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02-15-2011, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I have joined the vintage machine club! My first vintage is my new treadle. Just got her today. I know she needs at least a belt and a bit of metal near the needleplate.
Just did some more research and I think it's a King Class, made between 1900-1920.
http://www.kelsew.info/Domestic/dome...lsnolinks.html They were copies of the Singer Model 27/127
This is the only one that has decals like mine.. but I could be wrong.
Just did some more research and I think it's a King Class, made between 1900-1920.
http://www.kelsew.info/Domestic/dome...lsnolinks.html They were copies of the Singer Model 27/127
This is the only one that has decals like mine.. but I could be wrong.
:D
02-15-2011, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by denise d
Guess I will join the fun. :D
Last night I got a new baby, her name is Elvirna. Her serial number is G1579905. From a couple of the links, I am thinking that she is from Elizabeth, NJ around 1911.
She is in super rough shape, but the tutorials will help solve that :)
Any additional information ya'll can tell me, I would greatly appreciate.
Last night I got a new baby, her name is Elvirna. Her serial number is G1579905. From a couple of the links, I am thinking that she is from Elizabeth, NJ around 1911.
She is in super rough shape, but the tutorials will help solve that :)
Any additional information ya'll can tell me, I would greatly appreciate.
02-15-2011, 09:45 AM
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By the way I have homemade donuts on the rise. I am taking them to my quilt club in the morning. I will drop some off at the shop so you all can have a donuts with your coffee or tea.
Have a good day!
Have a good day!
02-15-2011, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by luv2learn
Hi friends,
Could someone refresh me on the answer please. . . .Concerning doing a motorectomy on some of the machines in order to treadle them. . . Am I right in remebering that a class 15 potted motor with a solid handwheel cannot be treadled? or was there a special part that could be added somewhere at the handwheel area that would allow it to be treadled? Maybe it was only changing to a spoked wheel? . . . it just seems to me that particular one can't be treadled. . . I just can't remember for sure what the answer is.
I would appreciate someone helping me get that straight then I will bookmark the info. Thanx for anyone who can help guide me in the right direction. . . I will award you "1000" points. . . . ha. . they aren't anygood for anything but it can be 1000 thank you's. Thanx, Brenda
Could someone refresh me on the answer please. . . .Concerning doing a motorectomy on some of the machines in order to treadle them. . . Am I right in remebering that a class 15 potted motor with a solid handwheel cannot be treadled? or was there a special part that could be added somewhere at the handwheel area that would allow it to be treadled? Maybe it was only changing to a spoked wheel? . . . it just seems to me that particular one can't be treadled. . . I just can't remember for sure what the answer is.
I would appreciate someone helping me get that straight then I will bookmark the info. Thanx for anyone who can help guide me in the right direction. . . I will award you "1000" points. . . . ha. . they aren't anygood for anything but it can be 1000 thank you's. Thanx, Brenda
Look for the machines with external motors (belt drive) to do the motorectomy. All you do is take off the motor and plop the machine head into a treadle. Don't worry about the wheel; it doesn't need to be spoke for treadle use. The potted motors will have to be left as electric since they are gear driven. I believe it was Miz Johnny who stated that she has heard of someone taking a potted motor and turned it to treadle. To me that is too much work since you can find many a 15 or other machines with external motors out there.
02-15-2011, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Glenn, You could always sell it, then purchase a 301. I read that there a many who prefer the 301s over the FW. The bed looks larger on the 301s too.
Nancy
02-15-2011, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by denise d
Guess I will join the fun. :D
Last night I got a new baby, her name is Elvirna. Her serial number is G1579905. From a couple of the links, I am thinking that she is from Elizabeth, NJ around 1911.
She is in super rough shape, but the tutorials will help solve that :)
Any additional information ya'll can tell me, I would greatly appreciate.
Last night I got a new baby, her name is Elvirna. Her serial number is G1579905. From a couple of the links, I am thinking that she is from Elizabeth, NJ around 1911.
She is in super rough shape, but the tutorials will help solve that :)
Any additional information ya'll can tell me, I would greatly appreciate.
02-15-2011, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
I've used my new to me FW and although I love the weight, I cannot get Betsy to sew a nice stitch. Just once out of probably 50 times did she sew nicely. Usually, mine skips stitches or makes extra long one or I get mess underneath and forget about the reverse. That cuts the thread like magic. I must say I am disappointed in it. Am going to buy the FW book to see if I can't get it working nicely. I travel for my job so am hoping that Betsy will be my travel companion.
If your machine is cutting the thread, it usually means your foot has a barb that is coming into contact with the needle. Check the foot for barbs, rough spots. I had that happen with my Pfaff 1222e! My 1/4" foot had a barb and everytime I used it, my thread got cut! Also, remember those little girls need to be oiled quite regularly - like every 8 hours if you are using them alot.
Also, put in a new needle - a slightly bent or barbed needle can also cause skipped stitches, cut thread. And, re-thread her to make sure you have threaded the machine and bobbin correctly. Remember too, the bobbin rolls counter clockwise when you pull the thread while holding the bobbin case in your left hand (threaded)!
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02-15-2011, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Those suitcases for the machines are too much! I have been reading some sites where posters state that they now prefer the 301s to take to class. I would go for the 301 over a FW as the machine to take to class since I like my space for working (spoiled now that I have the grand vintage ladies).
The 301 in our class was heavier and bigger than the FW's, but not real heavy like most old Singers. I think the difference in weight between the FW and 301 is less than 5 lbs.
Nancy
02-15-2011, 10:10 AM
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A new CLs post show up yesterday for a Singer 348. I did some research on this machine and looks like it can be used in treadle. The 348 can do decorative stitches with the use of the flat cams. It is a gears and belt drive machine. The belt is on the bottom of the machine.
My concern is the belt for this type of machine. If the belt were in need of replacement, would the timing be something to worry about when replacing the belt? Has anyone worked with one of these machines?
This is for the manual:ttp://sewingonline.co.uk/instructions/singer348/
My concern is the belt for this type of machine. If the belt were in need of replacement, would the timing be something to worry about when replacing the belt? Has anyone worked with one of these machines?
This is for the manual:ttp://sewingonline.co.uk/instructions/singer348/
02-15-2011, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by denise d
Guess I will join the fun. :D
Last night I got a new baby, her name is Elvirna. Her serial number is G1579905. From a couple of the links, I am thinking that she is from Elizabeth, NJ around 1911.
She is in super rough shape, but the tutorials will help solve that :)
Any additional information ya'll can tell me, I would greatly appreciate.
Last night I got a new baby, her name is Elvirna. Her serial number is G1579905. From a couple of the links, I am thinking that she is from Elizabeth, NJ around 1911.
She is in super rough shape, but the tutorials will help solve that :)
Any additional information ya'll can tell me, I would greatly appreciate.
Nancy
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