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    Search: Posts Made By: SteveH
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-27-2017, 10:12 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,585
    Posted By SteveH

    Just for perspective. $100 in 1864 →...

    Just for perspective.

    $100 in 1864 → $1,460.40 in 2016
    $150 in 1864 → $2,190.60 in 2016
    $300 in 1864 → $4,381.21 in 2016

    $100-$300 was the range for the G&B machines at that time. ($300...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2017, 04:15 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,585
    Posted By SteveH

    Singer #12 583010 1865 Grover and Baker ...

    Singer #12
    583010

    1865 Grover and Baker
    583011

    1864 Singer Letter A (not decals, Hand Painted with Mother Of Pearl)
    583012
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-26-2017, 08:48 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 10,988
    Posted By SteveH

    my favorite "big harp" machine. Singer Improved...

    my favorite "big harp" machine. Singer Improved Manufacturing, the predecessor to the 31. Also the largest fiddlebase they made (as far as I know)

    582996

    and for scale reference, this is it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-24-2017, 03:50 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 6,338
    Posted By SteveH

    it is the same screw used on the units with a boss

    it is the same screw used on the units with a boss
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-23-2017, 09:26 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 6,338
    Posted By SteveH

    if your machine does not have a boss, it can use...

    if your machine does not have a boss, it can use one of these.

    This is an original Singer part SIMANCO #195978
    https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.websitetoolbox.com/197085/2984126

    We are working...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-28-2017, 11:29 AM
    Replies: 183
    Views: 178,372
    Posted By SteveH

    yes, same mounting location

    yes, same mounting location
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-27-2017, 03:15 PM
    Replies: 183
    Views: 178,372
    Posted By SteveH

    Does anyone here know the TPI and DIA of the...

    Does anyone here know the TPI and DIA of the Motor/handcrank mounting screw for New Home machines
    (This machine in particular) I have tha machine and the handcrank, but no screw. Singer is NOT a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-15-2017, 07:09 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,915
    Posted By SteveH

    Hey folks, The bantam takes a standard...

    Hey folks,

    The bantam takes a standard singer handcrank. The only "complex" thing we did was set it up with the motor bracket AND the handcrank for my student who was in Afghanistan. The machine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-14-2017, 11:14 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By SteveH

    Yes indeed, I have requested it and they sent it...

    Yes indeed, I have requested it and they sent it within 3 hours!!!!!

    I cannot seem to post the PDF here, so it is on my forum site under the manuals section
    Thank you so very much for getting me...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-14-2017, 07:58 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By SteveH

    Thanks I wrote to the Smithsonian and they have...

    Thanks I wrote to the Smithsonian and they have already replied!

    "While you found the record for this Singer manual on the Libraries’ website on sewing machine trade literature, the manual is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-13-2017, 02:56 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By SteveH

    Maria - THANK YOU! Now to figure out how to get...

    Maria - THANK YOU! Now to figure out how to get to SEE that...
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-13-2017, 02:53 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By SteveH

    Singer's 1st machine was the model 1, made for...

    Singer's 1st machine was the model 1, made for comercial sewing, followed by the #2 and #3

    Singers 1st domestic machine was the "family" (also known as the turtleback) It was SO BAD that Singer...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-12-2017, 11:26 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By SteveH

    580427 Yes, it is the 1964 Singer Letter A...

    580427

    Yes, it is the 1964 Singer Letter A that preceded the New Family!

    Here is the upper "tension" assembly. Still trying to figure out how to adjust her to get a decent stitch.
    580428
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-11-2017, 02:35 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By SteveH

    Mickey2 - Yes, different from the Model 12, but...

    Mickey2 - Yes, different from the Model 12, but it IS actually a US maker.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-11-2017, 01:49 PM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By SteveH

    Can you guess the make and model of this?

    Ok, I actually DO know what it is.... (Otherwise I would not have bought it!)

    However when I took this shot it was unusual enough to merit the "Can you guess" game.

    580380
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-23-2017, 12:46 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 3,914
    Posted By SteveH

    Fine Steel wool and SM oil will work great. Just...

    Fine Steel wool and SM oil will work great. Just be sure to clean it really well after.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-10-2017, 07:56 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,372
    Posted By SteveH

    My machines will be glad to see that they are not...

    My machines will be glad to see that they are not the only ones with animal hair! LOL

    I will check my collection of handcranks and report back any that are not a 3:1 ratio
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-09-2017, 03:34 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 10,918
    Posted By SteveH

    Enough? LOL I have 15 handcranks and 25 treadles...

    Enough? LOL I have 15 handcranks and 25 treadles set up in an 950 sq ft house.... (all pre 1900 machines, all work)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-09-2017, 02:51 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 10,918
    Posted By SteveH

    You are correct leonf, I was referring to Singer!...

    You are correct leonf, I was referring to Singer!

    The only ones I know of that do not are the ones with the handle mounted on the Handwheel directly. If you know of units with a handcrank...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-09-2017, 07:16 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 10,918
    Posted By SteveH

    in regards to sewing with a handcrank... ...

    in regards to sewing with a handcrank...

    With an electric machine or treadle most folks use one hand in front, and one hand behind the stitch. You have NO feel for the "pull" that the machine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-09-2017, 07:10 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,931
    Posted By SteveH

    Remove the presser foot and see how it enters the...

    Remove the presser foot and see how it enters the hole in the needle plate. This will tell you if the head is somehow out of alignment or if the issue is with the presserbar or foot.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-21-2017, 01:14 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 15,807
    Posted By SteveH

    my smallest handcrank and my favorite handcrank ...

    my smallest handcrank and my favorite handcrank

    1960's James Weir
    576926

    1880's Jones Hand Machine
    576927
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-22-2017, 04:09 PM
    Replies: 46
    Views: 15,351
    Posted By SteveH

    Most of he portables portion 575211

    Most of he portables portion

    575211
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-25-2017, 03:22 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 12,481
    Posted By SteveH

    The question you have to ask yourself in regards...

    The question you have to ask yourself in regards to badged machines like that Imperial, is What kind of rare are you looking for (or value). This machine may be rare because of the nameplate, but...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-10-2017, 03:08 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 9,707
    Posted By SteveH

    never too old.... Made in 1862 Still sews just...

    never too old.... Made in 1862 Still sews just fine
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