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11-18-2015, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. SewNSew
That's sounding pretty criptic. Are you going to share more?
Greetings,
Just so you know, it looks like you have a DAVIS brand sewing machine , not a Singer
That would also mean that using the Singer DataBase to look up the date is inaccurate, FYI
I would guess your machine is around the 1900-1902 timeframe based on the Needlebar site
http://needlebar.org/nbwiki/index.php/Davis
Just trying to help folks identify old machines,
Steve Heeter
The Victorian Sweatshop Collection
www.victoriansweatshop.com
He replied "Thank you for the help! Rob" and changed the ad.
pretty cool when it works..
11-18-2015, 08:49 AM
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Definitely nice when it works. I've had one or two where it worked and then a couple where I got an "Eff off" response. Most I just don't get a response to anymore. I reply to way fewer than I used to though.
11-18-2015, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane
Definitely nice when it works. I've had one or two where it worked and then a couple where I got an "Eff off" response. Most I just don't get a response to anymore. I reply to way fewer than I used to though.
11-18-2015, 10:57 PM
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11-19-2015, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane
Yep. One of the case latches. 
People cut them off when they can't find the key. It's better to just take it into a shop - a Singer store will have a key for sure, many of the other sewing shops will too, even a lock smith should be able to get it open. There's almost never a good reason to "permanently" damage a case to get it open. Yes, hinges and latches can be replaced but I don't think spares were always available.
People cut them off when they can't find the key. It's better to just take it into a shop - a Singer store will have a key for sure, many of the other sewing shops will too, even a lock smith should be able to get it open. There's almost never a good reason to "permanently" damage a case to get it open. Yes, hinges and latches can be replaced but I don't think spares were always available.Really kind of interesting how people will get into a case when the key isn't there. I have a 128-23 bentwood case that there are holes where the handle should attach to the bentwood case. It actually had a broken piece of what appeared to be the the original key in the lock. I also have a featherweight case with a missing latch. I was able to find a locksmith that had a bunch of little keys. I took a different FW case and we went through the keys. Actually found one that worked.
I also like the one that you posted at http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ml#post7380770 I don't have a 15 with the plated stitch length plate. Neat that it is made in Canada, too.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
11-19-2015, 08:58 AM
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11-19-2015, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Thank you. Now that you told me, I can see that. Just couldn't tell from the picture. I guess the description of "One latch on the case is missing, but the other works fine." isn't quite accurate -- not missing, just broken http://raleigh.craigslist.org/atq/5316254383.html
Really kind of interesting how people will get into a case when the key isn't there. I have a 128-23 bentwood case that there are holes where the handle should attach to the bentwood case. It actually had a broken piece of what appeared to be the the original key in the lock. I also have a featherweight case with a missing latch. I was able to find a locksmith that had a bunch of little keys. I took a different FW case and we went through the keys. Actually found one that worked.
I also like the one that you posted at http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ml#post7380770 I don't have a 15 with the plated stitch length plate. Neat that it is made in Canada, too.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Really kind of interesting how people will get into a case when the key isn't there. I have a 128-23 bentwood case that there are holes where the handle should attach to the bentwood case. It actually had a broken piece of what appeared to be the the original key in the lock. I also have a featherweight case with a missing latch. I was able to find a locksmith that had a bunch of little keys. I took a different FW case and we went through the keys. Actually found one that worked.
I also like the one that you posted at http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ml#post7380770 I don't have a 15 with the plated stitch length plate. Neat that it is made in Canada, too.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Me: "So what would you think if I paid $145 for something that was broken?"
Him: "Where ARE you?"
Me: "Antique Mall."
Him: ".... what is it?"
Me: "Sewing machine, a treadle, you know how gorgeous I think those are..."
Him: "How are you going to get it home... I have the truck."
Me: "In the ZX2..." (think small "sporty" Ford Escort)
Him: *nothing but laughter*
It was in the living room when he got home.
Whoever had owned the cabinet before though must have thought there were valuables in it. One bank of 3 drawers was broken all to pieces - one of the drawers was missing, the bottom was missing, and one of the wood pieces with a drawer lock was sitting in another drawer. In addition, the center drawer had an arm and part of the trim missing. All of it all looked like pry bar damage. A Robertson screwdriver could have prevented all of that damage if they'd just taken 2 seconds to look. I shouldn't have bought her, I know it. I've spent a fortune bringing her back to any semblance of proper.
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11-20-2015, 07:16 AM
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Which machine does this belong to. It doesn't look like the domestic ones I've seen
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/clt/5323030029.html
What to they mean by "low boy" they don't give dimensions http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/clt/5323363786.html
Another one of those "how did you come up with that price" or "You have got to be kidding" http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/atq/5279975803.html
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/clt/5323030029.html
What to they mean by "low boy" they don't give dimensions http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/clt/5323363786.html
Another one of those "how did you come up with that price" or "You have got to be kidding" http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/atq/5279975803.html
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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