singer model #99 needle plate
05-01-2014, 09:00 AM
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I don't like doing searches unless it's to identify a machine - but I love sharing pictures! So if some wants information about what they have or what is different or what is missing - I'm fine.
I'm not as "fine" with the ones that are asking for sources for parts and supplies - but mostly that is because there are very few sources out there - and unless someone on here has an extra they are willing to part with. Which I don't have a problem if I got it - unless it seems like the same person is always asking for free stuff - but that rarely happens.
Which reminds me, I've got to get caught up and figure out if I've forgotten to send something to someone that I said I would send them. Right now I have no idea how many balls I've dropped - I've still got lots of extra stuff to get rid of, but unfortunately no needle plates for a 99.
I'm not as "fine" with the ones that are asking for sources for parts and supplies - but mostly that is because there are very few sources out there - and unless someone on here has an extra they are willing to part with. Which I don't have a problem if I got it - unless it seems like the same person is always asking for free stuff - but that rarely happens.
Which reminds me, I've got to get caught up and figure out if I've forgotten to send something to someone that I said I would send them. Right now I have no idea how many balls I've dropped - I've still got lots of extra stuff to get rid of, but unfortunately no needle plates for a 99.
05-01-2014, 02:00 PM
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Mike,
I am old school. I still write with a fountain pen. I still own and use typewriters. I still write hand written letters on paper and send them via the USPS in an envelope with an old fashioned stamp. I still have a black and white tv, although it won't work cos it's analog and I don't have a digital converter box for it.
My cell phone is not a "smart phone". It won't take pictures, won't do the internet, won't do anything but make phone calls and texts.
I still own a rotary telephone.
I'm an analog person in a digital age.
I am old school. I still write with a fountain pen. I still own and use typewriters. I still write hand written letters on paper and send them via the USPS in an envelope with an old fashioned stamp. I still have a black and white tv, although it won't work cos it's analog and I don't have a digital converter box for it.
My cell phone is not a "smart phone". It won't take pictures, won't do the internet, won't do anything but make phone calls and texts.
I still own a rotary telephone.
I'm an analog person in a digital age.
The last thing I asked was if you think it would be worth considering a sticky thread about helping folks like you. Only Anastasia has answered but then added that she enjoys proxy searching.
Do you think it would be worth considering a sticky thread with educational assistance for analogue people such as yourself? My dad might be interested too
(he was a typewriter mechanic until they disappeared). Fountain pens are nice, but very modern: Where's your quill??I.T. means Information Technology. Should I start the thread with this?
(joke).I'm hard to offend, and Steve I meant if someone asks something really simple they can do themselves, I won't, but instead show them how to do it. It's far more useful and satisfying. Researching is different. If someone asks an interesting, non-trivial question, I also like to help them find the answer. I know if I wanted to know about medieval armour, you da man!
05-01-2014, 02:29 PM
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Mike,
I think a sticky thread on how to search would be an excellent idea. However getting the moderators and administrators on this board to do that might be the deal breaker. I really don't think they like us here.
Quill, never did use one of those. However I have used the old Esterbrook dip pens and glass dip pens. I didn't really keep up with them as carrying a bottle of ink in my pocket was kind of messy.
There is still a typewriter repair shop here in Springfield. I really would like to get my three to the shop for servicing before they disappear too.
Joe
I think a sticky thread on how to search would be an excellent idea. However getting the moderators and administrators on this board to do that might be the deal breaker. I really don't think they like us here.
Quill, never did use one of those. However I have used the old Esterbrook dip pens and glass dip pens. I didn't really keep up with them as carrying a bottle of ink in my pocket was kind of messy.
There is still a typewriter repair shop here in Springfield. I really would like to get my three to the shop for servicing before they disappear too.
Joe
05-01-2014, 11:54 PM
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Oh I see. Without the sticky it'd just get lost after a few days and we'd be back to where we are now. Well, I can only ask and see what they say.
05-02-2014, 12:10 AM
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05-02-2014, 05:31 AM
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If you didn't speak up it wouldn't have happened
05-02-2014, 05:22 PM
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Hi Joe,
The last thing I asked was if you think it would be worth considering a sticky thread about helping folks like you. Only Anastasia has answered but then added that she enjoys proxy searching.
Do you think it would be worth considering a sticky thread with educational assistance for analogue people such as yourself? My dad might be interested too (he was a typewriter mechanic until they disappeared). Fountain pens are nice, but very modern: Where's your quill??
I.T. means Information Technology. Should I start the thread with this? (joke).
**I'm hard to offend**, and Steve I meant if someone asks something really simple they can do themselves, I won't, but instead show them how to do it. It's far more useful and satisfying. Researching is different. If someone asks an interesting, non-trivial question, I also like to help them find the answer. I know if I wanted to know about medieval armour, you da man!
The last thing I asked was if you think it would be worth considering a sticky thread about helping folks like you. Only Anastasia has answered but then added that she enjoys proxy searching.
Do you think it would be worth considering a sticky thread with educational assistance for analogue people such as yourself? My dad might be interested too
(he was a typewriter mechanic until they disappeared). Fountain pens are nice, but very modern: Where's your quill??I.T. means Information Technology. Should I start the thread with this?
(joke).**I'm hard to offend**, and Steve I meant if someone asks something really simple they can do themselves, I won't, but instead show them how to do it. It's far more useful and satisfying. Researching is different. If someone asks an interesting, non-trivial question, I also like to help them find the answer. I know if I wanted to know about medieval armour, you da man!
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