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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-06-2015, 03:34 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

According to the article it weighs 12 pounds....

According to the article it weighs 12 pounds. I've not seen one but I think Candace has one.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-03-2014, 06:00 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

Model number UHT J266E I dug out the magnifying...

Model number UHT J266E I dug out the magnifying glass so I could see it.
CD your info sounds about right on the age from the looks of it. When did MW go out of business? Early 1980s?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-03-2014, 04:54 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

I just fixed up another cute 3/4 size machine. It...

I just fixed up another cute 3/4 size machine. It is a Montgomery Ward made by Happy. This little machine has zig zag. I'm not sure of the date of it. Probably right before MW shut down just a guess....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-28-2013, 02:18 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

someone posted a really nice 3/4 size clone:...

someone posted a really nice 3/4 size clone: http://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/will-real-15-clone-please-stand-up-t164361-46.html window 458
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-27-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

I finally got this little old lady packed up to...

I finally got this little old lady packed up to send to California.
I won't steal all the thunder - just a little sneak preview.
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-27-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

3-1 ration on a hand crank can go about as fast...

3-1 ration on a hand crank can go about as fast as I want to! My DGD needs slower than that - she needs 1 to 1.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-25-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

I have to tell one on Cinderella. Someone came to...

I have to tell one on Cinderella. Someone came to my shop to buy a machine and saw my Cinderella machine. They wanted to know how much I wanted. I told them I would have to ask my DGD if it could...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

you can almost see the balance wheel - I made a...

you can almost see the balance wheel - I made a little cover - I had a piece of quilted fabric and an embroidered doily for a pocket and some ribbon around the edges and for ties... It is covering a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

AWE cute. I picked up a 3/4 size Minnesota not...

AWE cute. I picked up a 3/4 size Minnesota not too long ago - looks much the same. I haven't had time to test it out. It looks like they could be cousins.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

I think it might have been. She had a really cool...

I think it might have been. She had a really cool rig. She bought the knife sharpener and then build something for it to go on. I think if you mounted it on an adjustable frame it would be even...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-26-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

Those Class 31 Singers should turn nice & easy on...

Those Class 31 Singers should turn nice & easy on a HC or a treadle. There was a lady at Ray White's class made a free standing hand crank out of a knife sharpener crank. She added some wood and a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-25-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

NO - the machine is at an angle and the HC has to...

NO - the machine is at an angle and the HC has to go straight - You have to get it tight enough to not flop around and mar the machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

If I only had one vintage machine - that might be...

If I only had one vintage machine - that might be it... BTW what is it setting in?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

I have yet to see one in great shape that works...

I have yet to see one in great shape that works right. Most people with one that looks great have neglected something or they would still be using it... I just fixed one with a tension someone took...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

somebody know what this little long bobbin...

somebody know what this little long bobbin machine is called? I stuck a hand crank on it - works very smooth and quiet. 371741
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

They do work best in a base or a cabinet - turns...

They do work best in a base or a cabinet - turns a lot better with the bobbin thing off the table and they only have 3 legs so are a bit wobbly.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-22-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

I did that with mine too! It was used as a play...

I did that with mine too! It was used as a play prop for Fiddler on the Roof.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-22-2012, 02:37 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

Muv has a wonderful tutorial on winding the...

Muv has a wonderful tutorial on winding the bobbin then putting it in the shuttle and making it sew. It is in the sticky links but in case you can't find it, here is a link:...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-21-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

ON those you just order the motor, wires and foot...

ON those you just order the motor, wires and foot pedal from sew-classic and it is one screw. Nothing springs out at you.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-21-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

I like all kinds of old sewing machine! I just...

I like all kinds of old sewing machine! I just happen to have a bunch of those little machines right now so I though I would feature them. I loved sewing on my little Spartan until I gave it to my GD...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-20-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

Those are tough little beasts. Heavy so they...

Those are tough little beasts. Heavy so they don't dance all over the place - built about like a Singer 99 inside. I've seen them on CL around here for about $65.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-20-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

"But, miriam, you said my Leader by National...

"But, miriam, you said my Leader by National couldn't be 3/4 size no matter how tiny she is because she has a nice work area to the side of the needle which makes the bed longer - now you have her...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-20-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

In front of a more full size Vindex Special, is...

In front of a more full size Vindex Special, is another little 3/4 machine that followed me home:
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-14-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 54,254
Posted By miriam

Is that Wheeler & Wilson a needle feed? Can't be...

Is that Wheeler & Wilson a needle feed? Can't be - I see feed dogs. walking foot? It is an odd foot on there. I enlarged the pic by holding down the control key and hitting the plus key a couple...
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