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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
The mystery machine.
While looking last night on CL, I saw this post. I sent an email asking for information on the machine and treadle. The response back was that it has 6 drawers. I was like- yeah like no duh, I can see that. Geez, sometimes I wonder if folks really wish to sell their items. Well, I'm looking for a treadle cabinet for my Two Spools.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/gms/2223106442.html
I will post a photo of just machine.
Does anyone know what type of treadle cabinet this may be?
So, after some research, I think the cabinet is the one seen with an Elgin machine, and that could be an Elgin, which is really a Free. The cabinet looks like a Mission style.
While looking last night on CL, I saw this post. I sent an email asking for information on the machine and treadle. The response back was that it has 6 drawers. I was like- yeah like no duh, I can see that. Geez, sometimes I wonder if folks really wish to sell their items. Well, I'm looking for a treadle cabinet for my Two Spools.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/gms/2223106442.html
I will post a photo of just machine.
Does anyone know what type of treadle cabinet this may be?
So, after some research, I think the cabinet is the one seen with an Elgin machine, and that could be an Elgin, which is really a Free. The cabinet looks like a Mission style.
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Gotta love those CL's ads. I've called on a couple of machines in a cabinet where all they post is a cabinet. One said they didn't know how to open the cabinet so couldn't tell me and another said that it was a working sewing machine. Added, "Aren't all machines the same?" Didn't get either one as both wanted too much money with zero info. My sister today offered me a free machine. The catch is I have to pick it up and she lives in CT and I'm in KS. What a deal and yet another person who sadly knows nothing about the machine except that it's a sewing machine. Love her anyway.
Gotta love those CL's ads. I've called on a couple of machines in a cabinet where all they post is a cabinet. One said they didn't know how to open the cabinet so couldn't tell me and another said that it was a working sewing machine. Added, "Aren't all machines the same?" Didn't get either one as both wanted too much money with zero info. My sister today offered me a free machine. The catch is I have to pick it up and she lives in CT and I'm in KS. What a deal and yet another person who sadly knows nothing about the machine except that it's a sewing machine. Love her anyway.
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
vintagemotif,
Those treadle irons look just like mine, they are for an Elgin treadle and made by the Free company.
My set powers my Singer 15-90 treadle, its got a top from a Singer coffin top(the original Singer irons had a bad pitman rod).
Sharon W.
Those treadle irons look just like mine, they are for an Elgin treadle and made by the Free company.
My set powers my Singer 15-90 treadle, its got a top from a Singer coffin top(the original Singer irons had a bad pitman rod).
Sharon W.
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Billy, Just bought a 1935 (?) singer treadle model 15 but can't find any information about it. Tried singer manual & user guides without any luck. Serial # is AF022529. Can you advise me?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
VM;
Gotta love those CL's ads. I've called on a couple of machines in a cabinet where all they post is a cabinet. One said they didn't know how to open the cabinet so couldn't tell me and another said that it was a working sewing machine. Added, "Aren't all machines the same?" Didn't get either one as both wanted too much money with zero info. My sister today offered me a free machine. The catch is I have to pick it up and she lives in CT and I'm in KS. What a deal and yet another person who sadly knows nothing about the machine except that it's a sewing machine. Love her anyway.
Gotta love those CL's ads. I've called on a couple of machines in a cabinet where all they post is a cabinet. One said they didn't know how to open the cabinet so couldn't tell me and another said that it was a working sewing machine. Added, "Aren't all machines the same?" Didn't get either one as both wanted too much money with zero info. My sister today offered me a free machine. The catch is I have to pick it up and she lives in CT and I'm in KS. What a deal and yet another person who sadly knows nothing about the machine except that it's a sewing machine. Love her anyway.
That is an expensive machine with the price of gas these days and the tolls. :wink:
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VM;
My sister today offered me a free machine. The catch is I have to pick it up and she lives in CT and I'm in KS. What a deal.
My sister today offered me a free machine. The catch is I have to pick it up and she lives in CT and I'm in KS. What a deal.
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Wow Billy those machines are gorgeous! A question, what did you refinish the table on the 24 with? And after redoing the little table, can you still read what was inscribed on that table? My Wilcox & Gibbs little table is really in bad shape and I wondered if I get it re-chromed would those patented dates, etc., show?
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Billy,
That pink machine is very pink! It reminds me of pepto bismol color. For me that is the wake-me-up color. That machine needs a special cabinet. I love the Rootbeer color, and your car is beautiful!
That pink machine is very pink! It reminds me of pepto bismol color. For me that is the wake-me-up color. That machine needs a special cabinet. I love the Rootbeer color, and your car is beautiful!
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I have used plain old white vinegar, soaked for a short time and rinsed & dried well. Vinegar is acidic and does take off the minor rust problems, AND it's non-toxic. I couldn't find Evaporust anywhere here.[/quote]
Will apple cider vingar work? Kathie
Will apple cider vingar work? Kathie
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