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Old 10-07-2011, 10:07 AM
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I have a 1901 White treadle that came with one long needle installed and a whole bunch of shorter needles in one drawer. She sews reasonably well with the longer needle - how do I tell what size the needle is (it's pretty rusty) so I can get replacements? I'm afraid to use her much as I sure don't want to break her needle .......... thanks!
Go to this page and find your machine on the list...I'm betting that it takes the 20x1, but don't know for sure without knowing what the machine is.
http://www.ismacs.net/needle_and_sha...eedle-list.pdf
Thanks, Charlee - enclosing a picture (she's not cleaned yet but I never wait - I sew as soon as I can) Her serial is #1330531 and they dated her to June 7 - 1901. I just spent a bit of time looking on the net and can't find what I "think" she requires (20x1) -- where can I locate them (or is there an alternate size that can be used?). I sure appreciate your help ..............
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Old 10-07-2011, 01:58 PM
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Hoo boy! Made a date to see a White in a Mission cabinet tomorrow. Y'all are such a bad influence--I keep seeing this cabinet and so want one. :) Now I have to figure out if I can get it in my car.

Then of course I see this: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/2636341193.html

I really hope someone has a good home for it, because I'd have to call on it too just so it wouldn't feel neglected. Then my family really would think I'd lost it.
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Hoo boy! Made a date to see a White in a Mission cabinet tomorrow. Y'all are such a bad influence--I keep seeing this cabinet and so want one. :) Now I have to figure out if I can get it in my car.

Then of course I see this: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/2636341193.html

I really hope someone has a good home for it, because I'd have to call on it too just so it wouldn't feel neglected. Then my family really would think I'd lost it.
Offer them $25 and if they don't accept you are absolved...
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Old 10-07-2011, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Hoo boy! Made a date to see a White in a Mission cabinet tomorrow. Y'all are such a bad influence--I keep seeing this cabinet and so want one. :) Now I have to figure out if I can get it in my car.

Then of course I see this: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/2636341193.html

I really hope someone has a good home for it, because I'd have to call on it too just so it wouldn't feel neglected. Then my family really would think I'd lost it.
Bennett-What part of N Texas are you in?? I thought about going to see both of those, but then decided not to. I'm in Granbury.

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Old 10-07-2011, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
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Hoo boy! Made a date to see a White in a Mission cabinet tomorrow. Y'all are such a bad influence--I keep seeing this cabinet and so want one. :) Now I have to figure out if I can get it in my car.

Then of course I see this: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/2636341193.html

I really hope someone has a good home for it, because I'd have to call on it too just so it wouldn't feel neglected. Then my family really would think I'd lost it.
Bennett-What part of N Texas are you in?? I thought about going to see both of those, but then decided not to. I'm in Granbury.

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I'm in Wichita Falls, but my sis and BIL live around the Farmers Branch area, so I like to look around DFW in case I find something really neat. I can usually make a quick trip on the weekends if it's worth it and visit them too. Just not much around here that I've seen so far.
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Old 10-07-2011, 06:46 PM
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Have a question. Has anyone seen or own a Western Electric portable (wooden case) that is an electric two spools machine?? I have a friend wanting to sell one, but have no idea what it is worth. In really nice shape. Who made the 2 spool machines??

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2 spools? I have a 1917 Western Electric portable in a bentwood case, but it has a round bobbin. Western Electric machines were made by National, and only for 2 years 1917 and 1918. Then Graybar took the machines from National.
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Originally Posted by Suzi
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I have a 1901 White treadle that came with one long needle installed and a whole bunch of shorter needles in one drawer. She sews reasonably well with the longer needle - how do I tell what size the needle is (it's pretty rusty) so I can get replacements? I'm afraid to use her much as I sure don't want to break her needle .......... thanks!
Go to this page and find your machine on the list...I'm betting that it takes the 20x1, but don't know for sure without knowing what the machine is.
http://www.ismacs.net/needle_and_sha...eedle-list.pdf
Thanks, Charlee - enclosing a picture (she's not cleaned yet but I never wait - I sew as soon as I can) Her serial is #1330531 and they dated her to June 7 - 1901. I just spent a bit of time looking on the net and can't find what I "think" she requires (20x1) -- where can I locate them (or is there an alternate size that can be used?). I sure appreciate your help ..............
That's pretty!! :) I got some on ebay...and I'm trying to remember where I've seen a more modern substituted size, but you'll have to bear with me, it's been a long day! :lol:
I think too, Glenn said that you could use a 15x1, and just not put it as far into the clamp as you normally would?
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I love ISMACS!! :) They have the Singer serial numbers up!!

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...-database.html
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Old 10-07-2011, 09:03 PM
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Have a question. Has anyone seen or own a Western Electric portable (wooden case) that is an electric two spools machine?? I have a friend wanting to sell one, but have no idea what it is worth. In really nice shape. Who made the 2 spool machines??

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2 spools? I have a 1917 Western Electric portable in a bentwood case, but it has a round bobbin. Western Electric machines were made by National, and only for 2 years 1917 and 1918. Then Graybar took the machines from National.
Yes the National Two Spools was badged for Western Electric.

If it has a "can" in the bobbin area that holds a spool then it is a Two Spools machine.

I have seen them sell as high as $650 on ebay, last year.

Keep it!!!! It's a great machine for piecing.
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Old 10-07-2011, 09:06 PM
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I am going to try and to make the ISMACS get together after talking to my wife tonite. She really wants to meet as many folks on here as she can and I want to say thank you to everyone that has supported me during this hard time. And I think Lisa (Quiltaddict) will be there and if that is so we are going to do some serious dumpster diving!!!

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