Carol, that a good question for general discussion. Personally, I have two really nice old rotary Whites, one in a treadle table 1890 and 1910 which I didn't pay more than 50-75.00 for. The Whites should never fetch the prices of the Singers, Wheelers, or Willcox and Gibbs.

I picked up a White Rotary this summer in a really pretty cabinet - the body of the machine does not have any decals - all the decorations are part of the moulding that makes the machine. Beautiful! It was love at first sight! The only part I need for it is the rubber while that is between the motor and the wheel. I paid $40. I used ISMACS to date it (would have to get up to see what I wrote down, but I think it was sometime in the 1920's)

Let the Fun begin. My new needle bar arrived. Like new albeit 100 years old!!!!!

Dan glad you got the needle bar. When you get it ready to sew let me know how it does. I find my 12 a little loud when sewing. The boat shuttle rattles a lot. It does make a nice stitch thou.
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Thanks Glen.

So far so good. Installed it. Completely silent. Works Perfectly!!! Once fully restored I'll make a YouTube Video. Waiting for new needles. Definitely not ready to sew yet.

After I read your post I went and cleaned the machine again and adjusted everything it now quite. Can't wait to the video
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Question,

Is the needle bar on this rare enough to be worth rewelding? It appears to be a machined part which makes it hopeful that it is not cast metal. I am fairly certain that the welding guru that i know could repair the original if needed.

Steve

Thanks Steve:
I was able to get a "new" part for it from a member... It is "pot metal" so welding is nearly impossible. I was going to drill it out of the bar, and fabricate using aluminum in my shop. It was doable, but since I got the part it isn't necessary. Working on refurbishing now and I will post results.

if you change you mind and decide you would like to see if we can weld it, let me know. My Instructor is truly gifted with welding. I'v watched him weld mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and glass all in the same day...