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#1631
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Hi Everyone, All I know is that this thread is going to get me into trouble !!! I never realized how beautiful some of these old machines are. I already have 9 sewing machines at home but not as vintage as the 2 I'm looking at on ebay. I put in a bid on a featherweight -what will I do with my Janome 720? and I made an offer on an electric Red Eye 66? What I really want to do is to get one to take apart clean it and then I can say it's mine!!! I love to take things apart just to see how they work. There doesn't seem to be alot of "works" underneath the treadles. Would it be possible to motorize a treadle? and if so, would it be possible to get a tutorial on it? I know, I know, wheels are turning and I getting into more trouble. it's late, I'm going to sleep--probably dream about all the trouble I'm getting myself in. Anne
#1632
Originally Posted by Lostn51
I am glad you got the machine!! Did you get it for the asking price or were you able to talk them down? Either way you can not beat what they were asking for and especially for a rarely seen decal!! I was going to get it but I found a Model 27 "pheasant" which is real rare decal especially in the condition they are in!!!
Billy
#1633
Dunster, Congratulations on your newly aquired machine.
Anne, I know what you mean. I spent wayyy tooo many hrs on this computer this weekend looking at Featherweights. LOL Oh well it has been such fun. Now just have to figure out how to decide on which year to go for.
Anne, I know what you mean. I spent wayyy tooo many hrs on this computer this weekend looking at Featherweights. LOL Oh well it has been such fun. Now just have to figure out how to decide on which year to go for.
#1634
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by SherriB
Billy,
I ordered some #66 bobbins for my treadle machine. Now, how do I fill them up? LOL! The treadle came with the bobbin winder but I don't have a clue as to how to use it.
I ordered some #66 bobbins for my treadle machine. Now, how do I fill them up? LOL! The treadle came with the bobbin winder but I don't have a clue as to how to use it.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
It is the second one down on the page.
Billy
#1635
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Florida
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when i went on ebay per a fellow quilter suggestion to look at this particular model, i fell in love with it & it happened to be the year i was born! Needless to say, i won the bid and awaiting for her arrival any day. Haven't thought of a name yet so i guess when i see "her" it'll hit me. I do believe most all 50's model are the same size?
#1636
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Originally Posted by cjaye44
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by SherriB
Billy,
I ordered some #66 bobbins for my treadle machine. Now, how do I fill them up? LOL! The treadle came with the bobbin winder but I don't have a clue as to how to use it.
I ordered some #66 bobbins for my treadle machine. Now, how do I fill them up? LOL! The treadle came with the bobbin winder but I don't have a clue as to how to use it.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
It is the second one down on the page.
Billy
See if this one helps
#1637
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Help! Can't make up my mind. One is a Peerless and the other is a 'I don't know yet'. ...
I just found out last night from the owners that it is a Burdick manufactured by the Davis Co and sold by Sears and Roebuck in the early 1900's(1899-1903) and later was renamed the Minnesota B.
Think I might get it :idea:
PS: warning to new members... this bug is really, really contagious, sew be sure to protect yourself! :lol: :lol: :lol:
#1638
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Originally Posted by Honchey
Would it be possible to motorize a treadle? and if so, would it be possible to get a tutorial on it? I know, I know, wheels are turning and I getting into more trouble.
And no your not going to get in any trouble in here, your considered family in the Shop and that will never change for anyone here!!
Billy
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Help! Can't make up my mind. One is a Peerless and the other is a 'I don't know yet'. ...
I just found out last night from the owners that it is a Burdick manufactured by the Davis Co and sold by Sears and Roebuck in the early 1900's(1899-1903) and later was renamed the Minnesota B.
Think I might get it :idea:
I think you should get it also!! And be sure to post more photos of it when it gets home!!
Billy
PS: warning to new members... this bug is really, really contagious, sew be sure to protect yourself! :lol: :lol: :lol:
#1640
Originally Posted by cjaye44
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by SherriB
Billy,
I ordered some #66 bobbins for my treadle machine. Now, how do I fill them up? LOL! The treadle came with the bobbin winder but I don't have a clue as to how to use it.
I ordered some #66 bobbins for my treadle machine. Now, how do I fill them up? LOL! The treadle came with the bobbin winder but I don't have a clue as to how to use it.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
It is the second one down on the page.
Billy
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