"Looks positively dangerous" - My 'New' 128-13
 

Today I took time to see what I recently purchased at auction which the seller described as "looks positively dangerous." It came with an above average condition bent wood carrying case, original manual, the installment payment record, original purchase receipt (April, 1926), attachments. It is knee lever operated and the wiring "looks positive dangerous." However, after assuring myself the wires are not dangerously exposed I had to try it out. Voila, I love it. It is quiet and will clean up lovely. I have lubed the motor, oiled the innards and will clean it up when I quit enjoying it. And, rest assured I will re-wire but I'm waiting on some cloth-clad wire to approximate the original. I have fallen hard into the vintage addiction and promise myself and my spouse I am selling as I repair them. But, damn, it's hard determining which ones have to go.[ATTACH=CONFIG]416109[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]416110[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]416111[/ATTACH]

Good idea, but, I have a hand crank 128 and enjoy it for precise sewing.

sure it can.... http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ml#post6054775

Vridar-
Your so right, it is tough deciding which ones to keep and those needing a new home, especially when space is at a premium. I try to specialize on the machines I collect and use but it's tough, especially on the "bargains". Have fun restoring the 128.

Jon


[QUOTE=Vridar;6092645]Today I took time to see what I recently purchased at auction which the seller described as "looks positively dangerous." It came with an above average condition bent wood carrying case, original manual, the installment payment record, original purchase receipt (April, 1926), attachments. It is knee lever operated and the wiring "looks positive dangerous." However, after assuring myself the wires are not dangerously exposed I had to try it out. Voila, I love it. It is quiet and will clean up lovely. I have lubed the motor, oiled the innards and will clean it up when I quit enjoying it. And, rest assured I will re-wire but I'm waiting on some cloth-clad wire to approximate the original. I have fallen hard into the vintage addiction and promise myself and my spouse I am selling as I repair them. But, damn, it's hard determining which ones have to go.

Vridar,

That's a nice machine. I wouldn't hesitate to rewire it and use it as is. Hand cranks are great and I have one, but I'm not overly enthralled with them. My weak spot is treadles.

Here's a couple links to help you with your rewiring:

{ http://www.sundialwire.com/sundialwi...veredwire.aspx }

{ http://www.antiquelampco.com/Catalog/Cord.htm# }

As far as promising to sell them as you fix them, don't bother. It doesn't work. I've tried that and found it's easier to sell them as I can and enjoy them all. Besides, no two are alike and if you're like me you enjoy trying out each and every one to see what makes 'em tick.

Joe

Thanks, Joe. I've been lurking and learning here for a while. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it.

She's definately a beauty and those wires wouldn't be hard to fix . My hubby wouldn't hesitate to re-wire her! hee hee

Nice-looking machine! :thumbup:

I had to laugh when I saw your avatar. I just love that movie! :D

Love your machine and I probably couldn't let it go. That decal is my favorite, and the machine looks to be in good shape. Enjoy!

Darren