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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-17-2016, 08:48 PM
    Replies: 94
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    Posted By Sheluma

    Hi MaxoMoxx, I've been away from this board for a...

    Hi MaxoMoxx, I've been away from this board for a long time and just now saw your post. I, too, originally joined for this thread! But, alas, I did not buy the Bell sewing machine. I'd love to see...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-26-2013, 03:44 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    Thank you! I think the Pfaff bobbins might fit. ...

    Thank you! I think the Pfaff bobbins might fit. Converting English to metric, the Pfaff are approx. 21.43 mm diameter and 8.73 mm high. The diameter is perfect. The height could be a rounding...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-26-2013, 02:01 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    Cecilia, when you have a chance, could you...

    Cecilia, when you have a chance, could you measure a Phoenix bobbin for me? (No rush.) I'm wondering if this one at Jenny's site may fit. They are 11/32" high by 27/32" OD:...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-18-2013, 05:43 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    sounds neat! I hope mine comes with some feet.

    sounds neat! I hope mine comes with some feet.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-18-2013, 05:35 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    I see it now -- the chrome on your machine is...

    I see it now -- the chrome on your machine is behind the nose. I didn't notice that before. Now I'm kinda wondering how the lamp wires are connected on your machine -- I guess through the upper...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-18-2013, 05:28 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    I'm confused -- I see a flat chrome faceplate on...

    I'm confused -- I see a flat chrome faceplate on the ebay Bell. Is that what is behind the "roman nose" on your machine? I was wondering where the lamp was.




    hee hee. if it were a car it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-18-2013, 09:24 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    I guess I'm into "practical romanticism" ...

    I guess I'm into "practical romanticism" (definition: he tolerates my sewing machine hoarding)


    The guy is supposed to answer my questions about whether it has a manual or bobbins. (I don't...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2013, 07:00 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    The $500 Bell sewing machine on ebay. Ended May...

    The $500 Bell sewing machine on ebay. Ended May 29, 2013:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BELL-SEWING-MACHINE-PFAFF-130-MADE-IN-GERMANY-/161018282160?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STR...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2013, 06:41 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    Okay, I fessed up to hubby and he's okay with it!...

    Okay, I fessed up to hubby and he's okay with it!
    He did say, "But I don't know how you're going to get it here"
    Me: "The big rolling suitcase"
    Hubby: "That suitcase is full of clothes" ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2013, 04:18 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    50 cents a pound. you're hilarious. I do need...

    50 cents a pound. you're hilarious. I do need an old lady cart as I am getting to that age. I think my rolling suitcase might be easier with this, though. I have to confess another reservation is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2013, 05:38 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    Magnets! That's brilliant! I also like how the...

    Magnets! That's brilliant! I also like how the oil holes are lined in red. Cloth timing belt -- that sounds terrible. I don't even know what a timing belt is. Where should I look for it -- above...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-16-2013, 12:54 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    I noticed some small differences -- like...

    I noticed some small differences -- like Cecilia's has two little buttons on the bed in front of a little lever near the pillar. The Bell has the lever but not those little buttons. I wonder what...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-15-2013, 09:15 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    Here's the Bell sewing machine that looks...

    Here's the Bell sewing machine that looks identical to Cecilia's Phoenix.
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-14-2013, 04:10 AM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 26,963
    Posted By Sheluma

    Hi All, I'm new to this board. I have the...

    Hi All, I'm new to this board. I have the opportunity to buy a Bell Sewing machine which seems to be a badged Phoenix 429 as it is identical to Cecilia's. Bell made sewing machines in the US,...
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