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09-17-2010, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Nancy I love your machine, the shuttle machines intimidate me, I have 2 and don't understand how to thread the bobbin or just how to make them work.
Could someone tell me how you clean the bottom iron legs to make them look nice and black?
Could someone tell me how you clean the bottom iron legs to make them look nice and black?
Now, when it comes to treadling -- that is a different issue! You will only become a good treadler with lots of practice! I still struggle a little with that one!
Nancy
09-17-2010, 12:24 PM
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Thanks Lostn51
There are two ways for this you can take boiled linseed oil and soak them in it or you can just repaint them like I am doing a set right now. The legs were japanned from the factory and it was a real durable finish but if you repaint them use either an automotive finish or an epoxy paint. The epoxy you can get in a can at your local hardware store.
Billy
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Nancy I love your machine, the shuttle machines intimidate me, I have 2 and don't understand how to thread the bobbin or just how to make them work.
Could someone tell me how you clean the bottom iron legs to make them look nice and black?
Could someone tell me how you clean the bottom iron legs to make them look nice and black?
Billy
09-17-2010, 12:25 PM
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Unfortunately neither of mine is a singer and I doubt I can find manuals for them. they are both very old
I love my treadles! I now have 5 of them, the oldest is a 1898, hand crank/treadle. They all sew perfectly. If you have the shuttle bobbin, just put the bobbin in, hold it still with your finger, pull the thread through the long grove and back up in the middle. Put your bobbin back in the shuttle and pull the thread up like you would any other machine with your needle thread. There are several sites that have the old machine instruction manuals for free on the internet. If you get a manual printed out, that would help you immensely. I have printed out an instruction manual for all my machines -- that is the way I learned the threading, etc..
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Nancy I love your machine, the shuttle machines intimidate me, I have 2 and don't understand how to thread the bobbin or just how to make them work.
Could someone tell me how you clean the bottom iron legs to make them look nice and black?
Could someone tell me how you clean the bottom iron legs to make them look nice and black?
09-17-2010, 01:24 PM
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What I want to know is where can I find the things I need for this??
And is everything looking pretty good, besides the fact that it needs a good cleaning??
My DH said he'll help me do Billy's cleaning method. I'm terrified of taking it apart!! :D
Thanks for any and all help. I'm pretty excited!!
OH- I need a new belt. It turns but the belt is bad.
And is everything looking pretty good, besides the fact that it needs a good cleaning??
My DH said he'll help me do Billy's cleaning method. I'm terrified of taking it apart!! :D
Thanks for any and all help. I'm pretty excited!!
OH- I need a new belt. It turns but the belt is bad.
The little round thing is for taking out the bobbin
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The pretty circle is missing :(
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I need a new foot pedal- any advice on getting one like this?? It has to be wired in the motor box I think
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I think it's around 1919
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09-17-2010, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Howard here is my Model 127 1913 Sphinx treadle.
Billy, Miz Johnny, as far as I can tell, the only difference in these two machines is where the bobbin winder is located. Correct?
Nancy
Billy, Miz Johnny, as far as I can tell, the only difference in these two machines is where the bobbin winder is located. Correct?
Nancy
127 has the ejector button for the shuttle, 27 does not. Because there's a groove for the ejector on the 127, you can use the 127 shuttle in a 27, but not a 27 shuttle in the 127. The older 27 machines have a slightly thicker hand wheel. The decals change over the years as well; there are many decals found on the 27, most of the 127 machines I've found over the years have had Sphinx decals. Hmn--what have I missed??
09-17-2010, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Unfortunately neither of mine is a singer and I doubt I can find manuals for them. they are both very old
09-17-2010, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by greaterexp
Would anyone have the specific sites for free manuals? I have a Singer 66 treadle. Though I figured out how to thread it and replace the belt, I'd like to have the manual to refer to for basic maintenance. Thanks in advance?
http://www.singermachines.co.uk/indstbooks.htm
09-17-2010, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Duh, I figured it out!
09-17-2010, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Duh, I figured it out!
I want to keep it. I'm just getting into vintage machines and treadles are a way off for me :D
09-17-2010, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by greaterexp
Would anyone have the specific sites for free manuals? I have a Singer 66 treadle. Though I figured out how to thread it and replace the belt, I'd like to have the manual to refer to for basic maintenance. Thanks in advance?
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