jlhmnj

Going to pick up old Edison tomorrow before it winds up in the scrap yard. Hopefully it's in better shape than Joe's initially was.

Jon

J Miller

Jon,

I think mine was severely abused by a ham fisted gorilla. I think the one you're going after will be OK.

Joe

jlhmnj

Gotta love 150 year old technology

oldsewnsew

Now there is some enabling advice. (I'm following it pretty well, 2 Davis VF sitting side by side on the bench at the moment, a 3rd coming, just in case)

QuiltMom2

That's a story to demonstrate persistence!! I love looking at and reading about the vintage machines, I look for them in thrift stores, yard sales, antique malls, etc. but so far I have only purchased two which were promptly given away. So tell me how I have ended up with five machines! Nice work.

TGood

Congrats, Joe, for your perseverance! I love hearing those success stories! You are an inspiration and your detailed account of your progress gives us "wantabee" repair people possible solutions for our repair tribulations.

Rodney

I would have a hard time passing that one up at $35 with the bentwood case and Hamilton Beach motor even with the damage to the case.
Rodney

jlhmnj

Value wise it's a no brainer though I already have a very similar Davis which is why I was trying to hold off. Another reason is I'm not a big fan of friction drive motors. It is a beautiful machine though and I'm interested in learning all I can from it.

Jon

miriam

Steering wheel spinner knob?

jlhmnj

Good idea.