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08-08-2011, 03:59 PM
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good info. Sounds like I should look for a different machine for the heavy duty stuff. I am looking forward to cleaning her up to be in tip top condition and maybe find a good home for her.
08-08-2011, 03:59 PM
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Had a time getting a FW I had sold working properly. The lady said it just starting popping top thread. Then she said she had "messed with" the tensions. After some frustration I found the gib screw was loose enough so it caused the thread to catch when sewing fast. I'ved never had that particular screw loosen voluntarily; perhaps she "messed with" that as well. And got the tension back right; she had tinkered with both top and bobbin tension and it was some kind of a mess. Glad that is behind me.
Now to veg out the rest of the day.
Now to veg out the rest of the day.
08-08-2011, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by malindaann
good info. Sounds like I should look for a different machine for the heavy duty stuff. I am looking forward to cleaning her up to be in tip top condition and maybe find a good home for her.
08-08-2011, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
08-08-2011, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by shnnn
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08-08-2011, 04:21 PM
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I do not know. I am resisting the temptation to contact the seller and ask them what dream world they live in. That IS the most outrageously priced vintage machine I have seen... I think :?:[/quote]
I did write this person and asked him to reconsider his pricing. I told him that I just bought the same Rockeeter for $30.
I did write this person and asked him to reconsider his pricing. I told him that I just bought the same Rockeeter for $30.
08-08-2011, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wesing
Am I missing something?
I was feeling the same way!!! right after it there is one with a ton of bids no free shipping
:?:
08-08-2011, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by jljack
We made Gym bags (remember when we had to wear shorts & shirts for gym class?), skirts, and something else, but I don't remember what it was.
08-08-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by jljack
We made Gym bags (remember when we had to wear shorts & shirts for gym class?), skirts, and something else, but I don't remember what it was.
08-08-2011, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by jljack
We made Gym bags (remember when we had to wear shorts & shirts for gym class?), skirts, and something else, but I don't remember what it was.
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