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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-17-2015, 11:13 AM
    Replies: 4,880
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    Posted By SteveH

    wow... just wow.... ...

    wow... just wow....

    http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/atq/5354338961.html
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-17-2015, 08:52 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,331
    Posted By SteveH

    100% correct Rodney. The drill through, tap and...

    100% correct Rodney. The drill through, tap and set screw is the right way to fix this. Then, during assembly, add as thin a layer as possible of JB weld to the seam before applying the set screw. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 02:14 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,975
    Posted By SteveH

    Awesome attitude!

    Awesome attitude!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 02:12 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,331
    Posted By SteveH

    looks like a fairly fresh break. the crunch...

    looks like a fairly fresh break.

    the crunch on the bottom of the case looks to be evidence of the same...

    EDIT: It CAN be fixed.... fair bit of work, but it is doable
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 09:59 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 16,839
    Posted By SteveH

    which machine? the one the thread was about or...

    which machine? the one the thread was about or the Jeans machine?

    If the Moffat machine, the POx1 is another "system". "46x1, 1571, Sy2550, POx1" are all the same needle just represented by...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 08:21 AM
    Replies: 106
    Views: 30,702
    Posted By SteveH

    It is truly wonderful to see what is under the...

    It is truly wonderful to see what is under the years of accumulated neglect...

    This is especially true with the early machines from the major manufacturers, the simple elegance and quality that...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 08:05 AM
    Replies: 54
    Views: 16,839
    Posted By SteveH

    I woke up this morning and checked my email to...

    I woke up this morning and checked my email to find that I had received a letter from the super nice folks in Yeovil England. (where this machine was made and used in the 1800's)

    "An amazing...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 07:59 AM
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    Views: 10,662,245
    Posted By SteveH

    Welcome! and oh what a fun path you've stumbled...

    Welcome! and oh what a fun path you've stumbled upon...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-15-2015, 10:30 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 42,114
    Posted By SteveH

    The key with older unknown stuff is to be patient...

    The key with older unknown stuff is to be patient and observant.

    Gently try each shuttle with the bobbins to see what fits what.
    Pair them up and zip lock bag them for future reference(my...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-14-2015, 08:20 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,697
    Posted By SteveH

    very nice! I've lived in apartments that were...

    very nice! I've lived in apartments that were not that nice!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-14-2015, 08:19 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 3,992
    Posted By SteveH

    A hint for removing stubborn screws... After...

    A hint for removing stubborn screws... After soaking with your penetrating fluid of choice, use the LONGEST shafted screwdriver you can find that fits. The additional torque that you can apply...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-11-2015, 01:20 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 3,992
    Posted By SteveH

    Amazon.com or Home Depot

    Amazon.com or Home Depot
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-10-2015, 04:53 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,916
    Posted By SteveH

    woah.... that looks dang near brand new! I love...

    woah.... that looks dang near brand new! I love the brass trim. Too cool! Congrats
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-10-2015, 09:08 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 5,916
    Posted By SteveH

    That looks fantastic! on my list as well... ...

    That looks fantastic! on my list as well...

    The other issue is that it is not uncommon for the needles in the tubes to NOT be the ones they are supposed to be.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-10-2015, 08:33 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 5,539
    Posted By SteveH

    well, I asked my expert buddy and got this...

    well, I asked my expert buddy and got this reply... "How much you want for it? No idea what it is, not a Weed, nota Whitney... It's odd! "

    LOL

    so, the research continues....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-09-2015, 01:59 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 8,958
    Posted By SteveH

    Sewmor "Lightweight" great name

    Sewmor "Lightweight" great name
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-09-2015, 08:10 AM
    Replies: 106
    Views: 30,702
    Posted By SteveH

    a trick to clean the threads of the screws, add a...

    a trick to clean the threads of the screws, add a drop of oil and pinch the threads in your abrasive of choice (scrubbie, steel wool, etc) and then screw it out and in to the abrasive. I use a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 10:21 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,379
    Posted By SteveH

    i could indeed. off-board of course

    i could indeed. off-board of course
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 07:42 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 12,303
    Posted By SteveH

    and this is ALSO what folks do to skew their...

    and this is ALSO what folks do to skew their numbers by accident and then wonder why their tension is all over the place... (I got two different machines donated to me from the same person, for the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 07:38 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 1,093,491
    Posted By SteveH

    LOL, I LOVE seeing ads where a person wants a...

    LOL, I LOVE seeing ads where a person wants a metric ton of cash for a machine with no picture... Trust me it's coool....long exhale....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 07:32 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,379
    Posted By SteveH

    how is this? 537588 537589 Edit to...

    how is this?
    537588

    537589

    Edit to NOTE: These came from the only machine in my collection that Actually came out of a Victorian sweatshop... The reason that the bobbin has not been polished.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 06:57 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 11,773
    Posted By SteveH

    I just checked my oops box and my plain top and...

    I just checked my oops box and my plain top and neither of them have anything stamped into to bottom.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 03:11 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,379
    Posted By SteveH

    looks like the one from my W&W 12

    looks like the one from my W&W 12
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 02:20 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 5,539
    Posted By SteveH

    very interesting.. off to do some research

    very interesting.. off to do some research
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 08:17 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 6,082
    Posted By SteveH

    well, this actually got me thinking that I could...

    well, this actually got me thinking that I could do the same with my bentwood 99 case... if it'll fit, it'll be a cool "stealth modern" machine. fun gift.

    Thanks everyone.
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