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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2012, 04:29 PM
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Posted By Bennett

That is a wonderful story...definitely one of...

That is a wonderful story...definitely one of those meant-to-be things!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2012, 04:25 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Didn't find much in the way of sewing stuff on my...

Didn't find much in the way of sewing stuff on my weekend in the big city, just a 66 that stayed where it was. A little too rich for my blood at the thrift store. But, I did get a picture because...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2012, 04:14 PM
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Posted By Bennett

The decals on that look almost like cloisonne to...

The decals on that look almost like cloisonne to me. I definitely wouldn't have passed that one up either.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2012, 04:11 PM
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Posted By Bennett

They are darling, and they look like they're...

They are darling, and they look like they're being a great help. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2012, 04:09 PM
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Posted By Bennett

I like the poppy decals! Too cute. Edit: ...

I like the poppy decals! Too cute.

Edit: Just read they were a "home job." Very neat.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-22-2012, 04:41 AM
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Posted By Bennett

Charlee, just saw your post--keeping you in my...

Charlee, just saw your post--keeping you in my thoughts.

I get to go garage sale-ing today while visiting my sister in Hurst. I'll be on the lookout for anything good to share with y'all. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-16-2012, 12:39 PM
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Posted By Bennett

You'd have to change out the wheel on the machine...

You'd have to change out the wheel on the machine to turn it into a treadle. They are different on the electrics, being a friction drive instead of a belt drive like on Singer machines (which are...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-08-2012, 11:28 AM
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Posted By Bennett

Had another lesson in KISS yesterday. :) Pulled...

Had another lesson in KISS yesterday. :) Pulled out the 301 to finally give her a quilt to sew on, and for the life of me couldn't figure out why the top thread was making little loops on the back...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2012, 09:24 AM
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Posted By Bennett

Thanks for the link--it does look like there were...

Thanks for the link--it does look like there were a lot of neat things to see there. It's probably a good thing I've had to work, because a road trip might have gotten me into trouble. Sounds like...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-24-2012, 06:05 PM
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Posted By Bennett

How neat! Can't wait to see pictures! I've been...

How neat! Can't wait to see pictures! I've been seeing ads on CL for a sale this weekend. Wish I were closer. :)

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Also, dang it, the 2nd three-quarter Singer treadle I've seen and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-22-2012, 08:15 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Snazzy finds! They both look very clean. I like...

Snazzy finds! They both look very clean. I like the rainbow of stitches on the Viking.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-21-2012, 01:38 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Glad to hear things are improving!

Glad to hear things are improving!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-21-2012, 01:31 PM
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Posted By Bennett

I don't know about rust, but I've boiled parts to...

I don't know about rust, but I've boiled parts to remove paint (baking soda in the water, enamel or Corning glass pot that you don't use for food). It does soften up the paint on old metal parts. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-15-2012, 02:07 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Went to 2 auction previews today. First one had...

Went to 2 auction previews today. First one had a 66-16 in a cabinet and a 15-91 (poor wiring, good cosmetically) in a cabinet. I'll probably go just to see how much interest there is in them. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-06-2012, 04:57 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Well, now that it's consistently above 100 here,...

Well, now that it's consistently above 100 here, I'm finally spending some time on my list of projects! :D First up is the little 99K and cabinet. I am working on refinishing the cabinet by...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-30-2012, 01:40 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Glenn, welcome back! Isn't air conditioning...

Glenn, welcome back! Isn't air conditioning wonderful?? We've been up in the 100s for a couple of weeks now. :) I'm looking forward to your tutorial and the pics of the 1830s quilt.

Melinda,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-30-2012, 01:33 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Glad to hear you are hanging in there ok. I'll...

Glad to hear you are hanging in there ok. I'll keep you both in my thoughts.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-29-2012, 07:06 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Yep...and I need another set of legs like I need...

Yep...and I need another set of legs like I need a kick in the head! Was browsing CL and saw not just one, but two 301s for decent prices in the DFW area today. Good thing I'm here and not there...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-29-2012, 03:38 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Irishrose, if it's a Family Rotary, it should use...

Irishrose, if it's a Family Rotary, it should use standard 15x1 needles. I've had success with the rotary bobbins from Sew Classic (they just don't have the thread hole the old ones do). :)


I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-29-2012, 11:40 AM
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Posted By Bennett

Charlee, what a fun find! Are they edged in a...

Charlee, what a fun find! Are they edged in a bias strip, or is that stitching? It looks very uniform throughout the blocks.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-20-2012, 06:40 AM
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Posted By Bennett

Charlee, your Kohler is beautiful. The cabinet...

Charlee, your Kohler is beautiful. The cabinet turned out great. The veneer on front is very striking, and I can't get over that wooden pedal!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-18-2012, 08:21 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Yay! I'm back from work today and can finally...

Yay! I'm back from work today and can finally check in--noticed Glenn's new photo right away. :) :)

Editing: Should have scrolled down further to see all the wonderful pics. So glad you like...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-12-2012, 03:12 PM
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Posted By Bennett

Those are a nice change of pace from fire-engine...

Those are a nice change of pace from fire-engine red.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-12-2012, 03:07 PM
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Posted By Bennett

It seemed to work fine without lowering the feed...

It seemed to work fine without lowering the feed dogs, so I might not mess with it until it bothers me. The knob turns easily; I think the problem might be more in whatever connects the 2. I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-12-2012, 05:15 AM
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Posted By Bennett

Notsureif: Saw your standard cabinet in the pics...

Notsureif: Saw your standard cabinet in the pics section, very pretty! Since I'm a little lazy these days, I'd put a little wood base down and call that missing drawer slot a shelf! :)

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