Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 1,601
You may still be able to get 206 X 1 needles. Although they are being phased out, some places may still have them in stock. when I get a machine that uses an odd size needle, I go ahead and buy at least 100 of them so that I make sure I have plenty.[/quote]
I thought I had some, but they are 206x13s. Don't even remember what they fit (think senior moment here).
I thought I had some, but they are 206x13s. Don't even remember what they fit (think senior moment here).
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 185
Hi friends,
I finally caught up my reading on this section up to the current day's posts. . . then I started back at the beginning and am finding that a lot of information I didn't understand the first time is a little more clear now, so this really can be a continual learning experience, like watching a movie more that once, I always pick up something I missed before. Still enjoying the sewing machine parade too!
I have a question that I know has been discussed and answered, but I have been searching for it for several hours this evening and have had no luck.
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
I finally caught up my reading on this section up to the current day's posts. . . then I started back at the beginning and am finding that a lot of information I didn't understand the first time is a little more clear now, so this really can be a continual learning experience, like watching a movie more that once, I always pick up something I missed before. Still enjoying the sewing machine parade too!
I have a question that I know has been discussed and answered, but I have been searching for it for several hours this evening and have had no luck.
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
Originally Posted by luv2learn
Hi friends,
I finally caught up my reading on this section up to the current day's posts. . . then I started back at the beginning and am finding that a lot of information I didn't understand the first time is a little more clear now, so this really can be a continual learning experience, like watching a movie more that once, I always pick up something I missed before. Still enjoying the sewing machine parade too!
I have a question that I know has been discussed and answered, but I have been searching for it for several hours this evening and have had no luck.
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
I finally caught up my reading on this section up to the current day's posts. . . then I started back at the beginning and am finding that a lot of information I didn't understand the first time is a little more clear now, so this really can be a continual learning experience, like watching a movie more that once, I always pick up something I missed before. Still enjoying the sewing machine parade too!
I have a question that I know has been discussed and answered, but I have been searching for it for several hours this evening and have had no luck.
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
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Northern California
Posts: 559
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Billy I went to this site and printed it out. It came out the size of a postage stamp. How do I make it bigger so I can read it? Kathie
Hope you got it fixed.
Nancy
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 739
Looking for info on T18134 Made in ocupied Japan, looks like a singer machine. picked up for $10. I thought it might be used for parts for my singer that I paid $15, with cabinet. Oops i forgot the pic. Theresse
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Glenn;
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.
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.
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
Originally Posted by quilter711
I am looking to purchase a beige Singer 301. I have noticed that a few of these machines have discloration on the outside casing. Does anyone know if this can be removed by Billy's cleaning process? Someone told me that it was from thee machine being put in sunlight!
Thanks,
Nancy
Quilter711
Thanks,
Nancy
Quilter711
Billy, the cord on my 1952 128 looks good. I haven't checked the internal wiring. I sewed on it at the seller's home, but not here. What should I do before I use it ? Anything? I am scared to death of electricity. Glad you're okay from your encounter.
Originally Posted by no1jan
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by no1jan
My question is he says there are attachments. Would they fit my Model 66-2 treadle and what would be a good price to offer for them? I don't know what attachments they are just presser feet.
Billy
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 500
Originally Posted by irishrose
Originally Posted by quilter711
I am looking to purchase a beige Singer 301. I have noticed that a few of these machines have discloration on the outside casing. Does anyone know if this can be removed by Billy's cleaning process? Someone told me that it was from thee machine being put in sunlight!
Thanks,
Nancy
Quilter711
Thanks,
Nancy
Quilter711
Billy, the cord on my 1952 128 looks good. I haven't checked the internal wiring. I sewed on it at the seller's home, but not here. What should I do before I use it ? Anything? I am scared to death of electricity. Glad you're okay from your encounter.
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