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Originally Posted by Kathie S.

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

Here are my latest finds.

My National Two Spools, Willie Sue, had one owner before me! She came with her attachments, manual, warranty, and several letters of correspondence between Ms Willie Sue and the National Sewing Company! Pretty Cool!

The Rocketeer is a 500a from 1961 that I have been playing with all day. I got her yesterday from a yard sale for $15, and she is perfect!

Nancy

Your machines are beautiful. Why is the National called a two spools? I only see one spool holder on it. Kathie

The other is the one you use for the bobbin.

Billy

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Originally Posted by sew wishful

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Originally Posted by Dottie Bug

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Originally Posted by miriam

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-45983-1.htm Billy has good info - I would read as much info as you can before starting to clean up the machine. It is probably caused by dried up oil or 3 in one oil or some rust. You can fix it up if you can follow directions. There might be more info - look in the vintage sewing machine shop - http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1013

miriam thank you for the info .Dottie Bug

Just gotta ask....is 3 in 1 oil not good for machines? How about cleaning them??

3-in-1 oil is very bad - when it dries it sets up like varnish - it is pretty hard to get off too - ask me how I know this. Please use Sewing Machine Oil. It should be clear liquid. If you have used 3-in-1 and it has dried up you can get it off by using kerosene if it doesn't work try denatured alcohol - better be very careful of your paint or any plastic parts. I had a machine I very liberally soaked with 3-in-1 oil. After it set a while nothing moved, it looked like it had an orange coating of gunk. It took a lot of work to get it all off. The machine is fine now.

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Originally Posted by Kathie S.

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

Your machines are beautiful. Why is the National called a two spools? I only see one spool holder on it. Kathie

The second spool holder is under the machine where there would usually be a bobbin or shuttle!

Nancy

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Originally Posted by Charlee

From John's needle list:

Davis Challenge 1x2 C 1X 10 F FF B 54 17 F;DD;B C 673 Davis [N.S. F.S.]
National Challenge 20x1 E Z 14 J BB C 56 15 J;K E 53 Eldredge F.S.

So if her Challenge takes a 20x1, would that not make it a National made machine?
ACK! I get more confused by the minute...gotta LOVE it! :lol:

Just from the shape and position of items on the machine, I say it looks like a National.

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Billy, So sorry. Happy to hear that you will be around for a long time to share this story with grandkids! Rest please!!

I should be but I have to limit my activities because of the long term side effects but it will not be too bad. I am just waiting to get over this so I can get on my bike again and start pedaling. By then the triple digit heat days will be over with and it will actually be enjoyable weather again.

Billy

Nancy,

That Two Spools is GORGEOUS! I'm just drooling looking at her. Very lovely!!!

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Originally Posted by miriam

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Originally Posted by sew wishful

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Originally Posted by Dottie Bug

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Originally Posted by miriam

miriam thank you for the info .Dottie Bug

Just gotta ask....is 3 in 1 oil not good for machines? How about cleaning them??

Rats! I've b een using oil that came with a sewing machine but it is red. I suppose I'd better get out some kerosene and re"oil" it then try and find some Singer oil. Can I buy it and grease online somewhere?

Joanns and Walmart carry it so you can get it from them.

Billy

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Nancy,

That Two Spools is GORGEOUS! I'm just drooling looking at her. Very lovely!!!

Thank you Monica! Willie Sue is a very pretty old gal.

And for you guys all trying to guess what Kathie's Challenge is - I just compared her cabinet to my Davis Vertical Feed cabinet! The two cabinets have the exact same drawer pulls, and the exact same shape.

Nancy

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Originally Posted by sew wishful

Just gotta ask....is 3 in 1 oil not good for machines? How about cleaning them??

It is a paraffin based oil and will leave a build up after so many years. You need a good sewing machine oil and Walmart sells Singer brand oil. I buy mine by the gallons and I will have to see what I pay for it but it is not much $35 or so.

Billy

Walmart sells it??? I was just there and have not seen any! What about the gear grease? Or motor grease?