Needles and electrical parts for an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine
#1
Needles and electrical parts for an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine
Hello,
I am in the process of cleaning and oiling an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine I picked up at a thrift store.
I have some questions that I hope someone can answer for me:
1) Does anyone know of a source where I can find National 20x1 sewing machine needles? (The two leads I had been given for these needles are "out of stock". )
2) Does anyone know of source for vintage sewing machine electrical connectors? (This machine uses a Necchi foot controller that has a rounded plug with two plugs to connected the controller to the machine. The wiring is frayed and a looming safety hazard. I would like to re-wire, at this point, without this round connector I am dead in the water.)
Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Pictures of the machine and the connector are attached to this message..
Thank you.
I am in the process of cleaning and oiling an Eldredge Rotary sewing machine I picked up at a thrift store.
I have some questions that I hope someone can answer for me:
1) Does anyone know of a source where I can find National 20x1 sewing machine needles? (The two leads I had been given for these needles are "out of stock". )
2) Does anyone know of source for vintage sewing machine electrical connectors? (This machine uses a Necchi foot controller that has a rounded plug with two plugs to connected the controller to the machine. The wiring is frayed and a looming safety hazard. I would like to re-wire, at this point, without this round connector I am dead in the water.)
Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Pictures of the machine and the connector are attached to this message..
Thank you.
#4
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That connector unscrews (threaded area is where the knurled place & the smooth place meet)....& there are screws inside to connect your wires to.
This is the best buy I've found lately for needles for needles that will fit your machine http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-vtg-Sewin...item23325afd19 They're size 1...pretty close to a modern size 14. I've bought these and some for a long shuttle National from this seller. The needles were good...& they were shipped quickly
This is the best buy I've found lately for needles for needles that will fit your machine http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-vtg-Sewin...item23325afd19 They're size 1...pretty close to a modern size 14. I've bought these and some for a long shuttle National from this seller. The needles were good...& they were shipped quickly
Last edited by path49; 04-05-2014 at 09:52 AM.
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
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Another option to the "DD" needles are "Boye 21" and "20x1". Nice looking Eldredge
https://sites.google.com/site/kevinsstuff1/sewing-stuff
Jon
https://sites.google.com/site/kevinsstuff1/sewing-stuff
Jon
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield Oregon
Posts: 1,481
someone mentioned this source, haven't tried them yet tho, price is good but S&H...... (other stuff too)
https://www.sew4less.com/product_det...ProductID=3885
https://www.sew4less.com/product_det...ProductID=3885
#9
Jlhmnj: This Eldredge looked pretty handsome in the thrift store display case. It should look even better after I polish the metal and clean up that crinkly finish. Thank you for the compliment.
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