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jljack

05-15-2012 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by grayhare (Post 5216687)

This looks very nice! The machine, not the painted cabinet.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/atq/3014870326.html

What model Singer is that?

greywuuf

05-15-2012 08:29 AM

looks to be the "last gen" 15.... 15-125 ? it is just a 15 in the new aluminum body ....... I think

jljack

05-15-2012 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by greywuuf (Post 5216366)

NKlaura, That is an Awesome machine, be sure and let us know how it works out for you. I love my big old "Indy"

I found this little page and video of an old 31 and it seems pretty capable to me!
http://ucansew2.blogspot.com/2011/11/singer-31k15.html

What a great machine!

jljack

05-15-2012 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor (Post 5216874)

That really turned out beautiful.!! You did a great job !!!

Texas Jan

I agree!! That Free came out great. Doesn't it feel wonderful when we redo these machines and realize what a prize we have!!

jljack

05-15-2012 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif (Post 5217555)

Pat or someone else,
Who made this machine?
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t188979.html

Monica, I read somewhere they are made by White. I bought a treadle pedal and wheel from a Queen cabinet to replace missing irons on a White cabinet my sister is giving me. Haven't gotten that done yet....but soon! LOL

grannysewer

05-15-2012 09:06 AM

Thanks Nancy. What could I use for the wick now that I pulled all of it out? Bobbie

vintagemotif

05-15-2012 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jljack (Post 5218491)

Janice, Please post when you get that combination all setup! I love seeing how folks take parts from other treadles to make a whole new treadle.

greywuuf

05-15-2012 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by grannysewer (Post 5218503)

Thanks Nancy. What could I use for the wick now that I pulled all of it out? Bobbie

I just rolled up a scrap of felt and stuck in several of mine. Clean the hole out really well and you will see a TINY hole drilled through to where the shuttle swings, all you need is something to keep the oil there, but not just pouring through that hole. I made my felt a little "tall" so that when i put the cover plate on it squeezes it just a little to kinda force a little oil out into the shuttle "raceway" just a little amount is all that is needed too much and it soaks your thread and can lead to problems.

vintagemotif

05-15-2012 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by grannysewer (Post 5218503)

Thanks Nancy. What could I use for the wick now that I pulled all of it out? Bobbie

Bobbie, You can use one of those felt spool pin holders. Just cut it in half or a section large enough into a V to use.

vintagemotif

05-15-2012 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pfroggg (Post 5218267)

My guess would be New Home, but I'd have to look it up to be sure.

pat

Thanks! That's it. I didn't feel like going on a hunt for the info. :) And I knew you would know.