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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2014, 02:19 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

:shock: Just been reading up on the alcohol...

:shock: Just been reading up on the alcohol debate, but I use isopropyl for this kind of thing. All the metal parts. Stuff just comes right off. Sounds like you definitely need this!!!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-13-2014, 02:56 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

Dude. Remember this one that hung around for...

Dude. Remember this one that hung around for months and months and I often talked about buying it? ... Free arm, bentwood bed extension, buy it now $55!!...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2014, 05:53 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Ohhhh... is this the answer to that question...

Ohhhh... is this the answer to that question that's been in the back of my mind all this time? Now I understand.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-06-2013, 02:01 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

When you walk into my LSMG's shop there is a...

When you walk into my LSMG's shop there is a small foyer where he has a 'graveyard' of plastic machines and he uses a permanent marker to scrawl "RUBBISH" and "ANOTHER CRAPP" across the top of each...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2013, 01:54 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

Now THAT sounds like fun! LOL

Now THAT sounds like fun! LOL
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2013, 01:42 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

Hi Jean - I know you're asking Miriam this but...

Hi Jean - I know you're asking Miriam this but there might be a few different ways of doing it. As for the spring, if it's working and looks clean enough, I wouldn't touch it - but if it really needs...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-02-2013, 07:21 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

Man, that is cool as!!! Really think the $200 is...

Man, that is cool as!!! Really think the $200 is probably fair too, but I'm also probably biased ;)

Quote didn't come up for some reason. This was re: Phoenix treadle
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-11-2013, 03:24 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

I don't have any tri-flow Miriam - it's actually...

I don't have any tri-flow Miriam - it's actually not that easy to get in Australia. I have a friend who's into bikes who's getting me some. But I've been using isopropyl alcohol to de-gunge - and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-11-2013, 02:59 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Yes, that's it exactly Grant! Thanks for the pics...

Yes, that's it exactly Grant! Thanks for the pics :)

I think I need to see how that large spring on the left makes contact with the metal... I was fiddling with that and noticing small differences...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2013, 01:55 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

The button doesnt really push down. It moves a...

The button doesnt really push down. It moves a little bit and the first narrow pin section with the spring moves a litle, but then it disappears into a sort of 'barrel' that is open only on the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-09-2013, 04:10 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Hey everyone I'm finally trying to get my...

Hey everyone

I'm finally trying to get my Necchi Supernova Automatica cleaned up and working... I'm so excited, it's the first machine I've ever had that was completely frozen and I got it moving....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-03-2013, 12:52 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Awww crap. Now I really DO have to get "just one...

Awww crap. Now I really DO have to get "just one more"... :O
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2013, 12:17 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

And you're inviting me, right?

And you're inviting me, right?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2013, 08:53 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

I know, I know... "Those in glass...

I know, I know... "Those in glass houses......."
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2013, 08:52 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

Speaking of being cold at night... at least you...

Speaking of being cold at night... at least you can sew something to keep yourself warm if she kicks you out ;)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-22-2013, 06:01 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Wow! 4 Featherweights and a cool green...

Wow! 4 Featherweights and a cool green grasshopper-ish Elna :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-22-2013, 05:53 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Well... turns out the answer is a truckload of...

Well... turns out the answer is a truckload of lint (those fluffy bunnies had been busily breeding in there!!) and big hunks of compressed lint through the bobbin area. Still a tiny bit of vibration...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-22-2013, 03:07 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

I don't know what this is Miriam! LOL. ...

I don't know what this is Miriam! LOL.

....Just about to get it out again now. Stupidly put it in the kids' room but they're asleep now.
It's the Singer 328. Very weird feeling. Haven't tried the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-21-2013, 10:49 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

What does it mean when you turn a machine over by...

What does it mean when you turn a machine over by hand and the balance wheel vibrates?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2013, 06:18 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

I think you can't go past the gathered skirt with...

I think you can't go past the gathered skirt with elasticised waist. 1 seam. Could even do cute shaped patch pockets for something extra if the skirt goes too quick or is too simple looking.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-14-2013, 02:15 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

That's actually good to know Miriam. I guess I...

That's actually good to know Miriam. I guess I sort of 'sensed' this, even though I don't have a complete understanding of what I'm doing. Sometimes after I put a machine back together I can just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-14-2013, 05:54 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

That's interesting to know. I'm not sure...

That's interesting to know.

I'm not sure what to do next about this machine. I think it might have a hot date with my LSMG to be honest. It's the decorative stitches that are playing up and I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-14-2013, 05:35 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Hey Miriam Thanks heaps... but it turns out...

Hey Miriam

Thanks heaps... but it turns out it wasn't the timing. I'd accidentally knocked the plate that holds the bobbin case cover closed and it meant the needle was hitting the bobbin case...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-12-2013, 03:14 PM
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Posted By frudemoo

Thanks Steve. Turns out I've completely stuffed...

Thanks Steve. Turns out I've completely stuffed up the timing of the machine. That little plate looked so innocent :(

In happier news, I got the feed dogs off after about 50 attempts and got...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-12-2013, 03:42 AM
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Posted By frudemoo

Hmmm... turns out there are two of these screws...

Hmmm... turns out there are two of these screws and they are just attaching a tensioned plate. Still can't see how you would get the whole thing out to get to the area behind where the thread is...
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