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03-13-2011, 08:43 PM

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irishrose

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Pennijane, I cleaned my 301 with Oxyclean. It didn't look dirty and supposedly had been cleaned and serviced before shipping, but I took off a thick layer of dark crud like she has been hanging out with a smoker for a long time.

I put some car wax on part of it and it looks good. I have some slip/slide decals for her before I wax everything.

03-13-2011, 08:44 PM

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Kitzone

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Originally Posted by irishrose

Why would someone put a SM on CL and only picture the cabinet? Anyone know anything about a New Home Ruby treadle machine? It's in a town I have to go to for a wedding this week. Will it fit in the trunk of a full size car? The cabinet is a flat topped one.

You collectors/rescuers are enablers. I've never wanted a treadle, but I do now.

I have brought several full size, 7 drawer treadles home in my Honda Accord. Pack an old blanket, nylon cord, WD40 and assortment of tools with you just in case you need to take the wooden cabinet portion off the iron base.

Is anyone going to riding in the backseat? :lol:

Judy

03-13-2011, 09:16 PM

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Lostn51

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

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Originally Posted by Weedwoman

Nancy, I have 3 66's, the 1917 is a back clamp, the 1919 and the 1924 are both side clamps.

Yip! This just proves that there was no logical reason that I can see why some of the very old 66's had side clamps and some had back clamps! Probably was a personal choice!

Nancy

It was all the factories decision and during this time you had both being manufactured.

Billy

03-13-2011, 09:19 PM

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Lostn51

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Originally Posted by irishrose

Bring a flat blade screw driver and it will fit. You will have to take the cabinet with the machine off of the treadle stand and it will fit.

Billy

03-13-2011, 09:43 PM

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irishrose

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I found the Ruby on several sites. It is mid 1890s with a vertical shuttle and the funny tension thing on the top. What am I getting into??

My car is a full size Buick LeSabre Limited with a huge trunk. I may have passengers. My daughter and my two grandsons are riding with me, but I suspect her husband will pull a vacation day at the last minute and I'll be alone. Not good because of some physical disabilities, but I'll not miss this wedding, so it's whatever.
A flat head - don't have many of those these days, but I can find one.

03-13-2011, 10:17 PM

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Lostn51

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Okay gang I have an announcement to make and this came from a very reliable source..........

Word on the street is that Alan and a few of his faithful from the Needlebar have been lurking in our shop.

For now on we are NOT going to mention the Needlebar!!!

According to a few we are the village idiots and our shop has been mentioned in several topics and it was not nice. Anything related to the NB is copyrighted and belongs to Alan, I do not want to see it in this shop!!

By the way, Singer did not make machines in Turkey for crying out loud!!

Billy

03-13-2011, 10:18 PM

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kwendt

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Originally Posted by hootnannie

I found this in Wikipedia and thought it may help someone follow the order of production.

Nice chart.... thanks. I saved it.

03-13-2011, 10:19 PM

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kwendt

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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Providence, R.I. Craigslist----Here is a beauty of a New Home coffin top treadle sewing machine. Check out the detail on that cabinet :shock: Seller is only asking $95.00:
http://providence.craigslist.org/atq/2262809452.html

Wish I was in New England or someplace closer to Providence than florida... rats.

03-13-2011, 10:56 PM

#12019

Kitzone

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Originally Posted by Lostn51

Thank you Billy for bringing this to our attention. I understand that differences can be a bit challenging at times but I hope that the sewing spirit will always prevail.

Sharing information is how we were taught to sew and in turn we share with others. However, it is clear that we need to take heed and not use copy written material from any site.

We should also welcome all lurkers to share their enthusiasm and knowledge for vintage sewing machines with the rest of us.

Lastly, the way I see it, there will always be those who are challenged by competition and no matter what, they never understand the positives in sharing information.

Judy

03-14-2011, 12:58 AM

#12020

tomilu

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Originally Posted by pennijanine

The sewing machine fairy stopped by again tonight and I caught him. A stranger brought me a 301W. He is actually a friend of my daughter and he said that this is the first machine that HE brought. HMMMM... Anyway, here are some phots of this SMELLY, FILTHY machine. Anyone have any info for me??

Has it been in a fire? Looks like it might have smoke inhilation, lol.