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Mary M

10-10-2010 03:46 PM

Thank you. I went back to the page it is on and did hit virtual section but seen no Vintage machine shop listed. Oh well I will eventually figure it out....I hope!

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Can someone tell me how I can get pics into this section ...Vintage Machine shop? I see they just came up on the Main. Thanks for any help. Mary M

Vintage Machine Shop is a virtual section. Each thread within it actually lives in one of the "real" sections, such has Main. After you post a new topic, you can add it to the virtual section. Look near the top of the page for the link to do this.

;) ;-)

Miz Johnny

10-10-2010 03:47 PM

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Hello Billy and Friends BUY or PASS?

I have an opportunity to purchase these, and wonder if I should. I want them all right, but I want to sew on them. I have alot of experience with mid-century (20th) machines, but am unsure if I could fix, identify problems or get them to work. What do you think buy or pass?

Two Antique sewing machines one an Elias HOWE of NYC model from the Mid Eighteen Hundreds and a Wheeler & Wilson from later in the Eighteen Hundreds.

I sew on a WW 8 treadle and love it. It's easy to use and makes a great stitch.

Crossstitcher

10-10-2010 03:52 PM

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Nancy, your 99 is great hope, you enjoy sewing on her. So I am finally putting pictures of the 99K we bought Wednesday. The woman that owned it had it stored in an old old bread delivery truck with piles of stuff on top might be why it stayed in good shape. It hasn't been cleaned yet just oiled and lube. Did try and sew and she sews like a (Singer). I might not keep it due to the fact that I have a Bel-air that is a copy of the 99K and has occupied Japan stamped on it.

Trish she is in great shape! She looks just like my other 99K, except my 1956 99K is in a small cabinet. I love the 99K's, and the Spartan's -- even though, I don't own a Spartan now. I still can't believe the little 99K from 1936 that I got yesterday is a 99K! It is so much fancier than any 99K I have ever seen before.

I'd keep that machine if I were you. My grandkids love to sew on the small machines, and those 99K's are perfect for them. Plus, your 99K has a stitch length regulator and it backs up. The one I got yesterday is old enough that it doesn't have the stitch regulator, nor does it go backwards.

What year is your 99K?

Nancy

My 99K was born Nov.23,1955.

redpurselady

10-10-2010 04:01 PM

What is the difference between a 99 and 99K?

I found a 99 dated 1941 with parts, case and manual for $60. It is the black matte finish, not shiny. Only damage I could see are some scuffs to the motor and some paint about the size of a quarter has lifted or peeled from the sewing bed. Is it worth the asking price?

Thanks all for any advice.

cabbagepatchkid

10-10-2010 04:23 PM

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I enjoy seeing what everyone does with machines--we're all different and have a different focus, it's truly interesting to see what each individual has in mind when they haul that machine in!

Hi Miz Johnny....I just noticed the green Elna in your avatar. I just bought one of those last week :-D. I thought it was a 'grasshopper', when I saw it on Craigslist, but after getting it home and looking at pictures of the different versions I see that is a Supermatic. How do you like yours?

dunster

10-10-2010 04:24 PM

I see that the management of this section is now "by managers" rather than "by author". That means you can't add a topic but have to ask a manager to add it. That has changed, I don't know why, but you could probably ask Billy to add your topic.

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Originally Posted by Mary M

Thank you. I went back to the page it is on and did hit virtual section but seen no Vintage machine shop listed. Oh well I will eventually figure it out....I hope!

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Originally Posted by dunster

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Originally Posted by Mary M

Can someone tell me how I can get pics into this section ...Vintage Machine shop? I see they just came up on the Main. Thanks for any help. Mary M

;) ;-)

Lostn51

10-10-2010 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkQuilter

Jump on them because if you dont I will!! :lol: :lol:

Billy

JAM	10-10-2010 05:52 PM

Billie, Thanks so much for your help. Hubby worked on the Kenmore 1430 using your advice. Now running like a top :D Especially liked the hair dryer tip and then oiled. Thanks again,Jeanne

quilt addict

10-10-2010 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkQuilter

Hello Billy and Friends BUY or PASS?

I have an opportunity to purchase these,
Two Antique sewing machines one an Elias HOWE of NYC model from the Mid Eighteen Hundreds and a Wheeler & Wilson from later in the Eighteen Hundreds.

I would. It looks like even under the dust/dirt that there are still some decals. I guess it would depend on the price they are asking.

Would be a great new challange. Go for it! :lol:

BoJangles

10-10-2010 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkQuilter

Hello Billy and Friends BUY or PASS?

I have an opportunity to purchase these, and wonder if I should.
Two Antique sewing machines one an Elias HOWE of NYC model from the Mid Eighteen Hundreds and a Wheeler & Wilson from later in the Eighteen Hundreds.

If they are not priced too high, I'd buy them. What an opportunity!

Nancy

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