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06-07-2010, 03:21 PM

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I hope I am posting correctly. I asked a question earlier, but no one answered it, so I don't know if I am posting correctly. Has anyone ever seen a featherweight with a hand crank?

Opps I must have had this one slip by me somehow I am very sorry about that.

I have never seen one converted to a handcrank, but like the ones that were posted just before this they are a 1:1 ratio. Which means for every turn of the crank it would make one stitch. Most handcranks are around a 6:1 ratio I think.

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06-07-2010, 03:22 PM

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I have a Red Eye that I am considering strippng for parts if I can help anyone out.

06-07-2010, 03:28 PM

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She is refunding my money and she told me to keep the machine. The wheel wants to turn but it is encased in styrofoam, hopefull the rest is ok. I feel somewhat better. I hope thats the only problem. I would hate to think I only have a decorative machine and not be able to use it. I am going to do as directed after dinner tonight. Thanks, Anne

Well at least your not out money on a broken machine. I just wish folks knew how to pack a machine, it really is not that hard a 3rd grader can do it.

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06-07-2010, 04:24 PM

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I have a Red Eye that I am considering strippng for parts if I can help anyone out.

If it is a back clamp foot, Glenn is looking for attachments!

Can you post a picture of it?

06-07-2010, 04:28 PM

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Billy,
I took the slide plate covering the bobbin off the 285K to see better to oil all the moving parts. Now can you please advise me of the secret to reattach that slide to the rocker spring that holds it on? Ruth

06-07-2010, 04:28 PM

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Billy, Do you know where I might find a large bottom wheel for a Singer model AB635082? Also the nut that holds the pitman arm on the bottom of the treadle? It had been converted to electric and those parts are missing and I would like to restore it. The machine runs great. Thanks

Also who made the fiddle base machine, very old and has a flat needle bar I think I might see singer on it but can't find any numbers. Trish

06-07-2010, 04:59 PM

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Ok ,,, here are somemore pictures of the mysterious Edmond sewing machine... This is what she looks like and all the info I can get from her.

She sure is pretty!!! So are you getting it or do you already have it?

BK somehow I was counting on you to pick up on the "Vibrator" part. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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No Billy, I don't have it and was not sure of getting it cuz not finding anything out on the make, I'm not sure if it would need something if I could get it or not... So that is where I stand now.

06-07-2010, 05:02 PM

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Billy, cannot Honchey take the machine apart and clean out all the depri?

06-07-2010, 05:08 PM

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Well at least your not out money on a broken machine. I just wish folks knew how to pack a machine, it really is not that hard a 3rd grader can do it.

Billy

Ya know. I have a 3rd grader. We could put that theory to the test :) Of course....he's my kid, so he's really smart :twisted:

Honestly, though, I cannot believe how careless people are when shipping things. It's a real shame. Maybe you could write a book on how to ship things properly next ;)

06-07-2010, 05:19 PM

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:-P :-P :-P You have to hold your mouth right!!! :-P :-P :-P

Its like my 66 you have to hold it up at an angle and try to catch the spring in the groves on the bottom of the plate. And you have to start it sorta twisted so one side catches first. Its not fun to do and takes a bit but it will get on there. Also if you have something to stick under the spring and help it into the grooves it helps.

Just finesse it a little bit!!!

Billy