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jan on 446

03-17-2011 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by jan on 446

I recently posted about a Necchi machine I was thinking about getting.

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Do you happen to know what size needles it takes. I am having a really hard time finding information about it. I am waiting to hear from a site that might have a manual.
Thanks, it's seems to be a really "sweet" machine.

I am almost sure it will be a 15 x 1 (standard) needle. All the Necchis, Elnas, and the Japanese machines I've seen take the common needle.

Thanks! I was hoping it would take a standard needle.
Now to find info on the other one. A Free Westinghouse Type 5...how much fun this is!!

sewbizgirl

03-17-2011 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Look at this pretty Vesta

http://billings.craigslist.org/atq/2232279646.html

DROOL! A beautiful treadle! Wish I was closer...

jan on 446

03-17-2011 10:35 AM

Is there a special page that shows all of Billy's tuts?
I don't know if he has written one for greasing and oiling yet or not.
Thanks!
And Thank you Billy for providing so much needed information for all of us!
Will leave 2 Lemon Meringue Pies in the shop

vintagemotif

03-17-2011 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kwendt

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Look at this pretty Vesta

http://billings.craigslist.org/atq/2232279646.html

Wow, very pretty.... VM, That's a different type than the VS machines. Is that a transverse shuttle? I know little about the older shuttle mechanisms. If it is indeed the transverse, what are the pros and cons of this particular system?

(and oh... BTW.... thank you for the compliment on my current avatar pic of 40's dress pattern. lol) Yes, I love them too.

I don't know anything about this type of machine since I haven't taken an interest to research about them. Maybe Miz Johnny or someone else that owns one can fill you in. Just start with a google search.

vintagemotif

03-17-2011 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgramma

My broken 201 handwheel problem is solved - the seller sent me his wife's beautiful chrome one! I'm going around singing Trace Adkin's song "Chrome" LOL

Now just waiting for the mounting hinges to arrive to put her in the cabinet. And for the other machine to arrive so I can do a little rearranging.

Have fun with your 201! You are going to love that machine.

emmah

03-17-2011 11:05 AM

I need help! I got a nice Singer Spartan (the no-frills 99) and have cleaned and oiled it...but the presser foot doesn't clamp down tight on the feed dogs. It has a lot of "play" in it and so the fabric doesn't move well no matter what stitch length I set it on. Other than that it runs very nicely, quiet and smooth. Any suggestions?

BoJangles

03-17-2011 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

I've been watching that Jones as well, and was greatly tempted, but I have 2 or 3 Jones machines, so thought I'd better let that one pass me by. That big yellow rose really does float my boat, though.

Miz Johnny, you already have 2 or 3 Jones machines? Geeze, I want to be your relative! Are the other Jones machines as pretty as the one we are watching?

Nancy

BoJangles

03-17-2011 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

http://cgi.ebay.com/JONES-HAND-CRANK...item3cb5da59b0

That's Billy's friend. The decals are really beautiful on this one.

This seller is the best of the best. I've bought several machines from him.

Geeze, that is good to know! Only 5 hours left - I am so tempted to bid!

Nancy

BoJangles

03-17-2011 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dirty1mom

Nancy, I have room at my house.

and mine!!! Oh, wait... DH doesn't 'get' the VSM fascanation. I better not. I can't barely hide all the ones I've got now! lol!!!!

Geeze, I will probably end up giving a couple away, but not the ones we re-do!!

Nancy

BoJangles

03-17-2011 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

Hi Everybody,

Well today I joined the Featherweight Club. I bought a 1955 221 that had been stored in it's case in a barn for decades. It was dusty pretty bad, but the worst was that the motor was barely functioning when we plugged it in and hit the button. It made a labored sound and barely turned the belt at all. How bad will this be to get it going again? Does it sound like it just needs grease, or a whole new motor? The motor belt needs replacing, but there's something going on with the motor, as it just doesn't turn the belt much at all. What can I try? All the wiring looks surprisingly good.

Yes, the motor probably needs grease, at least the older motors have to be greased! The machine probably needs to be oiled and deep cleaned to make sure there isn't hardened oil causing a drag. I wouldn't even try to run that machine until I had cleaned, greased the gears and motor, and oiled the machine. There are about 11 oil holes behind the face plate, several under the bottom cover, under the slide plates, and on the arm of the machine.

Good luck, I really love to sew on my Featherweights in classes!

Nancy

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