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09-08-2014, 05:49 PM
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This is the model 89, the 'Lady Kenmore'. It has a nylon cam stack. Mine doesn't quite run yet (it's getting there):
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It's made in W. Germany by Gritzner-Kayser. There were versions for Pfaff, Gritzner, and Kenmore. It's a model that's considered desirable and the one you're looking at is in very good condition -- better than mine. I don't have a manual.
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It's made in W. Germany by Gritzner-Kayser. There were versions for Pfaff, Gritzner, and Kenmore. It's a model that's considered desirable and the one you're looking at is in very good condition -- better than mine. I don't have a manual.
09-08-2014, 06:02 PM
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Someone told me once that nylon camstacks or gears won't break; it's plastic ones that do. I don't know whether it's true or not but I had an old Pfaff that the hook gear was supposedly nylon. That gear was worn down, not cracking or breaking just worn down from heavy use. The machine just kept on chugging away.
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09-08-2014, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly
Someone told me once that nylon camstacks or gears won't break; it's plastic ones that do. I don't know whether it's true or not but I had an old Pfaff that the hook gear was supposedly nylon. That gear was worn down, not cracking or breaking just worn down from heavy use. The machine just kept on chugging away.
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09-08-2014, 06:31 PM
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KenmoreRulesAll, "Lady Kenmore" sounds so regal. What do you think about the gunk or whatever. in the one I have access to purchase. that is in the stitch dialer to the left side? Is it hard to get in their to clean? Oh, why nylon camstack!??
09-09-2014, 04:13 AM
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I'm shocked that it has plastic/nylon gears. I thought it was before that time. I would not consider it desirable for that reason. With so many old machines around, why bother with one that has parts that fail???? IMHO, anyway.
09-09-2014, 06:24 AM
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yobro, pop the top (it doesn't require a screwdriver -- just pull it off) and you'll see the stack. If the machine powers on, watch the entire stack do at least one full revolution. (If it doesn't power on, do this with the hand wheel.) Check for any cracks, etc. This is a music box design so there is a series of following arms, one for each cam. This is an interesting departure from the more standard traveling arm. Also, try to move all the dials and see if you can select any/all of the stitch selections in the radio display.
I got mine for $15(? -- or was it $10?) if I remember correctly. I think it's a cool-looking machine. I didn't buy mine for its sewing ability and if I can get it to sew, gravy. It powers on but I'm working on unsticking the entire machine but I haven't really touched it in months.
I got mine for $15(? -- or was it $10?) if I remember correctly. I think it's a cool-looking machine. I didn't buy mine for its sewing ability and if I can get it to sew, gravy. It powers on but I'm working on unsticking the entire machine but I haven't really touched it in months.
09-09-2014, 09:06 AM
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