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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2014, 07:50 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

So, I have a question. I'm a serging newb and am...

So, I have a question. I'm a serging newb and am reading about the machine I just purchased:

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This is the Pfaff Coverlock 4862. I've read online that it does 5-thread coverstitching but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2014, 04:58 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

I love that Kenmore. You dissed my brand. I'm...

I love that Kenmore. You dissed my brand. I'm sad now.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-13-2014, 12:05 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Yeah, I'm drowning in them. Some need new belts,...

Yeah, I'm drowning in them. Some need new belts, some need new motors, some just need oil, some are fine but need a new owner.

I wish I could blame OCD or an addictive personality or some other...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-12-2014, 03:07 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

I have to admit that I'm not feeling very keen! ...

I have to admit that I'm not feeling very keen! :hunf: That 206 was not fun.

Thanks for the compliment; they look a whole lot better. It's beginning to sink in that I have way too many...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-12-2014, 10:27 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Getting there. Here's what I did last night and...

Getting there. Here's what I did last night and a little more this morning:
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2014, 07:08 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Thanks, everyone. Sharon, the Pfaff is so...

Thanks, everyone.

Sharon, the Pfaff is so bad that I'm not sure it'll ever be presentable. I'm not quite at the parting it out stage but I'm close. I'll give it an honest try tomorrow. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-10-2014, 04:17 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Soon they'll look good. The Pfaff is almost...

Soon they'll look good. The Pfaff is almost frozen solid. The Singers move very smoothly and their cleated nylon belts are in great shape.

More pics to come!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-10-2014, 02:36 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Yeah, those two Howes are nice and the Neumann --...

Yeah, those two Howes are nice and the Neumann -- man, that is a nice one. Some day, right?

Here are my 3 most recent acquisitions (yesterday and today).

A Pfaff 30:
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-09-2014, 05:18 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Here's a website I find a pleasure to browse: ...

Here's a website I find a pleasure to browse:

http://ilpuntoantico.blogspot.com/2013_03_01_archive.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-18-2014, 06:34 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Grant, you've once again reminded me why I've...

Grant, you've once again reminded me why I've purchased old sewing machines. Those are great pictures.

Question on the Mira: What did you use for the Wonder Wheel tire? Mine's crumbling.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2014, 06:42 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

I like it! The color scheme and shape are...

I like it! The color scheme and shape are classic. And it's in very good condition, too.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-11-2014, 06:26 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Sorry I'm late to the thread. Extra thoughts and...

Sorry I'm late to the thread. Extra thoughts and prayers from me this evening.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2014, 05:39 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

I used warm sudsy water, then rubbed dry and set...

I used warm sudsy water, then rubbed dry and set in a warm window so that all the moisture would bake off. It seemed to work, but alcohol would have been faster!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-07-2014, 07:25 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

It's going to look brand new. Wow!

It's going to look brand new. Wow!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-31-2014, 04:52 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

As nice as some of these cabinets are (and I do...

As nice as some of these cabinets are (and I do like this one), they're like boat anchors or millstones. I'm already using two as night stands, one as a small desk, and I have a rec room half full...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-31-2014, 04:28 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Thanks, all! It appears to be a nice machine. ...

Thanks, all! It appears to be a nice machine. Everything moves very smoothly. The re-wire will be done within the next few months. I have a 15-90 that's been waiting far too long for its own.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-30-2014, 09:45 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

lol Aww, he just wants to share a meal with you....

lol Aww, he just wants to share a meal with you. :o
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-30-2014, 08:17 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

White vinegar is a great household cleaning agent...

White vinegar is a great household cleaning agent but it has to be thinned. (It's also a great weed killer.)

I guess I'll just wash the attachments and scrub off the oil varnish with a very fine...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-29-2014, 08:25 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Just got this one yesterday: ...

Just got this one yesterday:

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Adler 187. Strange machine. Belted, but runs clockwise. Has a clam shell bobbin assembly and a fixed, constant distance between the hook...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-16-2014, 03:56 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

I will learn how. I can thread most of my...

I will learn how. I can thread most of my machines and sew a little -- enough to test for length, width, etc. I bought my first machine with every intention of learning but I've gotten so into the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-14-2014, 06:13 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Thanks, Judy. :) Yeah, I was kind of proud of...

Thanks, Judy. :) Yeah, I was kind of proud of my other one until I saw this one. (It needs a lot of lube because it's really stiff.) I could start a sewing school with all these machines. Too...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-13-2014, 04:39 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

I believe Anker and Phoenix were the same company...

I believe Anker and Phoenix were the same company at one time. I have a Phoenix free arm:

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And I bought yet another 201-2:

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Time to get a storage unit.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2014, 07:41 AM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

That one is way beyond my abilities. The area...

That one is way beyond my abilities. The area below the needle is interesting. Does it clamp onto a table?

Just want to add that that Grant, I went to your Facebook page for Sew Restored and if...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2014, 01:04 PM
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Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

Thanks for your kind words, Miriam, Susan, and...

Thanks for your kind words, Miriam, Susan, and Steve; you're great. It's been a journey, this sewing machine interest, both literally (in the car picking up machines) and in my mind and heart.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2014, 02:18 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,881,929
Posted By KenmoreRulesAll

I've often wondered if he resented the machines...

I've often wondered if he resented the machines for taking so much of her time, energy, and interest rather than being spent on him.
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