Originally Posted by jljack
Well, I won my 1952 Elna Supermatic. Now all I need is the knee controller. Billy, could you ask your friends if they have one and how much they want? I am excited to get it. I think it's gonna be a little gem!!!
Here's his website: http://www.sewingmachineparts.net/pricelist.html I'm betting if he doesn't have one, he can get it! :) |
Billy or Charlee Help please this is an antique sewing machine i am looking to purchase. It is not a singer but is said to be manufactured in late 1800's. Can you tell me anything about this machine from this picture? The spool holder on top is different from others i have seen
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Originally Posted by mickey
Billy or Charlee Help please this is an antique sewing machine i am looking to purchase. It is not a singer but is said to be manufactured in late 1800's. Can you tell me anything about this machine from this picture? The spool holder on top is different from others i have seen
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Originally Posted by jljack
Well, I won my 1952 Elna Supermatic. Now all I need is the knee controller. Billy, could you ask your friends if they have one and how much they want? I am excited to get it. I think it's gonna be a little gem!!!
That is a really nice looking machine though, I can see why you love it so much!!!! Billy |
Originally Posted by jljack
Well, I won my 1952 Elna Supermatic. Now all I need is the knee controller. Billy, could you ask your friends if they have one and how much they want? I am excited to get it. I think it's gonna be a little gem!!!
That is a really nice looking machine though, I can see why you love it so much!!!! Billy |
Linda, I love it!!
I wished you could have taken one from the front so that everyone can see the embossed areas that are on the machine. Did you know that the White Sewing Machine Company was the first manufacturer to use the "Wrinkle" finish and held a patent on it. The anniversary of this model was bronzed and a lot of folks that have them today have ruined them by over polishing them to make them shine instead of keeping the patina. The wrinkle finish didn't show up on the Singers until they were being refurbished by certain authorized manufacturers and then they started using it themselves in the latter 50's. Billy |
Do you have any suggestions on finding someone locally who likes to work on vintage machines (like you)??
I know a fellow in Alabama but I would have to ask him exactly where he is but he owns several vintage machines and works on his own. What part of Al are you from. Billy[/quote] I live in Seminole, AL which is just a few miles west of Pensacola and 45 miles from Mobile. But even a road trip would be worthwhile. BTW I took the cover plate off the bottom of the foot control and took the wires off so now I can release the head from the cabinet. I've never done anything like that before but it sure was exciting. You can teach an old dog new tricks!! The tutorial on machine cleaning sounds great to me. Once this baby is sparkling clean I want to keep her that way. Thanks again for all your help! |
Originally Posted by cjaye44
BTW I took the cover plate off the bottom of the foot control and took the wires off so now I can release the head from the cabinet. I've never done anything like that before but it sure was exciting. You can teach an old dog new tricks!!
Congratulations on your accomplishment and see how good it feels when you have done something yourself!?! Just stick around our Shop and you will be working on them like its second nature to you!!!! Billy |
how hard is it to get parts for a Singer 401a? My Mom's has a bent needle bar we think--it keep breaking needles, also makes a sight tapping sound when it sews.
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