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Charlee

10-24-2011 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mpeters1200

Quick Question...

I know there are a lot of clones of the 15 out there. Are they just as good as the Singer 15's? I am just trying to keep a look out for a 15 so I can FMQ on it. I've read here in the shop that it's easier to FMQ on the 15's than the 66's...but I haven't tried either for myself yet.

So you VSM owners that have both reg and clone 15's, what are your opinions?

Thank you,

Melissa

They are GREAT machines! Watch to make sure the dogs drop tho, some don't.

melinda1962

10-24-2011 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

Still working on the tension. I think I should take the tensioner assembly off & clean it. Project for another day though. Plus I'm just using the handwheel. Don't want to plug it in until DH checks the wiring for me.

She did clean up easily & nicely.

She is a pretty machine. I just got my Redeye too, and it is so neat. There have been a rash of pretty finds....the Tiffany sisters amongst others. Lets keep on digging up the old treasures!!

miriam

10-24-2011 02:44 PM

GGGGGRRRRRRR. SNARL. SNAP. I dragged home a Singer 99 with a bent balance wheel shaft with a visible crack in it - my Singer 66 now has a bobbin cover and my Spartan now has a one piece cover for the case. I guess I will part the thing out. I was hoping it could be fixed. GGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :hunf:

Glenn

10-24-2011 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by miriam

Sounds like someone tried to force the handwheel off with a hammer

miriam

10-24-2011 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn

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Originally Posted by miriam

Sounds like someone tried to force the handwheel off with a hammer

I can't see any sign of hammer marks - the wheel itself looks pretty good. I guess I have myself a cute little parts machine. I doubt if I can pull that shaft and fix it - it does have a visible crack.

Glenn

10-24-2011 03:02 PM

No it takes a wheel puller you need a machine shop almost and is not something you will want to do.

miriam

10-24-2011 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn

No it takes a wheel puller you need a machine shop almost and is not something you will want to do.

It's what I was thinking. It's now a cute little donor.

Charlee

10-24-2011 03:15 PM

That bites Miriam!! :(

quiltdoctor

10-24-2011 03:21 PM

I've been busy this past weekend. Our 100 member quilt guild had its quilt show. Last Friday I worked 8 hours helping set up, then volunteered at the show Saturday and Sunday, and helped with take down. It is a tremendous amount of work to put on a show. My hat is off to anyone who has ever been the Chairperson for an event like that. I was just one little committee person. Lots of beautiful quilts. I'm hoping for the next show, that I can have a roped off area and display some of my antique Iron Ladies. It won't be for 2 years. I did get a Blue Ribbon in my division, so I was a happy quilter.

Texas Jan

Charlee

10-24-2011 03:22 PM

That's terrific Jan! Congrats on the ribbon, are you going to post pics? :)

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