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Old 05-02-2013, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane View Post
This may help you get started:
http://www.tfsr.org/pub/technical_in...ist%202012.pdf

The same site we use to fix our sewing machine gremlins...
too cool, thanks!
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Old 05-02-2013, 01:22 PM
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I'm reasonably sure he doesn't need the embroidery silks or the lace but it's a great "starting" haberdashery list.
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I would imagine that lace is not OK for an air assault units uniform...even in todays army... hehehe
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveH View Post
I would imagine that lace is not OK for an air assault units uniform...even in todays army... hehehe
Oh I don't know, it could make a real statement...

I thought I'd mention too, you may want to find a "newish" 99. The 99K and the 99 don't share a few parts, such as the springs in the bobbin winder assembly. The old 99 uses the same spring as in a 115,.. discontinued. If he finds himself needing parts, or someone to find them and ship them to him, parts for the newer 99K would be easier to get.
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Old 05-03-2013, 09:28 AM
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thanks for that advice, will do!
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Old 05-03-2013, 04:51 PM
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Steve,

I found a great machine for your soldier. I sent you an email.

Cathy
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Old 05-03-2013, 05:11 PM
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just wondering. have you/will you do some practice sewing on the type of material he is going to be sewing/repairing, before you ship. i know you probably have already thought of that. i just know that some of my machines handled the heavier fatique material, while other machines wouldn't. the same with blue jeans, and the newer machines. so glad you are doing this. hope they will be able to throw it in a truck, and take it along with them as they move around. many military people in my family. we so appreciate them.
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Old 05-03-2013, 07:32 PM
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Steve,
I can use the APO from this thread for my little project for Kevin. Will advise you when ready to ship so you can give him the heads up.
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This is a great idea. I will get some fabric from my son, who sews tactical equipment, to test out the machines.

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Originally Posted by sewNso View Post
just wondering. have you/will you do some practice sewing on the type of material he is going to be sewing/repairing, before you ship. i know you probably have already thought of that. i just know that some of my machines handled the heavier fatique material, while other machines wouldn't. the same with blue jeans, and the newer machines. so glad you are doing this. hope they will be able to throw it in a truck, and take it along with them as they move around. many military people in my family. we so appreciate them.
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Old 05-04-2013, 05:58 AM
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wow, I am in love with this board. I am also excited to share his address with my 13 year old. He got an address of a soldier for a school project, and has never received a response. My kid is a weapons NUT, and he was so excited to collect stuff to send. He was so disappointed when it came to naught.

I'll let him pour his enthusiasm here, to a soldier that will appreciate it, and deserve it! =))

thanks Steve!
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