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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-13-2014, 03:21 PM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    Awesome to know, Joe. Sorry it was "kidnapped"...

    Awesome to know, Joe. Sorry it was "kidnapped" from you. haha

    I ended up getting a 196386 belt for it. That's what I was advised to do through 5 different sites.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-11-2014, 11:37 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    You guys truly are fantastic. :thumbup:

    You guys truly are fantastic. :thumbup:
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-11-2014, 11:25 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    I'm hoping all is in tact with the wiring. Looks...

    I'm hoping all is in tact with the wiring. Looks great from the photos. Anyhow, the seller said is in excellent working condition, minus the belt issue. eBay has excellent customer protection if the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-11-2014, 11:02 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    So i got a good deal then? I figured the wiring...

    So i got a good deal then? I figured the wiring would have less tendancy to be buggy. Any idea what size belt I would need? I'm seeing some places saying it's a 15", some saying 14", and some even...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-11-2014, 10:39 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    A close up of Kermit (yes, I named it Kermit, as...

    A close up of Kermit (yes, I named it Kermit, as a bit of a joke towards my Quebecois fiance. The machine was made in Quebec and is green. haha) Going to change the belt (is there a standard size for...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-11-2014, 09:07 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    Hey gang, What are your opinions on the...

    Hey gang,

    What are your opinions on the Singer 185? I'm very saddened that my deal for the 201 fell through, when the seller suddenly changed his shipping policy after I made the purchase, and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-08-2014, 07:24 PM
    Replies: 2,327
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    Never mind. I did a bit of research and see what...

    Never mind. I did a bit of research and see what you mean. What's a good brand converter to buy?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-08-2014, 06:37 PM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    I saw a model made in Australia... a 201P I...

    I saw a model made in Australia... a 201P I believe, and it said right on the motor, which seems to be the same as the 201K, "Do not earth. Double insulated."

    478389

    Wonder if that also...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-08-2014, 06:33 PM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    Would you mind posting a link to what I might...

    Would you mind posting a link to what I might need? I'm no electrician. :o
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-08-2014, 08:04 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    It appears to be 230-250 Volts. 478329

    It appears to be 230-250 Volts.
    478329
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-08-2014, 07:45 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    I'm looking forward to sewing with it! My...

    I'm looking forward to sewing with it! My projects are piling up. :shock:

    I'm just slightly concerned about the plug situation. Do you guys think a standard universal plug adapter will be safe to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-07-2014, 12:10 PM
    Replies: 2,327
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    Being the sewing machine geek that I am, I...

    Being the sewing machine geek that I am, I splurged and got a mint condition mocha-colored 201K this morning, made in Great Britain. I cannot wait to sew with it!! $70 for this gem... but reading...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-06-2014, 10:55 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    Will do, Steve!

    Will do, Steve!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-06-2014, 09:20 AM
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    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    When I opened it up to oil it, I noticed the dial...

    When I opened it up to oil it, I noticed the dial wasn't hooked onto anything. it's just turning freely! The person I bought it off of claims it was fine, but how could a piece disappear? It could...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-05-2014, 10:17 PM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,494,523
    Posted By GroovyEyeDesigns

    Hello everyone, I'm new around here, and...

    Hello everyone,

    I'm new around here, and stumbled upon this board/thread through various other websites, while trying to do some research on a machine I just bought off ebay. It caught my eye...
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