New Century Sewing Machines?
#41
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So are you saying that if I left the machine as a hand crank machine I could use needles that don't actually work with the machine? Right now it's using a needle that makes really good stitches but I am using the tractor knob. I'm just going to have to compare to the decal like you said.
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So are you saying that if I left the machine as a hand crank machine I could use needles that don't actually work with the machine? Right now it's using a needle that makes really good stitches but I am using the tractor knob. I'm just going to have to compare to the decal like you said.
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How much wire is left on the motor? You may be able to take it to a hardware store (think small, local store, NOT big giant store) and buy a plug and ask them to put it on for you, but if the plug is polarized you'll have to have a polarized socket on your power block.
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Do you think I should just use it as a hand crank "tractor knob" machine? I mean it works fine as it is, it is unfortunate that I have no idea about anything or how to make it operate as an electric again.
On a side note, do most people go for Singer machines over these? I swear when I was searching online I read about a lady that came across a free westinghouse machine but didn't give it a second glance because everything for it is so rare. The needles, parts etc.
I just wonder if I got myself into a big disaster? haha
On a side note, do most people go for Singer machines over these? I swear when I was searching online I read about a lady that came across a free westinghouse machine but didn't give it a second glance because everything for it is so rare. The needles, parts etc.
I just wonder if I got myself into a big disaster? haha
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