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12-26-2011, 10:44 AM
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It's a New Home Model A-1. This particular model was a transitional one. The very early ones had a boat shuttle, but the majority of them have the vibrating (bullet) shuttle. I've only seen one with a boat shuttle. I have a nice one in a parlor cabinet sitting right next to my computer. I gave a lot for this one, because the pittypat factor was sky high.
According to Charles Law, "The oldest versions of this model have a low-mounted bobbin winder and high mounted pick-up hook. The newest versions have a high mounted bobbin winder and low mounted pick-up hook." I believe you'll find this machine to be made before the 1890's, as models made during that time period had rounded corners on the bedplate as opposed to the square ones of this model. That change came sometime in the 1880's.
According to Charles Law, "The oldest versions of this model have a low-mounted bobbin winder and high mounted pick-up hook. The newest versions have a high mounted bobbin winder and low mounted pick-up hook." I believe you'll find this machine to be made before the 1890's, as models made during that time period had rounded corners on the bedplate as opposed to the square ones of this model. That change came sometime in the 1880's.
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12-26-2011, 11:45 AM
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It's a New Home Model A-1. This particular model was a transitional one. The very early ones had a boat shuttle, but the majority of them have the vibrating (bullet) shuttle. I've only seen one with a boat shuttle. I have a nice one in a parlor cabinet sitting right next to my computer. I gave a lot for this one, because the pittypat factor was sky high.
According to Charles Law, "The oldest versions of this model have a low-mounted bobbin winder and high mounted pick-up hook. The newest versions have a high mounted bobbin winder and low mounted pick-up hook." I believe you'll find this machine to be made before the 1890's, as models made during that time period had rounded corners on the bedplate as opposed to the square ones of this model. That change came sometime in the 1880's.
According to Charles Law, "The oldest versions of this model have a low-mounted bobbin winder and high mounted pick-up hook. The newest versions have a high mounted bobbin winder and low mounted pick-up hook." I believe you'll find this machine to be made before the 1890's, as models made during that time period had rounded corners on the bedplate as opposed to the square ones of this model. That change came sometime in the 1880's.
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12-26-2011, 11:49 AM
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I have inherited an old New Home treadle, and have established it's manufacture year as 1890. Unfortunately, I have no instructions to go with it, and I can't figure out how to thread it. Although I learned to sew on a treadle in the 1940's, that was many moons ago and a different manufacturer, and I don't think I would remember how to thread it if I had it. This one was my aunt's and I would love to try it out. Any suggestions?
12-26-2011, 12:05 PM
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12-26-2011, 12:13 PM
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12-26-2011, 01:03 PM
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I have inherited an old New Home treadle, and have established it's manufacture year as 1890. Unfortunately, I have no instructions to go with it, and I can't figure out how to thread it. Although I learned to sew on a treadle in the 1940's, that was many moons ago and a different manufacturer, and I don't think I would remember how to thread it if I had it. This one was my aunt's and I would love to try it out. Any suggestions?
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12-26-2011, 01:24 PM
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Ever have one of those days? I went to an auction a few weeks ago & I got a few machines. I've also gotten some from CL and the TS. I've looked at only a couple. I started with the dirtiest worst one - a Japanese Deluxe that really does need a manual and I haven't seen one yet. It has been cleaned but still has frozen knobs - I think I need to apply some heat. Then I thought I was buying a cabinet at the auction - Lo & behold there was a machine... it is a Singer Stylist all frozen up. So I thought, well, I'll open it up and see what there is. Out fell some plastic gears... I think that is now a parts machine - besides, I already sold the cabinet... Then I took a look at the Vindex I found on CL. It seems to be missing the stitch adjustment lever and there are parts dangling under where it should go so I wonder if that one is a parts machine, too. Then I found a Singer 66. silver decals in frightful condition. I can see why you would dis-assemble and soak in kerosene - this one is varnished pretty good on the bottom and innards. I cleaned the chrome some what - not the prettiest one I've ever seen... It is a back clamp and the foot is there. The wheel now turns freely - wonder of wonders. I should thread her up and see what she will do. Pretty sorry little machine. Then I opened up a little Spartan - pulled off the bad wires... then popped a hand crank on it - after a bit of tension adjusting she sews like a dream. I think she needs to be nailed to a table to hold her down.
In the middle I got a message from my youngest son - the new baby was in ICU - OMG - panic for me. Then he called back - the baby had gas... snicker - it is ssssssoooooooo much easier to have grand children...
In the middle I got a message from my youngest son - the new baby was in ICU - OMG - panic for me. Then he called back - the baby had gas... snicker - it is ssssssoooooooo much easier to have grand children...
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12-26-2011, 01:35 PM
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I also have a New Home treadle made in 1882 that is also a coffin top.
12-26-2011, 01:35 PM
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The search is over - though I didn't do the searching. Last Summer there was a Redeye on Craigslist in NJ. My son was working there, so I asked him to look into it. Neither of us could get a response from the seller, but that alerted Dan to the fact I wanted one. When he saw one in a barbeque shop in NJ, he knew why. He hunted NJ, DE, NY, PA, OH, etc. He found an'immaculate' one whose machine looked rough and the cabinet was in five pieces. He found $350 ones, but knew there was a $50 one out there because that was the price of the NJ one. Finally found one he thought was reasonable in Muskegon, MI. After dinner Christmas Eve, he and wife disappeared and carried in my present. Here she is - a 1918 Singer 66 with Redeye decals. The cabinet needs some work and the machine is very dirty, but he knew I'd be happy cleaning her up.
12-26-2011, 01:39 PM
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The search is over - though I didn't do the searching. Last Summer there was a Redeye on Craigslist in NJ. My son was working there, so I asked him to look into it. Neither of us could get a response from the seller, but that alerted Dan to the fact I wanted one. When he saw one in a barbeque shop in NJ, he knew why. He hunted NJ, DE, NY, PA, OH, etc. He found an'immaculate' one whose machine looked rough and the cabinet was in five pieces. He found $350 ones, but knew there was a $50 one out there because that was the price of the NJ one. Finally found one he thought was reasonable in Muskegon, MI. After dinner Christmas Eve, he and wife disappeared and carried in my present. Here she is - a 1918 Singer 66 with Redeye decals. The cabinet needs some work and the machine is very dirty, but he knew I'd be happy cleaning her up.
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