Machines that rotate clockwise thread
11-06-2013, 04:30 PM
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Joe, they are out there but when you find one be sure to check the condition of the knobs - I found several machines that the knobs were just crumbling. Whatever plastic? they are made of does not age well 
I was lucky to find someone selling a good set of knobs to replace my cracked and crumbling ones.
I was lucky to find someone selling a good set of knobs to replace my cracked and crumbling ones.
11-06-2013, 10:04 PM
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Kathy,
Will do on the knobs. I know what you're describing. I've had other items from the 30s, 40s and 50s that have disintegrated like you describe. Somewhere in my memory I know the type of plastic too, but I can't remember it right now.
Joe
Will do on the knobs. I know what you're describing. I've had other items from the 30s, 40s and 50s that have disintegrated like you describe. Somewhere in my memory I know the type of plastic too, but I can't remember it right now.
Joe
11-07-2013, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lovelyl
Joe,
thanks for this thread! Good info to know!
thanks for this thread! Good info to know!
You're welcome. We need more members to post pics of their machines though. I'm sure I've read many more posts about these machines here.
Joe
11-07-2013, 09:15 AM
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This reminded me of something I read in a transcript of a Washington DC purchasing hearing on sewing machine bids.
A Davis dealer with the low bid is rejected because the handwheel turns in the opposite direction of W&W / Singer 9W-7. pg 224-232
http://books.google.com/books?id=yDk...page&q&f=false
Jon
A Davis dealer with the low bid is rejected because the handwheel turns in the opposite direction of W&W / Singer 9W-7. pg 224-232
http://books.google.com/books?id=yDk...page&q&f=false
Jon
Last edited by jlhmnj; 11-07-2013 at 09:28 AM.
11-08-2013, 06:50 PM
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I have 2 Kenmore 117-591's - one labeled as "Imperial Kenmore Rotary" and the other "Supreme Kenmore Rotary". (I haven't been able to determine the difference.) Both are in cabinets. I am unable to post pictures from my laptop for some reason.
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