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    Search: Posts Made By: Champanier
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-23-2014, 04:03 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 7,460
    Posted By Champanier

    I saw a good explanation of how to replace the...

    I saw a good explanation of how to replace the red felt (apparently called a race wick - who knew?). It's for a Singer 66, which is very similar to the 99. Hope this helps:...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-23-2014, 03:28 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 2,405
    Posted By Champanier

    I think the Grover and Baker machines are just...

    I think the Grover and Baker machines are just beautiful. I love the lines, curves, and simplicity. Very elegant - thanks for sharing!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-20-2014, 02:23 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 9,418
    Posted By Champanier

    All aboard the W & W 9 express! Thanks to...

    All aboard the W & W 9 express! Thanks to everyone. You were all absolutely right - I didn't have the thread wrapped a full circle around the tensioner. I think it is counter-clockwise. I go over the...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-19-2014, 11:46 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 5,395
    Posted By Champanier

    Sorry - found a picture and the ebay listing is...

    Sorry - found a picture and the ebay listing is for a diiferent model. All I found was a reply to someone that said it was Pfaff part # 60271.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    01-19-2014, 11:30 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 5,395
    Posted By Champanier

    Hi, Is this what you need?...

    Hi, Is this what you need? http://www.ebay.com/itm/PFAFF-1222-Sewing-Machine-Main-Steel-Ribbed-Belt-FREE-SHIPPING-VGC-/261361330066
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-19-2014, 11:09 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 21,288
    Posted By Champanier

    Thanks - I'll look forward to seeing what you...

    Thanks - I'll look forward to seeing what you accomplish with the dremel. I have some brushes but I was afraid to use them.
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    01-19-2014, 09:38 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 856
    Posted By Champanier

    Wow, thanks! Looking forward to getting to 'know'...

    Wow, thanks! Looking forward to getting to 'know' you!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-19-2014, 11:40 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 11,689
    Posted By Champanier

    By the way, do you recommend waxing to protect...

    By the way, do you recommend waxing to protect the finish and decals? Or is there anything else to use? A friend recommended Rain Dance, but I didn't want to do anything without finding out more...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-19-2014, 11:34 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 11,689
    Posted By Champanier

    Well, the proverbial virtue of patience (I was...

    Well, the proverbial virtue of patience (I was looking somewhere else when they passed it out, and have none) actually proved to be true. After it sat for a day, the oil must have had a chance to...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    01-18-2014, 10:56 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 856
    Posted By Champanier

    Thanks for the nice greetings!

    Thanks for the nice greetings!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-18-2014, 07:26 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 11,689
    Posted By Champanier

    Thanks, everybody! You're all so helpful! I...

    Thanks, everybody! You're all so helpful! I really appreciate it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-18-2014, 06:07 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 11,689
    Posted By Champanier

    Thanks! I added Tri-Flow to the order. (We're not...

    Thanks! I added Tri-Flow to the order. (We're not close to stores.)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-18-2014, 06:00 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 21,288
    Posted By Champanier

    Thanks! I haven't found Evapo-Rust locally, so...

    Thanks! I haven't found Evapo-Rust locally, so just ordered some.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-18-2014, 05:47 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 11,689
    Posted By Champanier

    Singer 66 Stiff Bobbin Winder

    Of the three sewing machines I'm trying to fix, the lovely Singer 66 is my shining star. The only question I have is with the bobbin winder. I couldn't get it to work with the treadle - only by...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-18-2014, 05:34 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 21,288
    Posted By Champanier

    Rust and Pitting on Nickel Plating

    I've been struggling with my rusty 'new' sewing machines. I had thought the shiny parts were chrome plated and read on car restoration forums to use wadded up aluminum foil very lightly with water...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-18-2014, 05:14 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 9,418
    Posted By Champanier

    Adjusting Tension on Wheeler & Wilson 9

    I've been working on my Wheeler & Wilson 9 and I have it running (at least with the hand wheel), but I haven't been able to adjust the tension correctly. I tightened the tension nut a lot - many...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-18-2014, 04:57 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,627
    Posted By Champanier

    Rusted Decals on Free No. 5

    I found a Free No. 5 on Craigslist, and bought it with enthusiastic dreams of restoring it. I'm already stuck. There appears to be rust underneath most of the paint. Even a very light wipe with an...
    Forum: Introduce Yourself
    01-18-2014, 04:18 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 856
    Posted By Champanier

    Hi from the Catskills

    I'm in awe of people who can sew. I'm always so happy when I can actually make something, but I have to do a lot of seam ripping because I get things backwards when I try to follow the directions....
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