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11-19-2014, 10:25 AM
#21
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VS is Vibrating Shuttle - it has a long shuttle/hook that moves back and forth instead of a round shuttle/hook that moves in circles (either all the way around (full rotary) or back and forth (oscillating, like a Singer 15).
VS machines come in two basic types - those that go back and forth, and those that go side to side. Typically the side to side are older machines, often with "boat" shuttles instead "bullet" shuttles.
As to Feet - often the feet between a Mfg VS and Rotary machines are interchangeable, but not always. However bed mount items (like the shirr plate and underbraider) are often unique as most of those for the VS machines are hooked to a plate that slides in place of the front throat plate.
VS machines come in two basic types - those that go back and forth, and those that go side to side. Typically the side to side are older machines, often with "boat" shuttles instead "bullet" shuttles.
As to Feet - often the feet between a Mfg VS and Rotary machines are interchangeable, but not always. However bed mount items (like the shirr plate and underbraider) are often unique as most of those for the VS machines are hooked to a plate that slides in place of the front throat plate.
11-19-2014, 12:58 PM
#22
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Possibly more than you realize LOL!! Start by taking measurements, you want three measurements plus one "eyeball",
width of top gap (basically 1/4" or 3/16") then the height, and then the distance from the front gap to the needle hole (this is most often 1/2" or 5/8") and then look closely to see if the needle hole is centered in front of the gap, or offset to the left or right, and if it's a large offset or a slight offset.
BTW - there are sets that don't have a closed needle hole in the hemmers/binder. I refer to them as "open toed" feet, have no idea if they have an official name.
width of top gap (basically 1/4" or 3/16") then the height, and then the distance from the front gap to the needle hole (this is most often 1/2" or 5/8") and then look closely to see if the needle hole is centered in front of the gap, or offset to the left or right, and if it's a large offset or a slight offset.
BTW - there are sets that don't have a closed needle hole in the hemmers/binder. I refer to them as "open toed" feet, have no idea if they have an official name.
11-19-2014, 07:58 PM
#23
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Possibly more than you realize LOL!! Start by taking measurements, you want three measurements plus one "eyeball",
width of top gap (basically 1/4" or 3/16") then the height, and then the distance from the front gap to the needle hole (this is most often 1/2" or 5/8") and then look closely to see if the needle hole is centered in front of the gap, or offset to the left or right, and if it's a large offset or a slight offset.
BTW - there are sets that don't have a closed needle hole in the hemmers/binder. I refer to them as "open toed" feet, have no idea if they have an official name.
width of top gap (basically 1/4" or 3/16") then the height, and then the distance from the front gap to the needle hole (this is most often 1/2" or 5/8") and then look closely to see if the needle hole is centered in front of the gap, or offset to the left or right, and if it's a large offset or a slight offset.
BTW - there are sets that don't have a closed needle hole in the hemmers/binder. I refer to them as "open toed" feet, have no idea if they have an official name.
11-19-2014, 08:24 PM
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you need pictures - I need HELPPP!!! If you were closer, I'd invite you over and you'd learn a lot, probalby go home with a lot too.
there was a time I had my stuff somewhat organized -
But then I kept acquiring faster than I had time to catelogue.
About half of what is on the shelves in the middle is done
but not the rest . . . over half of these are top clamp, and most are different from each other in some way, and some are partials I need to combine to make a complete set.
And the most recent stuff that's not been even moved upstairs yet (and I have three black metal boxes with "stuff" inside in transit)
And with the snow and cold, not much progress has been made on my Machine Shed for a while. Should be warming up enough to get out there this weekend.
BTW -most of my Singer stuff is elsewhere
there was a time I had my stuff somewhat organized -
But then I kept acquiring faster than I had time to catelogue.
About half of what is on the shelves in the middle is done
but not the rest . . . over half of these are top clamp, and most are different from each other in some way, and some are partials I need to combine to make a complete set.
And the most recent stuff that's not been even moved upstairs yet (and I have three black metal boxes with "stuff" inside in transit)
And with the snow and cold, not much progress has been made on my Machine Shed for a while. Should be warming up enough to get out there this weekend.
BTW -most of my Singer stuff is elsewhere
Last edited by Macybaby; 11-19-2014 at 08:27 PM.
11-20-2014, 06:57 PM
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Ah, I wish I could come! You have a real treasure trove. And I've never been to South Dakota. What a good plan to have a machine shed - I've just taken over the house.
11-25-2014, 04:51 AM
#28
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Most of my siblings still live on the north side of the Twin Cities (White Bear Lake/Hugo) and that is where I grew up. DH and I like to drive up through Mankato on our way, but the winter weather usually keeps us much closer to home.
Next summer when my Machine Shed is all set up and things are more organized, you are more than welcome to come visit and see all my "stuff" in person. Of course, that goes for anyone traveling through. Eventually I want to set up a traveling collection and go to some of the TOGA events. Both DH and I enjoy the machines, so it's something fun we plan on doing together.
11-26-2014, 06:45 AM
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wanted to add - anyone wanting to come see the vintage collection - if they are interested, they can also have a turn on the HQ long arm. Since it's a 12' frame, the vast majority of time there is about 3' of free space on the end to play with.
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