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06-14-2011, 01:17 PM

#17721

Crossstitcher

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Well we must have rocks in our heads because DH and I have bought 9 machines in the last 3 weeks. Some are treadle and some are electric 15s. We bought a Elna, 15 clone called precision sewing machine,Singer 99 w/cabinet,Standard w/cabinet,White FW,Singer 301 black short bed,Singer Sphinx dated 1911 treadle,Another clone Belair,White clone but can't find a name on it and made of Alum. so it is really light weight. I don't have a pic of all of them yet. But here is a pic of the Sphinx we got today paid way too much for it $3.00 yep 3.00 and it sews great. Man said it was in a parlor cabinet and he let it get rained on and it fell apart so he burned it. But we are going to get the irons that goes with it. I looked up the ser# and Singer listing said it is a l5 which it is not. Here's the number see what you come up with. G9450896.

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06-14-2011, 01:29 PM

#17722

jljack

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Wow Trish!! What a haul!!! Good luck on all these machines. That Sphynx is really nice!! Hope to see the others soon.

This site you can ID your model by looking at the features/characteristics of your machine. It's pretty cool!!

http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm

06-14-2011, 01:34 PM

#17723

QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Anyone in the SF Bay Area looking for a free Singer 15-90- and stool? That Singer 15-90 can be used in treadle, and you don't need to change the wheel to a spoke wheel.

I find this post amusing. Anyhow, it will all be free by end of week.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/2439924460.html

You've got to be kidding! If they just want the cabinet for a table then leave the machine in the down position & the toddler can't pull anything down. Some people! No logic at all.

06-14-2011, 01:35 PM

#17724

tomilu

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Here is a great buy on a Rocketeer with cabinet.

http://wichita.craigslist.org/for/2439752144.html

Tommie

06-14-2011, 01:53 PM

#17725

jljack

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

You've got to be kidding! If they just want the cabinet for a table then leave the machine in the down position & the toddler can't pull anything down. Some people! No logic at all.

Sheryl, can you answer my question about re-treadle-ing my 66? It's a page back. Thanks!!

06-14-2011, 02:24 PM

#17726

quilt addict

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Does anyone recognize this machine? I am not a fan of the "Martha Washington" cabinets.

I just am not familiar with this machine.

Thanks,
Lisa

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/atq/2438902769.html

06-14-2011, 02:28 PM

#17727

QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by jljack

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

You've got to be kidding! If they just want the cabinet for a table then leave the machine in the down position & the toddler can't pull anything down. Some people! No logic at all.

Sheryl, can you answer my question about re-treadle-ing my 66? It's a page back. Thanks!!

Janice - I really don't know. Don't even own a treadle. Tried using one 1 time in a store & couldn't even get it going LOL. I think others here are more likely to be able to help you on this on. :)

06-14-2011, 02:36 PM

#17728

Weedwoman

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Originally Posted by tomilu

Here is a great buy on a Rocketeer with cabinet.

http://wichita.craigslist.org/for/2439752144.html

Tommie

Wahoo, the machine is mine. My daughter is picking it up for me tomorrow. Thanks, Tommie

06-14-2011, 02:42 PM

#17729

tomilu

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Originally Posted by Weedwoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomilu

Here is a great buy on a Rocketeer with cabinet.

http://wichita.craigslist.org/for/2439752144.html

Tommie

Wahoo, the machine is mine. My daughter is picking it up for me tomorrow. Thanks, Tommie

Wow, that didn't take long, girlfriend. You are most welcome.
Tommie

06-14-2011, 03:19 PM

#17730

vintagemotif

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OK, OK....so this weekend I found a Featherweight in great condition, and I put it on Layaway. I had already put a bid on a 1909 66-1, and this morning found I had won it. It's got the Lotus decals, and is real good looking, and comes with all cords and attachments!! WooHoo!!

Huh oh!!! :shock: DH is gonna have a fit!! He doesn't know about either one!! LOL

So for the 66, I want to put it back to treadle. It has a new style motor and is in a modern case. I found Singer irons complete made into a table at an antique mall here in town. Can we just cut holes in the top of the table for the belt and make an open frame platform for the machine to sit in? Advice please!! Thanks!!

I am getting really excited about this now!! :thumbup:

Janice,

Just take the motor off the machine. Yes, you can cut the wooden top for the machine to rest on. You just need a lip or ledge for the machine head to rest on. If the table top isn't large enough for your liking then get another piece of wood to make the cut for the machine head to sit on.

Here is a link to Damascus Annie's photos of what she has done with machines. Some have a hole for the belt and others not, just look at the photos.

http://www.antiquequiltdating.com/no...ewmachine.html