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vintagemotif

02-22-2011 03:55 PM

Congrats! To everyone with new vintage machines. I have enjoyed looking at your wonderful finds. Thanks for sharing.

For those that cut themselves with the rotary cutter, try using the Fons & Porter's Klutz Glove. I got one after getting a small cut. My husband purchased it after watching one of the shows with me. It is a cut-resistant glove that will help protect that non-cutting hand from possible cuts. Only works if you remember to put the dang thing on. :)

cherrybsixty

02-22-2011 03:59 PM

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Ouch! is right I have a friend that did the same thing. Hurt bad for several days. She still has numbness in that area. I try to remember what she went through when I am cutting with the rotary cutter. Thinking of using one of those handles that to stick on a rule.

We were just talking the other day about all the people I know that have cut themselves badly with a rotary cutter! I thought I am too careful, I won't do that, and hadn't done it! Well, guess what my DH was buggin me, and I sliced that first finger to the bone! But, on the good side it is a clean slice and should heal back very nicely! Boy was I doing a weird dance after that -- it hurt! I was not even cussing -- just too painful!

Nancy

Nancy, a homemade remedy for the soreness of that finger when it start to heal is to soak it in some diluted 'Murphy's Oil Soap.' It will take the tenderness out of the finger.

vintagemotif

02-22-2011 04:07 PM

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I can't tell if this seller is going for the Baroque period or the Italian Renaissance period. It is the first that I have ever seen.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/2227597413.html

scrapykate

02-22-2011 04:33 PM

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Can you help? this machine needs a #6 round leather belt. It's a Willcox and Gibbs machine. what's the best way to clean her up as well? Need instruction book...

That is a beautiful Wilcox and Gibbs. I just got one a couple weeks ago or so, and I ordered some needles off of e-bay for it. Here is a site that might help you with information on the W&Gs http://www.sewalot.com/willcox_gibbs.htm. How do you know you need a #6 round leather belt? What is the difference between a #6 and a normal treadle belt? Doesn't it just take a regular treadle belt?

Nancy

I had the cardboard holder with that info. I would imagine a normal belt would work but that is what the card said. I'll look at the site, thanks
Kate

Crossstitcher

02-22-2011 04:45 PM

Farm Stitcher, that is one beautiful machine. I know you will love her.

FarmStitcher

02-22-2011 05:01 PM

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Farm Stitcher, that is one beautiful machine. I know you will love her.

Thanks Trish, I feel lucky to have gotten one as nice as this. This is the second one that I looked at. The first was in very sad condition and I knew I could look at this one too. My DH even took me to get it! Now you can't beat that!!!

Linda

Kathie S.

02-22-2011 05:04 PM

On the right back corner of the top of my 26 threadle white cabinet, there is a small chrome lid around 2x3 inches. I opened it up and it seems to be just a hole. At first I though I though it might be for the belt. There are holes for that. Does anyone have any idea of what this opening could be for? Kathie

sewbizgirl

02-22-2011 05:14 PM

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I can't tell if this seller is going for the Baroque period or the Italian Renaissance period. It is the first that I have ever seen.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/2227597413.html

Hoo, boy... the things people do... :roll:

BoJangles

02-22-2011 05:32 PM

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Nancy, a homemade remedy for the soreness of that finger when it start to heal is to soak it in some diluted 'Murphy's Oil Soap.' It will take the tenderness out of the finger.

Cherrybsixty, I will have to try that because it sure is sore - I keep bumping it!

Monica, I have seen the Fons & Porter glove, maybe it is time to buy one?

Kathy, no it didn't get stitched, butterflied shut. And, thank you, I am up to date on tetanus!

Nancy

BoJangles

02-22-2011 05:42 PM

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Donna does your new White have the same thing on the back right corner? Kathie's machine looks just like yours, just not quite as old.

Nancy

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