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Old 07-16-2012, 06:03 PM
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Howdy and welcome, from Texas! Looks like you found a real beauty!
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Old 07-16-2012, 06:06 PM
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Welcome from WI. What a great looking machine. Hope you find the info you need.
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Old 07-17-2012, 04:53 AM
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I have one of these Whites in my garage. It looks like yours. The serial number is X538117. I would be interested to hear more information on them.
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Old 07-17-2012, 07:06 AM
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What a bargain! I like that knee bar, looks easy to use.
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Old 07-17-2012, 10:48 AM
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I have a White machine made in 1949. It sews wonderfully and is so powerful. It can sew through many layers of fabric including leather. Look on you tube, put in threading a White machine and it will show you how to thread them. I love mine. Yours looks like it might be older than mine, but it is basically the same. The only difference I can see is that yours has a shiny light where mine is black like the machine. Mine is black crinkle finish and I bought a brown crinkle finish from EBay. I paid $25 for the black one at an estate sale and $40 for the one off EBay. I think I got a bargain and I know you got a Big bargain! If you call Husqvarna and give them the serial # they will tell you how old it is. Husqvarna took over White.
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Old 07-17-2012, 10:57 AM
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I forgot to mention the wheel turns away from you. You will love the knee press once you get used to it.
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Old 07-19-2012, 12:17 AM
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Thank you everyone for the warm Welcomes and compliments on the newest house project! When I come across any good helpful or interesting information on these guys I will be sure to post it and share!
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Old 09-06-2012, 05:39 PM
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Any more updates? I was just given a machine similar to yours and was wondering about your progress.

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Old 09-06-2012, 05:56 PM
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Congratulations on your great find. Be careful of the wiring and enjoy your project. Take it slow and easy,...more fun that way.
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Old 09-06-2012, 06:22 PM
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What's the best way to clean the crinkles? Mine is REALLY dirty, greasy and grimy. I know I can clean and oil the insides, I can polish the metal parts, but how do I clean the crinkles and grooves? I was thinking mild dish soap and a toothbrush...
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