tomilu

You may still be able to get 206 X 1 needles. Although they are being phased out, some places may still have them in stock. when I get a machine that uses an odd size needle, I go ahead and buy at least 100 of them so that I make sure I have plenty.[/quote]

I thought I had some, but they are 206x13s. Don't even remember what they fit (think senior moment here).

luv2learn

Hi friends,

I finally caught up my reading on this section up to the current day's posts. . . then I started back at the beginning and am finding that a lot of information I didn't understand the first time is a little more clear now, so this really can be a continual learning experience, like watching a movie more that once, I always pick up something I missed before. Still enjoying the sewing machine parade too!

I have a question that I know has been discussed and answered, but I have been searching for it for several hours this evening and have had no luck.

Could someone refresh me on the answer please. . . .Concerning doing a motorectomy on some of the machines in order to treadle them. . . Am I right in remebering that a class 15 potted motor with a solid handwheel cannot be treadled? or was there a special part that could be added somewhere at the handwheel area that would allow it to be treadled? Maybe it was only changing to a spoked wheel? . . . it just seems to me that particular one can't be treadled. . . I just can't remember for sure what the answer is.

I would appreciate someone helping me get that straight then I will bookmark the info. Thanx for anyone who can help guide me in the right direction. . . I will award you "1000" points. . . . ha. . they aren't anygood for anything but it can be 1000 thank you's. Thanx, Brenda

sewbizgirl

I will be watching for the answer to this, myself.

Kathie S.

Nancy it iwas the site that Billy gave us. Sewing Machine historical Trade Literature in Smithsonian Collections. Kahtie

theresse

Looking for info on T18134 Made in ocupied Japan, looks like a singer machine. picked up for $10. I thought it might be used for parts for my singer that I paid $15, with cabinet. Oops i forgot the pic. Theresse

irishrose

I know a 301 and FW are not the same machine, but when my 301 arrived in January, her tension was good, then it became erratic. I threatened her with banishment to the corner with the Kenmore with the same problem. I oiled the machine excessively and kept sewing. The tension is now perfect and stays well balanced. She just finished her first quilt. Maybe the old girls just need to be used.

leevenora

That red head is so beautiful!!!

irishrose

My tan 301A came with a nasty yellow coating. I assumed AnnieRose had been hanging out with a smoker. A bath in Oxyclean and an old toothbrush and she looks good ( the pink shirt I had on doesn't - I can't get the stain out from the spatter.) No streaks or anything on the machine. She needs a coat of wax, but there's something else I want to do first.

Billy, the cord on my 1952 128 looks good. I haven't checked the internal wiring. I sewed on it at the seller's home, but not here. What should I do before I use it ? Anything? I am scared to death of electricity. Glad you're okay from your encounter.

Lv2sew2011

My Grandmother gave me one like this one, I had it for a couple of years then someone broke into our house stole my husband rifles, and my sewing machine that my grandmother gave me along with some fake jewery and my kirby vacume. I was so hurt that they took my machine since there was sentimental value on that machine. :oops:

quilter711

Irishrose, thank you so much for this info. I think I will try to bid on ebay for one and see if I can clean it up with your tip.