figure...
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12-13-2018, 07:56 AM
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Need help deciding if an old treadle is worth fixing up
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Well worth saving. And you have Way better...
Well worth saving. And you have Way better decals on yours than I have on mine.
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12-07-2018, 08:05 AM
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I've caught the bug!
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Linda, welcome to the addiction! It is so much...
Linda, welcome to the addiction! It is so much fun. The variability of the early tech is what hold my interest. Mine is only pre-1900 machines. If I may say, that seems a bit steep for a Johnson...
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10-29-2018, 06:43 AM
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Howe A boat shuttle
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This is a tough one. These are some of the...
This is a tough one. These are some of the rarest shuttles around because of the unusual design that was essentially only used by Howe or Howe licensees. I have 7 Howe Machines and three shuttles...
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10-25-2018, 06:58 AM
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Getting “tingle” from my machine.
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Yeah, that "tingle" is when the electrical system...
Yeah, that "tingle" is when the electrical system of the sewing machine connects to and confuses your electrical system, including your heart. No machine is worth the risk IMO
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10-10-2018, 07:10 AM
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I may be crazy. Rustbucket June
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Nice that you can unscrew the race caps to remove...
Nice that you can unscrew the race caps to remove the needle bar! cool
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09-26-2018, 06:40 AM
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I may be crazy. Rustbucket June
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I'd be all over that Challenge! Go For it. I'm...
I'd be all over that Challenge! Go For it. I'm sure you can make it sew.
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09-19-2018, 06:35 AM
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1870 Howe Treadle
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Beautiful Howe Model A1!! This is the 1st version...
Beautiful Howe Model A1!! This is the 1st version of this Model. The later version has the stitch length adjustment on top of the bed near the medallion,. (A Serious improvement)
As to the "I am...
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09-06-2018, 03:25 PM
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1911 New Home treadle machine - stitch problem
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Troubleshooting suggestions. 1. Is the long...
Troubleshooting suggestions.
1. Is the long groove of the needle facing away from the shuttle? (Required for the loop to form)
2. If you manually feed the shuttle thread up the hole in the...
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08-31-2018, 06:39 AM
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Why do sewing machine manufacturers quit making parts for older machines?
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Called Motherboard because in the early days of...
Called Motherboard because in the early days of computers before PC's with their consolidated all on one board approach, Computers were composed of several discrete boards all connected to the...
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08-21-2018, 06:51 AM
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Wilcox and Gibbs sewing again.
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Ruffler, Tuck Marker, Ruffler, Bed mounted...
Ruffler, Tuck Marker, Ruffler, Bed mounted hemmers, Screwdriver, Needlebar wrench with needle set slot, wing nut to hold it to the table, male and female bed screws. Not sure about the circle with...
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06-21-2018, 07:44 AM
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Favorite machine in your collection and what would complete it
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My 1887 Singer VS2 is the machine I like sewing...
My 1887 Singer VS2 is the machine I like sewing on the most and would be the very last machine I would give up.
From my collection point of view, my Singer Letter A is my pride and joy. The G&B...
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05-29-2018, 06:53 AM
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If you need slide plates, check this out.
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I lurk....
I lurk....
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05-29-2018, 06:51 AM
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If you need slide plates, check this out.
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I don't make them as a rule, but I have made them...
I don't make them as a rule, but I have made them in the past. I may even have a couple of partial laying around. Let me check.
BTW, you should check with Helen Howes (in the UK) she has LOTS of...
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05-07-2018, 07:23 AM
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Politype cobbler sewing mach.
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Yes, yes I do. She is a fantastic machine that...
Yes, yes I do. She is a fantastic machine that has sewn everything that I have ever fit under the foot!594093
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04-26-2018, 06:54 AM
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Foot Plate Removal
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Oil along the seams, then oil again from the...
Oil along the seams, then oil again from the underside. A small screwdriver put into the small indentation and GENTLY tap the back of the screwdriver with a hammer to drive it away from the center. ...
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04-05-2018, 12:38 PM
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Hengstenberg / Anker MOP Handcrank - $75
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http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/Hengstenberg%20&%20Co.htm...
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/Hengstenberg%20&%20Co.htm
http://www.sewalot.com/hengstenberg_machine_history.htm
https://fiddlebase.jimdo.com/german-machines/anker-werke-a-g/
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03-23-2018, 06:43 AM
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1940 15-91 Full Restoration
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This one was done with a wire wheel 591562
This one was done with a wire wheel
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03-15-2018, 12:49 PM
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Cleaning and repairing the Shellac clear coat on Vintage sewing machine heads
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PB Blaster is the one I use
PB Blaster is the one I use
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03-15-2018, 12:47 PM
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Bucket list - Wheeler Wilson No. 8
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Well then, I am sorry for the wild goose chase! ...
Well then, I am sorry for the wild goose chase! It is there now.
NOTE: I just followed the ISMACS link and it is the same scan!
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03-15-2018, 07:13 AM
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Bucket list - Wheeler Wilson No. 8
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Awesome! W&W #8's are right near the top of my...
Awesome! W&W #8's are right near the top of my favorites list. Cleaning every portion of the thread path is critical with #8's. Do not forget the inside of the bobbin cover, commonly forgotten and...
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