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    Search: Posts Made By: Rach L.
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2014, 09:22 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 23,291
    Posted By Rach L.

    Ok, the belt is fine, and the hook is turning (I...

    Ok, the belt is fine, and the hook is turning (I misread what you wrote, sorry), but the needle is still hitting the shuttle. Would it be helpful to post a video?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2014, 06:38 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 23,291
    Posted By Rach L.

    I apologize for the turned picture. I'm not sure...

    I apologize for the turned picture. I'm not sure how to rotate it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2014, 06:37 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 23,291
    Posted By Rach L.

    The hook is not turning, and the needle is the...

    The hook is not turning, and the needle is the correct size, 206x13 (a short stubby needle)

    Perhaps these pictures will help....

    Here you can see the needle pass to the left of that arm, and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2014, 05:55 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 23,291
    Posted By Rach L.

    Singer 306K help

    A few months back I picked up a 306K. I finally got around to working on it the past few days, and was beyond excited when I discovered a little hidden cubby in the cabinet and found numerous feet,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-20-2014, 08:56 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 30,847
    Posted By Rach L.

    KenmoreRulesAll I completely agree with that...

    KenmoreRulesAll I completely agree with that statement! :D
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-19-2014, 05:00 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 30,847
    Posted By Rach L.

    So after all of you kindly gave your thoughts on...

    So after all of you kindly gave your thoughts on the 306k, I decided to pass...my room is limited and I preferred to wait for a machine I really wanted. As fate would have it, the woman selling the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-13-2014, 09:21 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 30,847
    Posted By Rach L.

    Singer 306k

    There's a 306k for sale in my area pretty darn cheap. However, I know that this machine takes odd needles, changing the bobbin can be a pain, and there is a possibility the timing was monkeyed with...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2014, 08:49 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,268
    Posted By Rach L.

    Yay, I found the rubber supports! I had them in...

    Yay, I found the rubber supports! I had them in some paper towel after drying them, and they got thrown away by accident...GASP! However, the hubby looked through the bag I used when I was doing my...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-07-2014, 10:46 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,268
    Posted By Rach L.

    Miriam, I've never thought of headlight...

    Miriam, I've never thought of headlight cleaner...great suggestion. I'll give dawn a try first though. I've already used goo gone and Clorox wipes. Although I'm sure the case is clean enough to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 10:36 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,268
    Posted By Rach L.

    Rodney, I had no idea you could restore plastic...

    Rodney, I had no idea you could restore plastic color. I'm afraid to try it....yet incredibly tempted. Will it make the plastic too thin and compromise it's strength?

    Pennycandy, it's not...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 10:06 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 8,638
    Posted By Rach L.

    The last time I used the machine I had just...

    The last time I used the machine I had just finished cleaning and oiling it. I thought it would be good to go. However anytime I tried to sew a lighter weight fabric, I got either bird nesting, or...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 09:58 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 4,997
    Posted By Rach L.

    LOL...you've caught the bug! :D

    LOL...you've caught the bug! :D
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 05:44 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 8,638
    Posted By Rach L.

    Well, if you can guarantee it, you have to mentor...

    Well, if you can guarantee it, you have to mentor me through the repair process, lol. At one time, I had it sewing nicely, and it was my favorite machine. I just don't know what and where something...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 03:56 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,268
    Posted By Rach L.

    Singer 185J

    Here are my before/after pics of my Singer 185J. There is also the case cover with this, but figured nobody wanted to see that. It lost its beautiful original pistachio color anyway (you can see...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 02:08 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 8,638
    Posted By Rach L.

    Yeah, the ad didn't mention the complete model...

    Yeah, the ad didn't mention the complete model number info...I suppose that would be pretty helpful. Well, nobody has said anything negative about the old Kenmores from this generation, so I may...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 12:12 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 8,638
    Posted By Rach L.

    That's exactly how I feel Barny! I'm just...

    That's exactly how I feel Barny! I'm just starting to run out of room, lol. I love the looks of this machine though! I probably should've mentioned it's a Kenmore 52
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-06-2014, 11:53 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 8,638
    Posted By Rach L.

    Anyone familiar with this?

    I found this lavender beauty on CL. I am fond of my other older Kenmore, although it does give me issues from time to time. Before I drive nearly 3 hours for this, anyone have any experience with...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-05-2014, 04:32 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,319
    Posted By Rach L.

    The comments in here are cracking me up! Thanks...

    The comments in here are cracking me up! Thanks for brightening my day! :)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-03-2014, 01:30 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,596
    Posted By Rach L.

    She sews! SHE SEWS!!!! I am sew happy! Thanks...

    She sews! SHE SEWS!!!!
    I am sew happy! Thanks guys for all your help! After going over everything, I think (embarrassingly) I did have the needle in backwards. :o
    The needle goes in a little...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-31-2014, 11:04 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,596
    Posted By Rach L.

    Ok, thanks to Crocee I have the manual, and I...

    Ok, thanks to Crocee I have the manual, and I will go through it. I will redo everything to make sure it is being done correctly, and I'll verify I have the needle in correctly. I really want this...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-31-2014, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,596
    Posted By Rach L.

    My "new" 185J

    I got what I thought was a good deal on a Singer 185J. She cleaned up beautifully and I couldn't wait to use her....there is where the trouble lies. I looked up the threading diagrams for this...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-16-2014, 01:01 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 6,481
    Posted By Rach L.

    Yes, I'll do my best to get a pic tonight,...

    Yes, I'll do my best to get a pic tonight, otherwise I'll get it posted tomorrow. Thank you so much for all the help!!!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-14-2014, 10:44 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 6,481
    Posted By Rach L.

    Mark, I know I did get some oil around the belt. ...

    Mark, I know I did get some oil around the belt. I'll also check to see if this is further contributing to the issues. Thanks so much!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-06-2014, 03:33 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 6,481
    Posted By Rach L.

    I have the machine another oil bath, and checked...

    I have the machine another oil bath, and checked to see if I could find anything wrong with the bobbin. I didn't find anything wrong there, but, the bobbin winder does not always want to work...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-04-2014, 03:24 PM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 4,582
    Posted By Rach L.

    Wow! Nice find! :D

    Wow! Nice find! :D
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