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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-18-2015, 08:41 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,459
    Posted By J Miller

    Gear driven rotary hook machines have no trouble...

    Gear driven rotary hook machines have no trouble driving the point of the hook right through fingers. :(
    531055
    I got the scar to prove it.

    As for thread and debris jamming them up, that...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2015, 10:01 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,194
    Posted By J Miller

    No experience with it, but it's purty and I'd...

    No experience with it, but it's purty and I'd like to have one to play with. Yes I know, it's Chicom made.


    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2015, 02:35 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 8,402
    Posted By J Miller

    Diane, Yes the Free #5 and my Free Long...

    Diane,

    Yes the Free #5 and my Free Long Bobbin Rotary, actually a Free Model CE uses the same design shuttle drive mechanism. Looks complicated, but it's the smoothest VS machine I have.

    It...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-14-2015, 07:33 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,160
    Posted By J Miller

    CD, As far as I can tell from the owners...

    CD,

    As far as I can tell from the owners manual pics, yes it's the same design.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-13-2015, 04:34 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,160
    Posted By J Miller

    Dianne, The machine does use a long bobbin...

    Dianne,

    The machine does use a long bobbin and it is a VS. It's the way the shuttle carrier is driven that is the rotary part.

    All my VS machines are still in IL so I can't take pics for you,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-11-2015, 03:50 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,160
    Posted By J Miller

    I do make custom bags, drawstring and other...

    I do make custom bags, drawstring and other closure types as well. Got it down to a science, but for my foot controllers I figured out how to use one 9"x11" piece of felt and a length of Velcro to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-11-2015, 03:19 PM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 13,396
    Posted By J Miller

    I find the 401 / 500 series very easy to use. ...

    I find the 401 / 500 series very easy to use. They do tend to need a lot of maintenance and they need to be kept clean, but what the hey, you maintain your car don't you?

    Our 401 was in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-11-2015, 03:14 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,042
    Posted By J Miller

    I've never measured a set of FW motor brushes. ...

    I've never measured a set of FW motor brushes. ATt 3/8" I think I'd buy a set just to be safe. The springs usually just twist onto the stub on the end of the brush. If it won't it's probably...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-10-2015, 02:29 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,160
    Posted By J Miller

    Miriam, Great use for unneeded t-shirts. ...

    Miriam,

    Great use for unneeded t-shirts.


    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-10-2015, 07:08 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,042
    Posted By J Miller

    When I pull motors apart I clean the insides of...

    When I pull motors apart I clean the insides of the case with denatured alcohol, then clean the commutator with it too. I do not clean the windings with alcohol as that can dissolve the lacquer on...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-09-2015, 08:52 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,638
    Posted By J Miller

    I'd almost bet that's a left homing machine. ...

    I'd almost bet that's a left homing machine. Meaning that when set on straight stitch the needle sits to the left. Those take special left home SS presser feet available Sew-Classic and other...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2015, 03:41 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 6,622
    Posted By J Miller

    All those machines will fit in most Singer...

    All those machines will fit in most Singer cabinets. However, there is a cabinet originally intended for the 27/127 that the others will not fit in. So the answer is ... maybe.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2015, 08:29 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 13,396
    Posted By J Miller

    Rodney, I'd pic a 401a or a 500a. Within...

    Rodney,

    I'd pic a 401a or a 500a. Within your criteria that's the machine(s) that would do it for me.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2015, 05:03 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,607
    Posted By J Miller

    Looks like the top was originally for a narrower...

    Looks like the top was originally for a narrower set of irons.

    Contact forum member MacyBaby, she's got a bunch of treadles she can use for reference. She might be able to help you out.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2015, 04:55 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,969
    Posted By J Miller

    Since it's made by JUKI I'm glad you got it. ...

    Since it's made by JUKI I'm glad you got it.

    I've looked all over the internet and even sent JUKI emails, but have found nothing and got no replies from JUKI. I'm sort of at a stalemate.

    It...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-05-2015, 06:18 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 15,975
    Posted By J Miller

    Linda, First you'll need to clean all the...

    Linda,

    First you'll need to clean all the old gummed up oil out of the mechanicals. Then properly oil it. The sluggish movement of the cam follower is the best clue you gave.

    Then, well this...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-05-2015, 03:58 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,358
    Posted By J Miller

    Ken, The Kenmore 117-552 was made for Sears...

    Ken,

    The Kenmore 117-552 was made for Sears by White in 1954. I have two others like that but different numbers and they are excellent sewing machines. Well worth refurbishing.

    I also...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-05-2015, 03:47 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,969
    Posted By J Miller

    My HOTHER SEWMATIC 529812 has the same...

    My HOTHER SEWMATIC
    529812
    has the same decals. It is made by JUKI and is one fine machine. Look underneath and see if it's marked.
    Mine is marked JUKI in many places.

    What does or did it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-04-2015, 05:12 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,696
    Posted By J Miller

    Even the ones with the "S" shaped guides can be...

    Even the ones with the "S" shaped guides can be adjusted right or left to help center the thread in the bobbin. I've played with a few of them from 99s to 66s and others and got "most" of them to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-04-2015, 05:09 AM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 7,682
    Posted By J Miller

    Yes, that SEWMOR 303 is aluminum. Mine in it's...

    Yes, that SEWMOR 303 is aluminum. Mine in it's case with it's controller weighs about the same as our FW in the box does.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-04-2015, 05:06 AM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 4,568
    Posted By J Miller

    Hand powered grinding wheel? Joe

    Hand powered grinding wheel?


    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-04-2015, 05:01 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,658
    Posted By J Miller

    Stretch belts also put too much constant load on...

    Stretch belts also put too much constant load on the motor bearings. And they do no last near as long as a real belt.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-04-2015, 04:59 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,696
    Posted By J Miller

    What Miriam said, or adjust the thread tensioner...

    What Miriam said, or adjust the thread tensioner / guide on the bed at the base of the pillar. By moving it left or right away from the side it builds up on you can usually hit a spot where it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-02-2015, 03:22 PM
    Replies: 39
    Views: 7,682
    Posted By J Miller

    Speak of the devil ...... { ...

    Speak of the devil ...... { http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Vintage-Sewmor-Model-303-Sewing-Machine-24020379.html }.


    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-02-2015, 03:18 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,585
    Posted By J Miller

    Oooooo, nice machine. Shiny and well cared for...

    Oooooo, nice machine. Shiny and well cared for it looks like.

    The case will take a lot of work and recovering, but for one who likes a challenge it's doable.

    The accessories do not go with...
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