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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2011, 02:56 AM
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Posted By shelburn

Thanks to vintagemotif--have searched the Singer...

Thanks to vintagemotif--have searched the Singer website, even tried calling them. HA! busy, busy, busy! Fourth try a recorded message asked me to wait, then promptly hung up!!
searched Ismacs,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-07-2011, 03:36 PM
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Posted By shelburn

Am pulling my hair out searching the Singer...

Am pulling my hair out searching the Singer websites trying to find out the age and manufacture date of my Model 348, serial no. 81583-900 "made in Great Britain AIN". All the serial numbers seem to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2011, 11:34 AM
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Posted By shelburn

Well, I went and did it!!! Bought a Singer...

Well, I went and did it!!! Bought a Singer machine from and old feller--it was his wife's and before that his mother-in-law's. It is nice condition and came with a buttonholer, and boxes of stuff....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-04-2011, 03:04 AM
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Posted By shelburn

To Billy--- Thanks for the suggestion. Will...

To Billy---
Thanks for the suggestion. Will give it a try today and see if either works. Love to piece on this old timer!!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-03-2011, 11:30 AM
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Posted By shelburn

Billy, I will be praying for you! Problem...

Billy, I will be praying for you!

Problem with my pre-1900 New Home Treadle. It was working just great when we cleaned it up about two months ago. Now when trying to piece with it, it seems to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-21-2011, 11:57 AM
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Posted By shelburn

Thanks Charlee, Have emailed the person with the...

Thanks Charlee, Have emailed the person with the FW and given her my offer and e-mail. Will be gone until Thursday will check mail when I get back to see if she is interested. Shelia
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-21-2011, 10:40 AM
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Posted By shelburn

Just called on the...

Just called on the craigslist.org/atq/2556466737.html in RI. the featherweight machine. She doesn't know if it works, no cover, and has the light "bandaided" on the machine. The foot pedal and cord...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2011, 05:39 AM
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Posted By shelburn

Yes, I am in CT and have a friend on the Cape. ...

Yes, I am in CT and have a friend on the Cape. Have tried to send a message via the ad and can't seem to do it. No tel. no. or I would call. help! Can someone send them my e-mail or tel. no? ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2011, 05:15 AM
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Posted By shelburn

Don't sound so final!!! This seems to be just...

Don't sound so final!!! This seems to be just getting started, at least for me!! Love the old machines and am just learning all about them. Got on local CG and can't believe all the machines in a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2011, 05:06 AM
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Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

Yes, I am in CT and have a friend on the Cape. ...

Yes, I am in CT and have a friend on the Cape. Have tried to send a message via the ad and can't seem to do it. No tel. no. or I would call. help! Can someone send them my e-mail or tel. no? ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-28-2011, 03:02 PM
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Posted By shelburn

Ok I have to ask, why can't you ride your trail...

Ok I have to ask, why can't you ride your trail horse anymore?

Nancy[/quote]

I don't trail ride any more because my sweet Tenn. Walker is now 32, just lost his stable mate last Fall to Lyme...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By shelburn

[quote=miriam] To Miriam-- I am just...

[quote=miriam]

To Miriam--

I am just looking for the right deal to come along. I had the chance to pick up a Singer in a cabinet this past winter, but we had that heavy snowstorm just at the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2011, 11:01 AM
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Posted By shelburn

For PhyllisNM, The needles for the New Home...

For PhyllisNM,
The needles for the New Home are in the mail!! Due to the hot weather, it took me longer than usual to visit my LQS. The lady is great! Asked what the machine was, and promptly...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-04-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

to lee231 The item you found in your...

to lee231
The item you found in your machine drawer looks like a hook for making hooked rugs. I used to hook ruge years ago and had what was called an automatic hook. This looks like a regular...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-04-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

to lee231 The item you found in your...

to lee231
The item you found in your machine drawer looks like a hook for making hooked rugs. I used to hook ruge years ago and had what was called an automatic hook. This looks like a regular...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-27-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By shelburn

Congratulations to your son for getting the New...

Congratulations to your son for getting the New Home treadling! And, wow you are re-lining antique riding clothes? Are you a member of a renaissance riding club?

Nancy[/quote]
Yes, you could...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-26-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

Update on my old "New Home" treadle machine. I...

Update on my old "New Home" treadle machine. I have been cleaning and polishing and soaking and scrubbing "Cora's" body, but was not able to figure out the shuttle and bobbin threading. Also didn't...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-10-2011, 04:38 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

Hello Miz Johnny That is my shuttle!!!! ...

Hello Miz Johnny
That is my shuttle!!!! Thank you ever so much!! That is just what I was looking for. I am sooooo happy. Now to get home and see if I can get the machine to sew. Everything...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

Thank you purplefiend, but my shuttle loads from...

Thank you purplefiend, but my shuttle loads from the long side. I looked at this youtube site but it doesn't help me with the threading of it. I am not at home at the present. When I get back I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

miz Johnny, That looks like my shuttle but I...

miz Johnny, That looks like my shuttle but I still don't know how to thread it. I learned to sew on a new home shuttle but the bobbin loaded from the top into the cylinder and was fairly quick and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

PLEASE HELP ME!!!! I have an early New Home...

PLEASE HELP ME!!!! I have an early New Home Treadle(1880's) and can't figure out the shuttle threading process. It loads from the side and I can't find any reference to this type of shuttle. There...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-05-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

Just worked on a Singer 401A and did o.k. but...

Just worked on a Singer 401A and did o.k. but would like to know if there is a repair manual available for this model. Have been searching on the internet, but can only find instructional manuals. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-09-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

Hi purplefiend, Love your little machine. it...

Hi purplefiend, Love your little machine. it looks similar to mine (except for the beautiful paint job!!! ) I did research on the Smithsonian site and got information on the company. And I called...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-08-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

To Purplefiend== Thanks for reply about New...

To Purplefiend==
Thanks for reply about New Home treadle. How did you determine the year of your machine? I could not find any date or model no. I have the 800 no. for the New Home Co that was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-08-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,873,498
Posted By shelburn

I have what looks like an early New Home treadle...

I have what looks like an early New Home treadle machine. Can't find any model numbers, just patent dates up to 1879 and a number below that which is 300116. The attachment Box with it says "New...
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