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#6851
I got another question....lol....my belt broke in my 66k, and I measured the circumfrence of the wheels with a peice of string and i came up with 68.89 inches. My question is, if I buy a length of belt that is 68 inches, (they are ebay) will this be ok? does the belt need to be a little bit smaller than the wheels so it can stretch a little? Sorry for the dumb question :-)
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Most of the belts are 72" and then you cut the excess off but in your case you need a little more. You need the belt to be loose enough to almost slip and tight enough to not. You do not want to wear out the bushings in the machine with a tight belt.
Billy
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#6853
Billy, I have a friend who picked up a Model 28K (portable) that was put out for garbage pickup. I helped her get the machine working, but the Bobbin winder is broken -- actually, snapped off where the wheel would attach to turn the winder. Anyway, do you have a bobbin winder for the 28k? And, how hard would it be for her husband to attach it? She is very excited about the machine - it is a 1901.
Nancy
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#6854
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by quilt addict
http://www.kelsew.info/domestic/davisVFmodels.html
CONGRATULATIONS Nancy, look forward to seeing the pictures. Can I come visit it? ;)
Nancy
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I have the part (casting) she needs but she will have to swap out the workings to it. That is not hard to do at all but I will send you a PM to let you know the specifics.
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look at this link for cool old pictures of Kenmore sewing machines
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
#6857
Very interesting, I have been looking for info on the Domestic, that really helps. History can be pretty cool!
#6858
Originally Posted by craftybear
look at this link for cool old pictures of Kenmore sewing machines
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2070676832/y5c6r
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by craftybear
look at this link for cool old pictures of Kenmore sewing machines
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2070676832/y5c6r
#6860
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by craftybear
look at this link for cool old pictures of Kenmore sewing machines
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2070676832/y5c6r
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