Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    • Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell >

  • Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell

    • Register
    FAQ
    Calendar
    Search
    Today's Posts
    Mark Forums Read
    Vendor Directory

    Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell

     
    Old 05-04-2013, 05:42 AM
      #41261  
    Senior Member
     
    grant15clone's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2012
    Location: Brookfield, IL
    Posts: 862
    Default
    Originally Posted by bpeace4u
    Thanks. I oiled it really good last night and let it set overnight. It seems the sticking is gone now.
    I work on several machines at a time. When I get a new-to-me machine I always oil it up really good and run it or at least turn the hand wheel several times to let the oil soak into it. Quite often when I come back to it to work on it, it spins better than when I put it away. I am glad to hear it is going well there for you.
    ~G~
    grant15clone is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 05:50 AM
      #41262  
    Member
     
    Join Date: May 2013
    Posts: 30
    Default
    Does anyone know how I met thread the machine. I have never used a Treadle. It is odd to me. Here is a picture of the machine if it helps.[ATTACH=CONFIG]411677[/ATTACH]
    Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version Name: 935444_10200455639146708_222339541_n.jpg Views: 327 Size: 67.1 KB ID: 411677  
    bpeace4u is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 03:14 PM
      #41263  
    Member
     
    Join Date: May 2013
    Posts: 30
    Default
    OK new issue. I took the bobbin threader off to clean it better as it was really dirty. I also took the little arm that moves the thread back and forth off. After putting it back on the arm will move as far out as it ijs supposed to, but when it needs to strart going back to the right it doesn't. It doesn't spring back into place like it used to. Anyone know why?
    bpeace4u is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 03:22 PM
      #41264  
    Super Member
     
    Miz Johnny's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Lexington, KY
    Posts: 1,222
    Default
    Definitely a National; looks like a model VB-TT(4). Probably somewhere in 1890 to early 1900's. I'll see if I can find my list of badged names.
    Miz Johnny is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 03:32 PM
      #41265  
    Member
     
    Join Date: May 2013
    Posts: 30
    Default
    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
    Definitely a National; looks like a model VB-TT(4). Probably somewhere in 1890 to early 1900's. I'll see if I can find my list of badged names.
    Thank you. I believe you are right. I looked up that machine and it looks just like mine
    bpeace4u is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 03:36 PM
      #41266  
    Super Member
     
    Miz Johnny's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Lexington, KY
    Posts: 1,222
    Default
    My list of badged names says Davis and Free, but this is definitely a National.
    Miz Johnny is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 03:48 PM
      #41267  
    Member
     
    Join Date: May 2013
    Posts: 30
    Default
    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
    My list of badged names says Davis and Free, but this is definitely a National.
    the one I have is badged Charles William store new York city.
    bpeace4u is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 04:06 PM
      #41268  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Huntsville, AL
    Posts: 2,609
    Default
    Originally Posted by bpeace4u
    the one I have is badged Charles William store new York city.
    It is made by Davis around 1890, I have a badged Davis called the Pathfinder. I also have a manual.
    Skip
    Glenn is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 04:08 PM
      #41269  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Huntsville, AL
    Posts: 2,609
    Default
    Originally Posted by Glenn
    It is made by Davis around 1890, I have a badged Davis called the Pathfinder. I also have a manual.
    Skip
    It is the same machine as yours bpeace4u. Mz Johniy is correct
    Skip
    Glenn is offline  
    Old 05-04-2013, 04:08 PM
      #41270  
    Member
     
    Join Date: May 2013
    Posts: 30
    Default
    Originally Posted by Glenn
    It is made by Davis around 1890, I have a badged Davis called the Pathfinder. I also have a manual.
    Skip
    You wouldn't happen to know how to thread it would you? I do not have a manual.
    bpeace4u is offline  
    Page 4127 of 4479
    « First
    3127
    3627
    4027
    4077
    4117
    4125
    4126
    4127
    4128
    4129
    4137
    4177
    4227
    Last »
    Related Topics
    Back to Subforum
    For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    View Next Unread
    Anker DZ?

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts
    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is Off
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off

    Thread Tools

    FREE Quilting Newsletter