MW "Locomotive" machine

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03-24-2014, 04:22 PM

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Glenn

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Cathy, my two spool uses the 15X1 as well as my singer VS2
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03-24-2014, 07:06 PM

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oldsewnsew

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Originally Posted by Glenn

I also have one of these locomotives in a cabinet. Sews great the only thing it takes a 20X1 needle. I understand there is a later model that is aluminum and takes a 15X1 needle. Not to mention much lighter. I have tried cheating a 15X1 down in mine but the needle clamp will not hold it.

I'm toying with the idea of making custom needle clamps that have a retractable pin that would lower the needle. I don't think it would be all that hard, but of course it would be a case by case situation. Migth use brass cause it's easier to machine in my home shop.

03-25-2014, 05:43 AM

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ppquilter

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Nice, love the vintage machines!

03-25-2014, 06:25 AM

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Glenn

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Please let me know how this custom needle clamp goes. It would solve a lot of problems with machine using 20X1 needles and a lot of machine do use them.
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03-25-2014, 07:29 AM

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Cogito

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Very cool find!

03-25-2014, 10:07 AM

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Macybaby

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my two spool came with a needle that was not the same as the Singer - though I did not check to see if it was the same as the Boye 14 needle. I just assumed since it was not the Singer, it would be the National.