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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-17-2014, 02:45 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Standard Treadle

This is my recent buy I found at a local antique shop. I'm unable to find much info on the brand. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where I can find out the age via it's serial no. I did google...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-14-2011, 05:17 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

I just purchase my daring/FM foot from...

I just purchase my daring/FM foot from SewClassic.com...Someone on the site recommended them and said the cheapest one they carry 5.99 was the best she ever used...I figured why not for that price...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-14-2011, 03:40 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

I just purchase my daring/FM foot from...

I just purchase my daring/FM foot from SewClassic.com...Someone on the site recommended them and said the cheapest one they carry 5.99 was the best she ever used...I figured why not for that price...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-13-2011, 03:58 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

I just purchase my daring/FM foot from...

I just purchase my daring/FM foot from SewClassic.com...Someone on the site recommended them and said the cheapest one they carry 5.99 was the best she ever used...I figured why not for that price...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-11-2011, 03:52 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

I have an opportunity of purchasing a "1876...

I have an opportunity of purchasing a "1876 Domestic D treadle" in a very nice cabinet...belt broken but machine has no rust and graphic very nice...I wasn't able to open plate where bobbin is...I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-24-2011, 05:32 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

All the really old machines can sew through those...

All the really old machines can sew through those flat felt seams with no problem! I have use my Wheeler & Wilson's and my 127 with no problems at all!

Yesterday, I finished some Easter projects,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-24-2011, 04:00 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Can anyone tell me how I might remove rust from...

Can anyone tell me how I might remove rust from the metal portions of this singer...This was my Grandmother's and stored in damp basement for yrs...She works and body in great condition.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-21-2011, 03:57 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Well I found class 66 bobbins today at Joann's ...

Well I found class 66 bobbins today at Joann's for my " 1910 redeye". Unfortunately couldn't wind them on the 1910 the bobbin hole is a bit too small but fit on the 301 to wind. The other day I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2011, 02:52 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

They do make two diff bobbins for the 301. I...

They do make two diff bobbins for the 301. I just had my 301 serviced...just found her at a tag sale...she needed work and a bobbin case. the bobbin case he sold me was made in China and needs a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2011, 02:40 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Wow never saw one like that before...

Wow never saw one like that before...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-18-2011, 03:30 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Yes turn the center knob on the handwheel...

Yes turn the center knob on the handwheel clockwise and the wheel will free spin loading the bobbin and the needle will not move. Glenn[/quote]

Thanks Glenn...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-18-2011, 03:11 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

OK Vintage Machine owners...another question...On...

OK Vintage Machine owners...another question...On my 301 and my Redeye when you wind bobbin the needle goes up and down also...Is there some way to wind the bobbin without that happenning? I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2011, 07:53 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Sharon already answered your question. You do...

Sharon already answered your question. You do have a beautiful Redeye Model 66. That machine looks to be in great shape. Wow, I thought the Redeye decals were started in about 1910 or later -- you...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2011, 05:35 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Thank you ladies...then I'll feel confident if...

Thank you ladies...then I'll feel confident if buying class 66 bobbins on ebay...And right now I'll keep it Electric. I have my Grandmothers old Singer cabinet that I'm hoping she'll fit...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2011, 04:18 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Billy can you tell me what type of bobbins this...

Billy can you tell me what type of bobbins this machine takes? Is this considered a "redeye"...It is dated 1910.
Also confused since research tells me it's a 66 but booklet that came with the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2011, 12:25 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Hmmmm...if it is like my Elna it is definitely...

Hmmmm...if it is like my Elna it is definitely not like a Feather Weight in weight. It is a wonderful machine and I think you got a steal. Enjoy! Does she look like mine? I think she sews nicer then...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2011, 11:50 AM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

Does anyone have an Elna Grasshopper...I just...

Does anyone have an Elna Grasshopper...I just purchased one this morning complete with case that turns into a sewing table with original paper work and booklets...I found it on Esty for 85 in mint...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-29-2011, 03:34 PM
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Posted By hobbykat1955

My ebay buy arrived yesterday...1910 "redeye" ...

My ebay buy arrived yesterday...1910 "redeye" with case and luckily bobbin case. She does work but needs a good oiling. I won the bid with 14 others already bidding. I waited for the last few...
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