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10-05-2013, 12:40 PM
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Even the beautiful machines get the stitch...
Even the beautiful machines get the stitch selector stuck up.
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08-03-2013, 02:00 AM
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In all honesty no it should be sponsored by...
In all honesty no it should be sponsored by Tri-flow oil and some of the places that sell parts... but I doubt if they have any more money than we do...
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08-02-2013, 02:17 AM
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It would be so much fun to travel from place to...
It would be so much fun to travel from place to place and stay with QB members wouldn't it. I bet you could at least all the way across the US maybe even go all the way around the world.
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07-31-2013, 08:50 AM
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Glenn has more and you can PM or email and he can...
Glenn has more and you can PM or email and he can answer questions.
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07-31-2013, 02:01 AM
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Well, I'm glad the two needles trick worked in...
Well, I'm glad the two needles trick worked in more than one way!!! I love playing with them. The points do not come to the same level. They are not even when they are in all the way. I'm glad...
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07-29-2013, 07:50 AM
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You need the right size needles. I like the...
You need the right size needles. I like the Schmetz universal needles the best then Organ or maybe Singer. You can use up to size 18. For the fine stitches you want smaller size needles. Cathy...
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07-29-2013, 05:59 AM
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You ARE allowed to play a little you know!
You ARE allowed to play a little you know!
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07-29-2013, 05:50 AM
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It is a LOT of fun to see what 2 needles will do!...
It is a LOT of fun to see what 2 needles will do! You can use 2 different color threads!
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07-29-2013, 05:36 AM
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I've used about any needles on mine. Did you know...
I've used about any needles on mine. Did you know you can put 2 needles in together? Mine uses about any thread.
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07-29-2013, 04:46 AM
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Some of mine came with felt some did not - I'd...
Some of mine came with felt some did not - I'd pull it out and toss it. Maybe you can cut a new piece and put it in if you like.
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07-28-2013, 11:21 AM
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You can take things off. Just do one at a time....
You can take things off. Just do one at a time. Keep track of what you take off - think ahead how you are going to get it put back on. Muv has a very nice video about cleaning a sewing machine:...
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07-28-2013, 10:20 AM
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Maybe you can start by cleaning off any excess...
Maybe you can start by cleaning off any excess oil and be sure to clean off lint. Then let us know what else you find.
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07-27-2013, 10:10 AM
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Some times on the tension, I get it all together...
Some times on the tension, I get it all together and it doesn't seem to adjust right. Then I take off the end nut, give that inside nut another slight turn and put it all back. Sometimes that does...
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07-26-2013, 01:33 AM
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I would be over the moon... The tension needs to...
I would be over the moon... The tension needs to be rebuilt. I wish I could reach into my computer screen, take it off and clean it for you. I like to clean up the springs and the disks. Everything...
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07-18-2013, 05:21 AM
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The regular sewing oil has paraffin - sets up and...
The regular sewing oil has paraffin - sets up and you will be doing a lot of cleaning. Joe uses it around his cats.
I'm thinking the T-F I use is suppose to be food safe.
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07-18-2013, 04:03 AM
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Tammi wants hers to chain stitch, too - I don't...
Tammi wants hers to chain stitch, too - I don't know if she got it to do it or not. A Singer 600 or 603 Touch and Sew are nice machines when the bobbin area works. If not just use it as a chain...
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07-18-2013, 03:53 AM
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I bet the accessories are in the drawer unit. ...
I bet the accessories are in the drawer unit.
That table and machine are very, very nice.
You have some really wonderful friends.
I think you found the perfect home for the table and the machine...
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07-18-2013, 12:31 AM
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Pics did not come up on my computer. I am so...
Pics did not come up on my computer. I am so bummed out.
I learned another place that must have oil and Miriam must have missed it.... It is the spring that holds the bobbin in. I had one that...
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07-15-2013, 03:12 PM
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I would love to see that car!!!!!!!!!! in my...
I would love to see that car!!!!!!!!!! in my drive way... :D:D:D
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07-12-2013, 01:39 PM
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I'm really liking that table!!! I have one of...
I'm really liking that table!!! I have one of those machines. SWEET!!!!!! The first one I got came out of the trash. It was a big mess. It took a long time but I did get it working. Hopefully you...
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04-03-2013, 05:35 PM
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Here is someplace that sells the belts: ...
Here is someplace that sells the belts:
http://www.spinnerschoice.com/Spinning%20Accessories/default.html
Stretchy poly-cord drive bands for your spinning wheel are durable and easy to install....
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04-03-2013, 05:30 PM
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401A and a 411G rear - the 411G has that hole in...
401A and a 411G rear - the 411G has that hole in the back for the belt to go through no hole in the 411A.
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04-03-2013, 05:26 PM
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Singer 401G again 406107
Singer 401G again
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04-03-2013, 05:25 PM
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The balance wheel has a step in it - a spinning...
The balance wheel has a step in it - a spinning wheel belt may fit better than the leather belt. I had to shim mine out because the belt was sort of thick. I have heard of people filing a grove in...
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01-24-2013, 04:15 PM
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You just wait a couple days for the Tri-Flow will...
You just wait a couple days for the Tri-Flow will work - if it doesn't work hit it again with the oil.
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