elomax

Hello,

I am in the process of cleaning and oiling an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine I picked up at a thrift store.

I have some questions that I hope someone can answer for me:

1) Does anyone know of a source where I can find National 20x1 sewing machine needles? (The two leads I had been given for these needles are "out of stock". )

2) Does anyone know of source for vintage sewing machine electrical connectors? (This machine uses a Necchi foot controller that has a rounded plug with two plugs to connected the controller to the machine. The wiring is frayed and a looming safety hazard. I would like to re-wire, at this point, without this round connector I am dead in the water.)

Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Pictures of the machine and the connector are attached to this message..

Thank you.

ThayerRags

Why can't you re-use that electrical connector?

CD in Oklahoma

Rodney

Take a good close look at your connector. You should be able to take it apart and replace the bad wire.
Rodney

path49

That connector unscrews (threaded area is where the knurled place & the smooth place meet)....& there are screws inside to connect your wires to.

This is the best buy I've found lately for needles for needles that will fit your machine http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-vtg-Sewin...item23325afd19 They're size 1...pretty close to a modern size 14. I've bought these and some for a long shuttle National from this seller. The needles were good...& they were shipped quickly

jlhmnj

Another option to the "DD" needles are "Boye 21" and "20x1". Nice looking Eldredge

https://sites.google.com/site/kevinsstuff1/sewing-stuff

Jon

oldsewnsew

someone mentioned this source, haven't tried them yet tho, price is good but S&H...... (other stuff too)
https://www.sew4less.com/product_det...ProductID=3885

elomax

CD: thanks to Rodney and Path49, I can. :-) (thanks)

elomax

path49 (and Rodney): I took your suggestion and was able to unscrew the connector. Thank you.

elomax

Jlhmnj: This Eldredge looked pretty handsome in the thrift store display case. It should look even better after I polish the metal and clean up that crinkly finish. Thank you for the compliment.

elomax

Jim: thanks for the tip.