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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-27-2010, 08:34 AM
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Posted By chamby

Wow, I have a machine just like this one. Mine...

Wow, I have a machine just like this one. Mine does not look this good though. I still have the machine taken apart. I have not found time to clean and restore her yet. That is on my to do list.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-26-2010, 05:45 PM
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Posted By chamby

I forgot to answer this one I am sorry....A Red...

I forgot to answer this one I am sorry....A Red Eye is a type of decal that Singer used on some of its model 66's. Here is a photo of mine and Anne's (Honchey). Annes machine is the prettiest Red...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-18-2010, 09:24 AM
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Posted By chamby

Billy, Just wondering when you are going to...

Billy,
Just wondering when you are going to post the next tute on the cleaning part of the machine? My machine is setting in the basement awaiting it's bath. You know me I have to have step by step...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-14-2010, 10:11 AM
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Posted By chamby

Wow, Mickey, you're getting good. Your pictures...

Wow, Mickey, you're getting good. Your pictures look like Billy's in his tutorial. Go girl! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:[/quote]

Okay, I keep reading about the tutorial. So where is it. Billy...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-14-2010, 02:11 AM
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Posted By chamby

Well the tutorial is in the works. I will have...

Well the tutorial is in the works. I will have the first installment done tonight, and I am figuring since it is going to be so long and drawn out I will do it in 4 to 5 installments.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2010, 06:12 PM
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Posted By chamby

Sounds like the bobbin thread is not right just...

Sounds like the bobbin thread is not right just from your description.

The bobbin thread needs to go between the housing and the spring then you will see a little relief where the thread cuts...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2010, 06:08 PM
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Posted By chamby

Thanks Billy, But HELP!!! I threaded my...

Thanks Billy,
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2010, 05:41 PM
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Posted By chamby

Thanks Billy, But HELP!!! I threaded my...

Thanks Billy,
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is wrong???
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-11-2010, 04:04 PM
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Posted By chamby

I am so excited. I stopped by the sewing machine...

I am so excited. I stopped by the sewing machine shop after work today. I wanted to find out if they had a belt for my treadle machine. THEY DID!! Oh joy. Now I can put this on instead of the ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2010, 04:58 PM
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Posted By chamby

I am so excited. Got the belt on machine tonight....

I am so excited. Got the belt on machine tonight. However it needs a good oiling before I get it going. I also tried cleaning the face plate with mothers. I will have to use the Go Jo on it first. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2010, 03:46 PM
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Posted By chamby

Billy, Sorry but it is me again. So would you...

Billy,
Sorry but it is me again.
So would you advise using the kerosene if everything is moving well and not gunked up? It looks as if I give it a good dusting and oiling that it would work fine. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2010, 03:33 PM
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Posted By chamby

Wow, this looks just like mine. I am working on...

Wow, this looks just like mine. I am working on getting it running again.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2010, 03:32 PM
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Posted By chamby

Look up at the post above!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:...

Look up at the post above!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Also you can use Mothers Mag Wheel Polish or SemiChrome to polish the nickel plated parts.


Billy[/quote]

Billy I thought I had read where...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2010, 01:48 PM
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Posted By chamby

Okay Charlee, I am trying to find Billy's post...

Okay Charlee,
I am trying to find Billy's post as to what to clean my singer treadle with. I can't seem to find now. Can you please let me know which page it is posted on. I would like to get...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-06-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 44,789
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Posted By chamby

Thanks Charlee and Billy. I found the manual for...

Thanks Charlee and Billy. I found the manual for my machine on the site you gave to me.
Charlee, my baby is not new. She has been in my family for years. This was passed down to me from my Mother...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-06-2010, 05:38 AM
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Posted By chamby

I have searched on line for a free manuel to the...

I have searched on line for a free manuel to the above machine. I need the model number. How do I find this? The serial number is G4641377
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-06-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,880,901
Posted By chamby

Thanks. From the link it looks like my machine...

Thanks. From the link it looks like my machine was made in New Jersey around 1916. I am so glad to know that my machine is this old. I would actually like to know how to get into the parts of the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-06-2010, 03:26 AM
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Views: 8,880,901
Posted By chamby

Okay here are pics of my vintage sewing machine....

Okay here are pics of my vintage sewing machine. This was my Moms and the first machine that I learn how sew on.
Billy on what page are your directions for cleaning this machine.
I would love to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-03-2010, 01:47 AM
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Views: 8,880,901
Posted By chamby

I could not find the thread as well. Where did...

I could not find the thread as well. Where did you post this thread (New(old ) treasure)????
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-27-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,880,901
Posted By chamby

No1jan: I have a machine just like this one. It...

No1jan: I have a machine just like this one. It was my mothers and the first machine I ever sewed on. I am soon going to have a gentleman come to my house to clean oil and get it working again for me.
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