Sewmor 770...........
08-04-2017, 06:19 AM
#42
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Dressmaker 770
This has been an informative thread! I am looking at a Dressmaker 770 that looks the same as the models in this thread. The question I had about needing cams was answered (no), and the need for a manual (thanks!).
Now, does anyone know if the pattern cams AND any cam gear are all metal or is there a plastic gear that could be broken? Judging from the semi-circular bump out on top behind the pattern selector, I assume the cam stack is mounted horizontally. I am just done with cracked plastic gears
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Now, does anyone know if the pattern cams AND any cam gear are all metal or is there a plastic gear that could be broken? Judging from the semi-circular bump out on top behind the pattern selector, I assume the cam stack is mounted horizontally. I am just done with cracked plastic gears
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08-04-2017, 09:33 AM
#44
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I could be wrong, but I'd hazard a guess that this 770 is all metal inside just going by when it was made(circa 1960). I don't think Japanese machines started using plastic in the innards for another several years. Why don't you take the top off and check it out?
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08-04-2017, 09:41 AM
#45
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It's on CL about 2 hour drive thru LA traffic. I love the looks and if it was local, and all metal, and they would reduce the price, I would go pick it up.
Although I have exceeded my VSM budget this month...by 4 months worth...
It has been listed for a few weeks so I am putting it on my keep an eye on it list.
Although I have exceeded my VSM budget this month...by 4 months worth...
It has been listed for a few weeks so I am putting it on my keep an eye on it list.
01-01-2023, 11:39 AM
#46
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My machine looks exactly like yours but it's a different name
Spoiler
Originally Posted by needledumb
I opted to order a generic instruction manual for $5 + postage, said within public domain, although described as for '60s zig-zags - what caught my eye there was seller's write-up (Having problems finding exact match manual?) about how many/most were similarly constructed and he used it for, among others, a Dressmaker...I saw a Dressmaker label machine with a similar, not exactly, looking dial set-up. With my baseline of understanding I read dog feed and figure Rover's tummy is growling...just to underscore the less than little I know.
Someone wrote that the manual is the most important accessory one can have, so, hope the generic one helps; Can't hurt; And plan to keep looking for any manual that figures to even help more, so as to better enable my loopy learning curve.
01-01-2023, 12:25 PM
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Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button.
I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
Another way to post pictures can be found at 2021/2022, 2.5” Birthday Swap
And how to use an ipad to post pictures can be found at Uploading photos
Or simply - Make sure pictures are smaller than 2MB
Click on red "Reply" button
Click on the paper clip icon
Click browse - choose picture/s. (only 5 allowed per post)
Once they show up as being loaded, Scroll over to the right side and click on "Upload"
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