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Janis: Depends on who you believe and how you define a sewing machine.
here is a fun read, but only one view of many http://www.sewalot.com/sewing_machine_history.htm Thimonnier developed a machine that was foot powered but not in the usual treadle (pedal to circle) Elias Howe is credited with the first sewing machine and it was a hand crank, so was the first Singer. |
Originally Posted by jimmyg
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Hello. This is my first time posting in the shop. I have been reading everyone's posts and find them interesting. I am quite interested to find that many people who restore cars also like to restore sewing machines. I have several older models, but the one that I will post about today is a Davis New Vertical Feed. I got this machine free from a coworker. The machine wouldn't move. I finally have it freed up. I will post pictures when I get a chance. I will also post about more of my machines.
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Originally Posted by grant15clone
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If it is running fast and will not obey the foot controller, it is probably the foot controller itself. If you can switch the foot controllers on it and test it that way you would know for sure.
~G~ The original foot control was cracked and the machine was doing the same thing it is now. This is a mechanical machine that's about about 37 yrs old. Sharon |
Originally Posted by purplefiend
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I just bought a new foot control about 2 years ago, it was about $170; only have the 1 foot control for this machine. If it was a Singer....I have lots of those.
The original foot control was cracked and the machine was doing the same thing it is now. This is a mechanical machine that's about about 37 yrs old. Sharon |
I sent Nancy an email. Here is her reply:
"Hello Miriam! We just got home. My FIL died yesterday with the whole family here. We are busy planning a funeral now . . . . . . in about a week it will all be over and life will start to settle down for us. Thanks for checking! Nancy" |
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I have a major hiccup with a Minnnesota New Model A, August, 1920. While I've been cleaning it I've noticed it has a "clunk" whenever I rotate the handwheel. Since this is the first Minnesota I've had I wasn't overly concerned thinking maybe it was just unique to the brand. It turns out it's missing a piece which connects the stitch length regulating rod to a second rod. I'm sorry I'm not sure what either piece is correctly named. To maybe explain it simply, one rod has a rounded end with a hole in it which "should" have a pin, or similar thingie, to ride in a space down the length of the rod that runs parallel.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a solution? I can reach my hand up into the column so I'm pretty sure I can fit something in there. I'm attaching pictures so you can see what I'm talking about. I hope. Thank you so much for any ideas. Jan I'm sorry the pictures are sideways, I don't know how to rotate them. |
Nancy, I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. My heartfelt sympathy is sent to you and your family.
Jan |
Oh Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your FIL. Peace to you and our family at this time.
Nanna (Jean) |
Originally Posted by purplefiend
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I just bought a new foot control about 2 years ago, it was about $170; only have the 1 foot control for this machine. If it was a Singer....I have lots of those.
The original foot control was cracked and the machine was doing the same thing it is now. This is a mechanical machine that's about about 37 yrs old. Sharon Good Luck. ~G~ |
So sorry to hear of the loss of your FIL, please accept our sympathies.
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