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    Old 10-08-2012, 08:15 AM
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    Default Spool 'tip' for antique Singer machines......
    I'm finding that some of my antique Singer's seem to prefer the 'weight' of the old style wooden spools of thread more than the 'weight' of the current plastic spools.

    I tape a coin (a quarter seems to be best) to the top of my plastic spools and problem solved.

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    Old 10-08-2012, 08:40 AM
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    thank's for the tip
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    Old 10-08-2012, 10:40 AM
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    Hmmmm, now that you mention it I've noticed that but it didn't sink in to my pea brain.

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    Old 10-08-2012, 12:55 PM
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    I will have to remember that wonderful idea!
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    Old 10-08-2012, 02:48 PM
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    Thanks for the tip!
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    Another great tip to add to my list. Thanks.
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    Thanks I will try to remember that.
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    Makes sense to me, thanks for the tip. Gonna try it on my NEW Home today.
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    thank you for the great tip...
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    I wonder what the actual weight difference is between the plastic and wood spools?

    I'll have to figure out a way to weigh some.

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