"Vibrator" named machine?
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$22.00 and a bit of gas to pick her up. I put a minimal amount of oil and elbow grease on her Japan and she shines nice, but needs a thorough cleaning. A few small nicks to her enamel.
At first I thought it was one of the many re-badged 27's, but it has a stitch length adjustment on the pillar. Then I thought it could have been one of the Franklins, but the Franklins that have stitch length adjustment on the pillar have the tension in a different place. So I'm not sure what it is ... but I like it :) Under name plate a #6 (model?) and SN seems to be 3237314 ... first 3 might be an 8. Have not tried sewing with it yet. |
That's a cute little machine. A vibrating shuttle clone. I've seen the name "Vibrator" somewhere, but I can't remember where.
Do you have a treadle cabinet for it? Joe |
Sue,
You have a National made machine. If the bed length is about 13" long then you have what is called the Exp. B.T. Vibrator also known as a 3/4 sized Eldrdge.
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
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$22.00 and a bit of gas to pick her up. I put a minimal amount of oil and elbow grease on her Japan and she shines nice, but needs a thorough cleaning. A few small nicks to her enamel.
At first I thought it was one of the many re-badged 27's, but it has a stitch length adjustment on the pillar. Then I thought it could have been one of the Franklins, but the Franklins that have stitch length adjustment on the pillar have the tension in a different place. So I'm not sure what it is ... but I like it :) Under name plate a #6 (model?) and SN seems to be 3237314 ... first 3 might be an 8. Have not tried sewing with it yet. |
Originally Posted by Mizkaki
(Post 5850044)
Sue,
You have a National made machine. If the bed length is about 13" long then you have what is called the Exp. B.T. Vibrator also known as a 3/4 sized Eldrdge. |
Originally Posted by J Miller
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That's a cute little machine. A vibrating shuttle clone. I've seen the name "Vibrator" somewhere, but I can't remember where.
Do you have a treadle cabinet for it? Joe |
Sue,
Then this is a full sized machine. It is made by National. Probably a version of the 'Vindex' model. The original shuttles usually had 'Eldredge' stamped on the side. Very nice sewers. Cathy
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
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I measured the bed earlier ... 14.5"
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According to the Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines, the Standard SM Co. also made a sewing machine with the name "Vibrator".
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What a great looking machine-----but sorry to say I did get a giggle out of the name.
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Hello...Joe...the name should ring some kind of bells. Ooops.
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Originally Posted by harrishs
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What a great looking machine-----but sorry to say I did get a giggle out of the name.
Now back on topic.....Cool machine. Let us know how it works out. |
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