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    Search: Posts Made By: Rodney
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-01-2015, 09:32 AM
    Replies: 153
    Views: 195,088
    Posted By Rodney

    I've used electrolytic rust removal for larger...

    I've used electrolytic rust removal for larger things like woodworking machinery. It does wonders for cleaning up cast iron. It only removes rust, good metal isn't harmed. Baking soda works,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-01-2015, 09:13 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 6,177
    Posted By Rodney

    Is the needle in correctly? If it's backward it...

    Is the needle in correctly? If it's backward it won't pick up the thread. If it's right then you might have a timing problem. The bobbin won't move unless the needle pulls the thread from it....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-31-2015, 07:46 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 3,312
    Posted By Rodney

    Congrats on getting it running! It's always a...

    Congrats on getting it running! It's always a good feeling to bring one back to life. I have 2 27s, One is waiting on a few tension parts but I do like the way they sew.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-31-2015, 10:36 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,028
    Posted By Rodney

    That had to hurt. Rodney

    That had to hurt.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-30-2015, 01:33 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 5,117
    Posted By Rodney

    Good question. my thought is the price of fuel...

    Good question. my thought is the price of fuel has pretty well killed the idea of going mobile for retirement for a lot of people. Space rent for RVs isn't cheap either. Between the two, I think...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-30-2015, 04:36 AM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 1,093,491
    Posted By Rodney

    Apparently another dreamer. If they drop a zero...

    Apparently another dreamer. If they drop a zero they will be much closer to a reasonable price.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-30-2015, 04:33 AM
    Replies: 1,347
    Views: 316,955
    Posted By Rodney

    Get some leather needles. They're shaped to cut...

    Get some leather needles. They're shaped to cut through the leather.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-30-2015, 04:29 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 4,687
    Posted By Rodney

    What Manalto said. Here's the link to ISMACS'...

    What Manalto said. Here's the link to ISMACS' database: http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-sewing-machine-serial-number-database.html

    The area around the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 02:49 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,256
    Posted By Rodney

    Neat machine! IIRC OldSewnSew (Jim in Oregon)...

    Neat machine! IIRC OldSewnSew (Jim in Oregon) had one of those machines and wrote about it here. He hasn't been on in quite a while though.
    I think I remember him mentioning it takes an odd size...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 01:24 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 1,093,491
    Posted By Rodney

    These guys have been trying to sell this machine...

    These guys have been trying to sell this machine at this price for over a year.
    http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clt/5180656198.html
    Can't imagine what the problem is.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 01:21 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 1,093,491
    Posted By Rodney

    Here's another good buy on a 301: ...

    Here's another good buy on a 301:
    http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/5194282412.html
    301 with accessories and an Art Deco desk and matching stool. All for $100.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 10:27 AM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 1,093,491
    Posted By Rodney

    I'm surprised it's still listed. It's an...

    I'm surprised it's still listed. It's an oyster/beige 301 for $10.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 10:07 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,506
    Posted By Rodney

    I think I would find a different place to do...

    I think I would find a different place to do business.
    Joe's got you pointed in the right direction. As long as it's low shank you should be set. I don't know of any that are available for top...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 10:01 AM
    Replies: 1,347
    Views: 316,955
    Posted By Rodney

    Probably the most important tool is a good...

    Probably the most important tool is a good tablesaw. They just make things so much easier and safer than a handheld power saw. A basic base is very simple to build. Accurate measuring and cutting...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 09:51 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 4,065
    Posted By Rodney

    It might be a mistake with boys being boys but...

    It might be a mistake with boys being boys but you might try leaving the pockets on and sewing them into your quilts. I don't know if that would work with your designs though. I would love to see...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-29-2015, 09:48 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 4,065
    Posted By Rodney

    I've only been at it for approaching 2 years now....

    I've only been at it for approaching 2 years now. So far it hasn't been an issue. I do try to find a reason to give each of my working machines a little attention. It's not easy for me either. I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2015, 12:48 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,858
    Posted By Rodney

    Dogs and chickens don't go together very well-at...

    Dogs and chickens don't go together very well-at least not for long.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2015, 12:47 PM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,631,314
    Posted By Rodney

    Very nice! Rodney

    Very nice!
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2015, 12:39 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,581
    Posted By Rodney

    Congrats on a great gift! Your machine looks...

    Congrats on a great gift! Your machine looks like it's in great shape. It won't take much at all to get it ready to sew again. As far as cleaning it, Joe nailed it. Also check out the sticky on...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2015, 10:33 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,876
    Posted By Rodney

    DSL here. I wish it was a true high speed...

    DSL here. I wish it was a true high speed connection. It's more money than we have to spend though. DSL is cheap and it's a lot better than dial up.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2015, 10:26 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,858
    Posted By Rodney

    Very cool Cathy! It's going to look great when...

    Very cool Cathy! It's going to look great when you and your husband are finished.

    Caroline if you have your own house and there's no ordinances against them you can have chickens in the city. I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-28-2015, 10:22 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 4,899
    Posted By Rodney

    It's been a while since I've seen this thread. ...

    It's been a while since I've seen this thread. Great job on refinishing the case and remaking the pin cushion.
    Rodney
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-27-2015, 06:20 PM
    Replies: 51
    Views: 11,286
    Posted By Rodney

    I discovered commercial thread cones a while ago....

    I discovered commercial thread cones a while ago. I was given a few by a friend. Now I only use the little retail spools if I need to match a color or something. The giant cones are just more...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-27-2015, 05:39 PM
    Replies: 1,347
    Views: 316,955
    Posted By Rodney

    The bases I'm building are pretty similar to the...

    The bases I'm building are pretty similar to the tute I did a while back, actually a little simpler. They're just functional. I got a little bit of scrap birch plywood that I was able to build a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-27-2015, 05:35 PM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 8,326
    Posted By Rodney

    A good friend has a newer Pfaff that I've sewn a...

    A good friend has a newer Pfaff that I've sewn a little bit on. As much as I don't like new cheap machines I do have to say the newer high end machines are pretty nice. I wouldn't turn one down.
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