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    Old 06-05-2014, 10:17 PM
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    Hello everyone,

    I'm new around here, and stumbled upon this board/thread through various other websites, while trying to do some research on a machine I just bought off ebay. It caught my eye instantly, and the fact that it was made in Japan and all metal encouraged me to buy it. However, when it arrived, the stitch length dial was not working and I'll need to have it serviced. Being the DIY girl that I am, I wanted to see if I could figure out the problem myself, but I can't for the life of me find a manual for this machine. That's when I found out about "badged" machines from Japan. I was wondering if anyone could help me ID this machine to see what it was modeled after. It's an Emdeko Mark IV...

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    Old 06-06-2014, 01:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by GroovyEyeDesigns
    Hello everyone,

    I'm new around here, and stumbled upon this board/thread through various other websites, while trying to do some research on a machine I just bought off ebay. It caught my eye instantly, and the fact that it was made in Japan and all metal encouraged me to buy it. However, when it arrived, the stitch length dial was not working and I'll need to have it serviced. Being the DIY girl that I am, I wanted to see if I could figure out the problem myself, but I can't for the life of me find a manual for this machine. That's when I found out about "badged" machines from Japan. I was wondering if anyone could help me ID this machine to see what it was modeled after. It's an Emdeko Mark IV...

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    Looks like 1980s to me. I don't know of any manuals. Your problem with the dial may be dried up oil somewhere in the system. You will need to oil inside the machine. Anyplace that moves will need some oil.
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    Old 06-06-2014, 09:20 AM
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    When I opened it up to oil it, I noticed the dial wasn't hooked onto anything. it's just turning freely! The person I bought it off of claims it was fine, but how could a piece disappear? It could merely be detached, but I don't see any dangling pieces.
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    Old 06-06-2014, 09:44 AM
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    Welcome Groovy!

    This looks like it will take some discussion. May I suggest that you go ahead and open a new thread? That way we can really get into a focused chat without other posts mixing it up!

    Cool looking machine! I collect pre 1900's machines, so I am practically worthless to you here but I thought I would chime in with a welcome!
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    Old 06-06-2014, 09:47 AM
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    thought I would share my latest Tradecard (Victorian business Card) acquisition.

    This is an advert/card for the "New" Elias Howe Model B (which I have two of) I think it is one of the most beautiful in my collection.

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    Old 06-06-2014, 10:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by SteveH
    Welcome Groovy!

    This looks like it will take some discussion. May I suggest that you go ahead and open a new thread? That way we can really get into a focused chat without other posts mixing it up!

    Cool looking machine! I collect pre 1900's machines, so I am practically worthless to you here but I thought I would chime in with a welcome!
    Will do, Steve!
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    Old 06-06-2014, 07:19 PM
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    cool threader. It was advertised as not having the spare hooks but if you look at the little bump in the front pic and at the back of where the hook mounts in the back view you will see BOTH spares are there.

    Too Cool.

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    Old 06-07-2014, 12:10 PM
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    Being the sewing machine geek that I am, I splurged and got a mint condition mocha-colored 201K this morning, made in Great Britain. I cannot wait to sew with it!! $70 for this gem... but reading up on 201s, it deemed a worthy investment, considering the shape it's in!

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    Old 06-07-2014, 01:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by groovyeyedesigns
    being the sewing machine geek that i am, i splurged and got a mint condition mocha-colored 201k this morning, made in great britain. I cannot wait to sew with it!! $70 for this gem... But reading up on 201s, it deemed a worthy investment, considering the shape it's in!

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    nice machine....
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    Old 06-07-2014, 08:38 PM
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    I love those bases. They seem heavier than the older case bottoms.
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