miriam

Nancy, I'm so glad it got there ok. I tried to pack it so it wouldn't bang up. I don't know much but that was the pedal that came with it - kind of on a short wire isn't it? I've seen the cords for about $20. I don't know if sew-classic has it or not. I think it takes a standard Pfaff cord.

Candace

A magic eraser is abrasive and I wouldn't want to use that on painted surfaces. But, thanks.

BoJangles

I already tried finding a cord by googling. I come up with all kinds of Pfaff cords, but not one specific for the 260. This machine has a weird cord set up! The motor is under the bed of the machine so it had a different looking set up.

Nancy

BoJangles

Hello Miriam! Nope, not a standard Pfaff cord! I have 5 other Pfaffs and none of them have a cord that matches, or is interchangeable with any of my other Pfaffs! This one is even different than any of those cords! Believe me, I tried every cord to every machine! They are all unique to each machine I have.

The bobbin case is the same case that my Pfaff 130 uses, and my Pfaff 1222e - which means the bobbins are the same too! The 260 has over 80 decorative stitches, a buttonholer, and man is it made HEAVY! I love it. Rod hot wired the machine using[ATTACH=CONFIG]344177[/ATTACH] the cord from my pink Sterling and the light works - the machine runs! I can't run it that way though - I don't know how to hot wire anything! This Pfaff is from 1961 - did I say that already! I love the way it looks and can't wait to run it for real! I looked up a couple 260's on e-bay, the foot pedal probably is right because someone had stuck it in a cabinet with a knee control! All I need is a cord and I am good to go!

jennb

that's a cool looking decal on the base. What is on it?

jaba

I just removed a price mark from a permanent marker today on a white singer. Moistened my rag and added a little comet and rubbed very gently, it came right off and looks like new.

Candace

Well, the alcohol took enough of the marker off that I'm satisfied. Thanks Up North for the suggestion. Here it is. It's a Brother 221 Galaxie and I'm guessing it's from the 70's. I got it for not much, because there's no foot control. I have an extra that I need to rewire for a permanent solution. I spent about 2 hours degreasing and lubricating. The reverse and stitch length arm were pretty stuck. All the innards are metal including the cams. However, there are two nylon gears. One has a small crack but it still sews great and all the stitches are nice. My Morse has a similar crack and also sews great. So, I'm not going to worry about it. What I think is pretty cool are the built in stitches. I've never seen a machine this age with built in duck, butterfly and fish stitches. Neato! I like the lemon color and I'm glad I was able to get it running.

grayhare

Hi Candace, a very nice looking machine!! I found this blog, and look at what they use to clean their machine.
They were dealing with pen (ink). I would have thought that alcohol would damage the surface, but no damage, that is good.

http://lifewithlou.blogspot.com/2011/07/pinky-love.html

Crossstitcher

Nancy and Candace nice looking machines. Love those colors.

BoJangles

Jennb, if you are talking about the Pfaff - that is not a decal - but, it does sort of look like one! That is the embroidery stitch design selection card. There is no way I'd - or anyone - would know how to make all those stitches without the little wheel to turn around - point to the stitch - then it tells you how to set the machine up for the stitch. It has designs on both sides! I am really impressed with this machine - it does 1, 2, or 3 needle designs!

Nancy