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My new Singer 15- She's pretty! Billy I have a couple of????

My new Singer 15- She's pretty! Billy I have a couple of????

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Old 03-26-2011, 12:20 PM
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I am not even sure of the sub model of this machine. But you can use any 15 manual and it should have the information you need. The stitch length regulator is very unique in that it favors the 66-18. But it is still a valuable collectible and take very good care of her. If you can find a really nice cabinet for it then I would put it in there and not have a portable.

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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm not sure which 15 it is. It has a spoked wheel but has a potted motor. I want to find a manual for it.
I saw some online but would like to be sure which one.
Susan, your machine doesn't have a potted motor. Those have no belt and are gear driven, sitting up much higher on the back of the tower, and encased in a metal "pot". Yours is the external, belt-driven motor. I believe this is a 15-90.
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Old 03-26-2011, 12:25 PM
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Oh yeah it is an export model for India I believe, and that run was only 35,000 of them in 1941. Now whether all of those were for export who knows but I am almost certain that one was hence the "Made in USA" on the machine.

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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm not sure which 15 it is. It has a spoked wheel but has a potted motor. I want to find a manual for it.
I saw some online but would like to be sure which one.
Susan, your machine doesn't have a potted motor. Those have no belt and are gear driven, sitting up much higher on the back of the tower, and encased in a metal "pot". Yours is the external, belt-driven motor. I believe this is a 15-90.
Yep she is right so if you wanted to toss the motor and put it into a Drawing Room Cabinet you could. That would be the be all end all set up!!

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Old 03-26-2011, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm not sure which 15 it is. It has a spoked wheel but has a potted motor. I want to find a manual for it.
I saw some online but would like to be sure which one.
Susan, your machine doesn't have a potted motor. Those have no belt and are gear driven, sitting up much higher on the back of the tower, and encased in a metal "pot". Yours is the external, belt-driven motor. I believe this is a 15-90.
Yep she is right so if you wanted to toss the motor and put it into a Drawing Room Cabinet you could. That would be the be all end all set up!!

Billy
I think Billy wants your machine!!
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Old 03-26-2011, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm not sure which 15 it is. It has a spoked wheel but has a potted motor. I want to find a manual for it.
I saw some online but would like to be sure which one.
Susan, your machine doesn't have a potted motor. Those have no belt and are gear driven, sitting up much higher on the back of the tower, and encased in a metal "pot". Yours is the external, belt-driven motor. I believe this is a 15-90.
Ah, you're correct, thank you!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm not sure which 15 it is. It has a spoked wheel but has a potted motor. I want to find a manual for it.
I saw some online but would like to be sure which one.
Susan, your machine doesn't have a potted motor. Those have no belt and are gear driven, sitting up much higher on the back of the tower, and encased in a metal "pot". Yours is the external, belt-driven motor. I believe this is a 15-90.
Yep she is right so if you wanted to toss the motor and put it into a Drawing Room Cabinet you could. That would be the be all end all set up!!

Billy
Thanks, Billy!!!!!!!!! :D
For the time being, what about that pedal??? hee hee
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
I am not even sure of the sub model of this machine. But you can use any 15 manual and it should have the information you need. The stitch length regulator is very unique in that it favors the 66-18. But it is still a valuable collectible and take very good care of her. If you can find a really nice cabinet for it then I would put it in there and not have a portable.

Billy
Thanks again! I appreciate your expertise! :thumbup:
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I just may have to name her Elizabeth after the great Miss Taylor!!! :D
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WOW!! she is a beauty. I wonder how come we never have any of those around here? Never see too many FW. and not in very good condition.
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