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Old 08-08-2011, 03:59 PM
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good info. Sounds like I should look for a different machine for the heavy duty stuff. I am looking forward to cleaning her up to be in tip top condition and maybe find a good home for her.
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Old 08-08-2011, 03:59 PM
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Had a time getting a FW I had sold working properly. The lady said it just starting popping top thread. Then she said she had "messed with" the tensions. After some frustration I found the gib screw was loose enough so it caused the thread to catch when sewing fast. I'ved never had that particular screw loosen voluntarily; perhaps she "messed with" that as well. And got the tension back right; she had tinkered with both top and bobbin tension and it was some kind of a mess. Glad that is behind me.
Now to veg out the rest of the day.
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by malindaann
good info. Sounds like I should look for a different machine for the heavy duty stuff. I am looking forward to cleaning her up to be in tip top condition and maybe find a good home for her.
look for some old cheap Japanese machine from the 1950s or so - beat the crap out of it..... when it dies get another one but save the first one for parts.
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Silly Seller!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/atq/2535535097.html

:shock: :shock: :lol:
hahaha....I got one in a cabinet for $50.00!!!
$1,600?! REALLY?! I'm going to have to put mine up for sale and clear a nice $1,555 profit!
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by shnnn
Originally Posted by melinda1962
http://cgi.ebay.com/Singer-Portable-...item2a12d4232f

I wonder why no one is bidding on this item?
I saw a couple last week that no one was bidding on them either....
I don't get it either. $175 with free shipping...looks complete...no red flags...no bad feedback. Am I missing something?
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:21 PM
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I do not know. I am resisting the temptation to contact the seller and ask them what dream world they live in. That IS the most outrageously priced vintage machine I have seen... I think :?:[/quote]


I did write this person and asked him to reconsider his pricing. I told him that I just bought the same Rockeeter for $30.
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wesing
Am I missing something?

I was feeling the same way!!! right after it there is one with a ton of bids no free shipping
:?:
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by jljack
We made Gym bags (remember when we had to wear shorts & shirts for gym class?), skirts, and something else, but I don't remember what it was.
We had to wear one-piece gym suits. The top and the shorts were connected. UG---LEEE!!!!!
were they turquoise??? ;)
My one piece was blue.
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by jljack
We made Gym bags (remember when we had to wear shorts & shirts for gym class?), skirts, and something else, but I don't remember what it was.
We had to wear one-piece gym suits. The top and the shorts were connected. UG---LEEE!!!!!
were they turquoise??? ;)
My one piece was blue.
Mine was red and white striped top with solid red shoprts. Horizontal stripes of course and so very attractive. Luckily, high school had phased out the gym uniform by the time I arrived.
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Old 08-08-2011, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by jljack
We made Gym bags (remember when we had to wear shorts & shirts for gym class?), skirts, and something else, but I don't remember what it was.
We had to wear one-piece gym suits. The top and the shorts were connected. UG---LEEE!!!!!
were they turquoise??? ;)
My one piece was blue.
Mine was red and white striped top with solid red shoprts. Horizontal stripes of course and so very attractive. Luckily, high school had phased out the gym uniform by the time I arrived.
I refuse to describe the swimming suits they made us wear for swimming class.
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