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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-28-2011, 12:24 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

Wow, what a transformation, you did a really good...

Wow, what a transformation, you did a really good job on that, Candace
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2011, 01:50 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

That looks like aluminum rot, which is bad news. ...

That looks like aluminum rot, which is bad news. Now for someone who wants to repaint, it's not a bad deal.[/quote]

I couldn't see a bobbin case - so that would be an extra expense if it's...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-09-2011, 02:45 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

I'm :mrgreen: . I was hoping to find a 1951 FW,...

I'm :mrgreen: . I was hoping to find a 1951 FW, as my black 301 is a 1951, and that's my birth year. Mine is a 1957.[/quote]

My DH and DS lucked out last year and bought a FW off e-bay just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-04-2011, 01:45 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

Sewbizgirl, I never thought of the shoe polish on...

Sewbizgirl, I never thought of the shoe polish on the case! I have one FW case that had been left in a room someone was spray painting white - so it is covered with white specks! I wonder if shoe...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-26-2011, 10:59 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

When you are asking questions, make the...

When you are asking questions, make the distinction between Working as in the motor makes a noise and the needle goes up and down, and Working as in stitching a recognisable stitch.

If you are...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-05-2011, 11:20 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

I wish you success![/quote] I havent heard...

I wish you success![/quote]

I havent heard from them yet but it is a 1372 mile trip one way. And I am looking at 21 hours or less to get up there to get it. I have done this for a car before (1957...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-03-2011, 02:19 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

Lacelady, that is the whole point. It use to be...

Lacelady, that is the whole point. It use to be that anyone could go to a Needlebar site to see something without having a password. I have never been a member, but I could go to Needlebar and view...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-03-2011, 06:13 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

I had no problem getting into Needlebar just now...

I had no problem getting into Needlebar just now (had to try it after reading here that people were not getting through). I was asked to login with my login name and password, but it went straight...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-16-2011, 09:36 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

Well, that is interesting to note - drops feed...

Well, that is interesting to note - drops feed dogs!

I had heard the machines that do have a buttonholer attachment like the FW, but don't zig zag are a little trying to the nerves to get a button...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-12-2011, 02:51 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

[/quote] I wish some would 'find' me at the...

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I wish some would 'find' me at the kind of prices you guys are getting them. I paid over $300 for my featherweight (222), thought they go for a lot more than that sometimes.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-11-2011, 04:05 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

FOR NOTHING??? Are you the sort that if you fell...

FOR NOTHING??? Are you the sort that if you fell in the sea, you would come out dry?

I got my bobbins on ebay, by the way.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-28-2011, 02:57 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

Billy, congratulations on reaching page number...

Billy, congratulations on reaching page number 600!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-21-2011, 06:22 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

The white motors are different from the black...

The white motors are different from the black ones. They are a more powerful motor. We just talked with a SMG yesterday and he has been working on Singers for over 50 years. He gave DH a ton of info....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-21-2011, 05:17 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

Re the poor white FW that arrived in such a...

Re the poor white FW that arrived in such a state. I was under the impression that the motor for these was actually black originally, and sprayed to put it on the white ones. Am I wrong in that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-08-2011, 09:23 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

Worse than polka dots, it's polka hearts. Cute...

Worse than polka dots, it's polka hearts. Cute machine, but it would drive me crazy. I can't see it selling for that price.[/quote]

I'm pretty sure I have seen this machine on ebay - perhaps...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-23-2010, 09:02 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

I don't know if there's a similar book for the...

I don't know if there's a similar book for the 222, but I got a book called "The Featherweight 221 and I" and it shows very detailed pictures of every oiling point.[/quote]

I have that book, but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-22-2010, 04:38 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

I have a FW 222, and I got a reproduction manual...

I have a FW 222, and I got a reproduction manual for it, but I would really like to know if anyone has a GOOD diagram for where to oil it. The one in the manual is far from clear, and I would like a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2010, 04:32 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

Billy, I love the Russian Singer - I have no idea...

Billy, I love the Russian Singer - I have no idea where one might be, but that face plate is lovely. I hope you find one, there must be one out there somewhere.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-22-2010, 01:11 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

I love this. If for whatever reason you end up...

I love this. If for whatever reason you end up with one that doesn't have a machine, why not put it to another use. I'd definitely have one of these in my house.[/quote]

I don't dislike the use...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-16-2010, 04:25 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

Sorry Billy, I take it all back - you just must...

Sorry Billy, I take it all back - you just must like cleaning it a lot then. I wouldn't want to risk it getting damaged, chipped, or plain dirty, cos it looks so good.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-16-2010, 10:30 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

I bet he doesn't take it out in the rain.

I bet he doesn't take it out in the rain.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2010, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

HazelJane, You did an excellent job finding a...

HazelJane,
You did an excellent job finding a machine with all those attachments for that price. The cabinet is very nice too. I have not used my button-holer yet, but I understand that they make...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-28-2010, 02:06 AM
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Posted By Lacelady

Yes, I will post pictures tomorrow. We spent all...

Yes, I will post pictures tomorrow. We spent all afternoon getting this new FW un-jammed (is that a word?). It had a ton of thread wound around the bobbin casing. We went to the repair shop and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-27-2010, 01:26 PM
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Posted By Lacelady

Can we see a pic please? The original CL has...

Can we see a pic please? The original CL has been deleted.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-27-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,835,066
Posted By Lacelady

Perhaps they were made for ambidextrous sewers to...

Perhaps they were made for ambidextrous sewers to speed up production.
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