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    Search: Posts Made By: J Miller
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-02-2016, 02:02 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 11,460
    Posted By J Miller

    Shane, It takes the metal Class 66 bobbins. ...

    Shane,

    It takes the metal Class 66 bobbins. I get mine from Sew-Classic. Jenny's are really nice. You can use the plastic ones but they vary in quality too.
    A rule of thumb is: metal...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2016, 03:31 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,127
    Posted By J Miller

    New Years Resolutions .... does anyone really keep them?

    I've made one NY resolution. That is to resist the urge, temptation, craving, wants and desires to buy any more sewing machines until I get all my current sewing machine projects finished. UH...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2016, 11:08 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 3,431
    Posted By J Miller

    You have my condolences. Just spoofing you. ...

    You have my condolences. Just spoofing you.
    If you actually get some of those attachments to work, how about posting some tips. My track record for using them is about ..... well...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-31-2015, 05:50 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 7,710
    Posted By J Miller

    Cari, I was following that one too. ...

    Cari,

    I was following that one too. Thought about bidding on it but it went way over my budget real quick.

    Glad a QB member got it.

    Hope it sews as good as it looks.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-28-2015, 08:21 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,814
    Posted By J Miller

    Sheilz, My wife says since you don't know...

    Sheilz,

    My wife says since you don't know how to use it, send it to her ....... LOL :D !

    In lieu of that go to Singer at { http://www.singerco.com/support/instruction-manuals } type in 222...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-24-2015, 04:55 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 6,930
    Posted By J Miller

    { ...

    { http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/High-Shank-Straight-Stitch-Left-Needle-Position-Foot-5557.htm }


    Annette,

    I miss read your post. I didn't see the Super High Shank part. There's not...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-23-2015, 09:00 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 6,930
    Posted By J Miller

    Sew-Classic sells straight stitch footsies for...

    Sew-Classic sells straight stitch footsies for left homing machines.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-17-2015, 12:26 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,408
    Posted By J Miller

    I watch Shop Goodwill regularly and see the...

    I watch Shop Goodwill regularly and see the crinkle machines all the time. 27s, 28s, 127s, 128s, 99s, and 66s are what I see the most.

    I've seen one pic of one crinkle FW, and to my memory...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 04:15 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By J Miller

    Probably just model or time period variation. ...

    Probably just model or time period variation.


    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 08:17 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,975
    Posted By J Miller

    Ila, Take your time. If you start fighting...

    Ila,

    Take your time. If you start fighting with it, walk away. No point in making matters worse by accident.


    Been there, done that.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-16-2015, 08:10 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By J Miller

    steihy, As far as I know the 400s are...

    steihy,

    As far as I know the 400s are similar. Some use a built in cam along with the removable cams and some use just the removable cams, but other than that I'm fairly sure they're the same....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-15-2015, 01:34 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 4,981
    Posted By J Miller

    steihy, Here is a couple pics of that spring...

    steihy,

    Here is a couple pics of that spring in our 401a.

    The long straight end hooks over the little hook as shown in the pic below:
    538129

    The short end by the spring hooks on the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-15-2015, 01:07 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,648
    Posted By J Miller

    Maggie, I can help with the wiring, but at...

    Maggie,

    I can help with the wiring, but at this time I'm in a situation where I can't take in any work. We're still working on getting all our stuff moved here from IL.

    That's a great...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-15-2015, 08:08 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,975
    Posted By J Miller

    Ila, The only thing I can think of short of...

    Ila,

    The only thing I can think of short of taking the motor apart is to turn the motor upside down and shake it. If that doesn't work, then taking apart it about all you can do.

    Singer...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-10-2015, 05:17 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 6,082
    Posted By J Miller

    Yes it will. Joe

    Yes it will.



    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-10-2015, 05:14 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 8,958
    Posted By J Miller

    Rodney, I've posted about them before. ...

    Rodney,

    I've posted about them before. Although I prefer the cast iron machines for most use, the smaller lighter metal ones can be real jewels to use. Especially if you're taking them...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-10-2015, 05:09 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,449
    Posted By J Miller

    Ken, Had a thought about your Kenmore and...

    Ken,

    Had a thought about your Kenmore and modern Singer needles. Modern Singer needles have a tiny punch deformation on either side of the top of the needle. "Sometimes" these little...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-09-2015, 12:45 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 8,958
    Posted By J Miller

    Rodney, SEWMOR did both the 99K-10 clone and...

    Rodney,

    SEWMOR did both the 99K-10 clone and one that matches this Raico one. You're right though, that Raico looks like it was designed by a committee. All I really know about it is that it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-09-2015, 10:08 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 8,958
    Posted By J Miller

    Raico Featherweight Sewing Machine on GW

    Here's one for those that are looking for a lightweight 3/4 size machine that uses the Class 15 vertical end loading bobbin system.
    { ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-09-2015, 08:31 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,449
    Posted By J Miller

    Rodney is correct, the machine uses a 15x1 style...

    Rodney is correct, the machine uses a 15x1 style needle. Flat to the right, threads left to right.

    If the needle is hitting the needle plate somethings either bent or in wrong.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-08-2015, 08:47 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,428
    Posted By J Miller

    Cool, love those old packages. Joe

    Cool, love those old packages.

    Joe
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-07-2015, 07:17 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 7,015
    Posted By J Miller

    In the overall scheme of things our two machines...

    In the overall scheme of things our two machines aren't too far apart serial number wise.

    I took a quick look at the Smithsonian manual SteveH posted the link to and looks pretty close. I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-07-2015, 03:59 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 4,414
    Posted By J Miller

    Old Black Singers and others with the Japanned...

    Old Black Singers and others with the Japanned finish I use sewing machine oil and either a soft cloth or cotton balls.

    Modern machines like your Kenmore I use the Lysol wipes. Cleans really...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-07-2015, 03:55 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 14,084
    Posted By J Miller

    It's a 50s to 60s HA1 Clone, made by any one...

    It's a 50s to 60s HA1 Clone, made by any one dozens of Japanese manufacturers and badged for whoever sold it.

    Look underneath; is there a J- A or J- C number cast, stamped, or inked underneath? ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-07-2015, 03:49 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 4,147
    Posted By J Miller

    The stuff I mentioned at Sew-Classic is basically...

    The stuff I mentioned at Sew-Classic is basically what the hardware stores sell as lamp cord.
    There is two thicknesses of insulation. SPT-1, the thin stuff, and SPT-2, the thicker stuff. If...
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