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    01-15-2014, 06:03 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    Oh, it's Local Sewing Machine Store.

    Oh, it's Local Sewing Machine Store.
    01-15-2014, 05:08 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    yes. WD40 to clean a dingy, dusty, dirty machine...

    yes. WD40 to clean a dingy, dusty, dirty machine and not for anything else. and wipes with sewing machine oil. yes, as per him he'd rather use sewing machine oil and not tri-flow.
    01-15-2014, 03:43 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    cathy, cathy, you've been so bad this year. WOW...

    cathy, cathy, you've been so bad this year. WOW that's a nice machine(s). we want pictures. what's a silver 15-91? as in silver in color ? pardon my ignorance.

    googled it and found out that the...
    01-15-2014, 03:41 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    they do have a flexible heat shrink Very...

    they do have a flexible heat shrink

    Very Flexible Heat Shrink Polyolefin Tubing - IP49VP
    Very Flexible Heat Shrink Polyolefin Tubing has a high degree of flexibility with low shrink temperature...
    01-15-2014, 03:31 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    you've got nice machines. have not seen a 24 just...

    you've got nice machines. have not seen a 24 just now. i am also trying to get a treadle and in between the singer or white rotary as there so much inventory of white rotary treadle here. but i do...
    01-15-2014, 03:28 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    i know- that is what holding me back. such a...

    i know- that is what holding me back. such a p...a just to get into the motor wirings, i have to remove everything so it's like rebuilding the whole motor. and since you've removed everything then...
    01-15-2014, 03:24 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    he's from Vallejo. first time i've been there but...

    he's from Vallejo. first time i've been there but just amazed at all the machines all over the store floor. he had a 15-91 (or 201 ??) outside with cabinet for sale but he said $125 so i said thanks....
    01-15-2014, 03:17 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    ha ha ha. that will work too. that's what i am...

    ha ha ha. that will work too. that's what i am doing on my 16-188 cabinet refinish. i shrink wrap the motor for paint protection when i spray paint the metal parts of the cabinet.
    01-15-2014, 03:14 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    that is a nice machine and a fiddle base. looks...

    that is a nice machine and a fiddle base. looks like it just need a little cleaning up, oiling and you're good to go. good price too. that will be a nice treadle machine. congrats. and they're...
    01-15-2014, 02:17 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    guilty. i guess i will just follow Rain's...

    guilty. i guess i will just follow Rain's instructions and do it slowly and take my time. this might even be a learning experience for me and when i do need to work on my 201-2 motor (knock on wood)...
    01-15-2014, 02:01 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    joe, very well said. and sounds fair to me....

    joe,

    very well said. and sounds fair to me. we absorbed, digest and keep the best advise. i will keep that in mind. i am a newbie and trying to get as much information as i can from everyone. you...
    01-15-2014, 01:44 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    are those your machines on the last picture. i...

    are those your machines on the last picture. i like the one next to the 177.
    01-15-2014, 01:42 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    keep on looking. i am still looking for my first...

    keep on looking. i am still looking for my first treadle machine. can't find one for now. so i will keep on looking.
    01-15-2014, 01:41 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    no trust me, it's harder when one is sane about...

    no trust me, it's harder when one is sane about sewing machine. it's better when both of you are insane about it. you're so lucky. wish i could just jump in my car and shout at my wife and say 'i'm...
    01-15-2014, 01:32 PM
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    Views: 8,299
    Posted By vmaniqui

    Went to a LSWS and learned something......

    i was at LSWS to buy a lubricant and was surprised to see this guys inventory. he got like thousands of modern sewing machines and 12 of 221 FWs and some 222 for sale and more antiques sewing...
    01-15-2014, 01:10 PM
    Replies: 62
    Views: 11,373
    Posted By vmaniqui

    you know that's one thing i have not done yet....

    you know that's one thing i have not done yet. check my local thrift stores. i know that some of the members here have found good sewing machines at a thrift store. maybe i should check it out as...
    01-14-2014, 11:59 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    picture will really be helpful.

    picture will really be helpful.
    01-14-2014, 08:10 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    and sewing machine oil.

    and sewing machine oil.
    01-14-2014, 07:08 PM
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    Views: 11,373
    Posted By vmaniqui

    can't help it. here's my first buy for this year....

    can't help it. here's my first buy for this year. this is the first time i've seen a 301A in person and the first time i tested it. can't believe how nice this machine is. i am so glad and so...
    01-14-2014, 06:58 PM
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    Posted By vmaniqui

    here's one nice ole' NECCHI MACHINE ...

    here's one nice ole' NECCHI MACHINE (http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/4285941119.html). don't know if the price is nice too.
    01-14-2014, 03:48 PM
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    Views: 6,506
    Posted By vmaniqui

    couldn't believe my eyes that this Penguin...

    couldn't believe my eyes that this Penguin attachment is highly sought after. sold for $525 !! WOW. now i will keep my eyes wide open for this one.
    01-14-2014, 12:57 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 8,072
    Posted By vmaniqui

    got the machine. oiled it (hardly any oil in it),...

    got the machine. oiled it (hardly any oil in it), clean and tried sewing. it has a nice stitch. here it is.. the case is in a nice condition but quite dingy. i will try to clean it up and if i can't...
    01-14-2014, 12:50 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,251
    Posted By vmaniqui

    owner said his wife picked it up from a flea...

    owner said his wife picked it up from a flea market and he didn't know anything about sewing machine and he was so apologetic in pricing it at that amount and he thought it's a fair price. wife is in...
    01-14-2014, 12:36 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,378
    Posted By vmaniqui

    yes. i've been wanting to get that :)

    yes. i've been wanting to get that :)
    01-14-2014, 11:50 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,945
    Posted By vmaniqui

    thanks Jon, thanks Sunflowerzz and thanks...

    thanks Jon, thanks Sunflowerzz and thanks everyone. i will do the right way but in a cautious pace so that it will be safe and make the wirings last for 100 more years. :)
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