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07-17-2011, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
lol To late it already is. I have another green one like it only it is a 319W 1956. I have about 8 other antiques, mostly Singers.
:roll: :)
Yes I think I would count the ones for parts too. It would be great if we could all have a room just for all of our beautiful babies.
:)
07-17-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
I posted part of this to Treadle On earlier today, so you may have seen it if you're a member there too. But I thought I'd ask you guys a few things as well
I picked up a Singer 66 in a table, today. Cosmetically, it ain't the greatest (either machine or table), but mechanically, wow. Quiet, smooth, perfect stitches...the whole nine yards.
This has a back-clamping foot. Where can I find a side-clamping presser bar to replace it with? I saw the directions on the TO website, and it looks like something I can manage, so I'd like to swap them out so I can use the feet I've already got.
This one also appears to have a brake. Is the treadle belt threaded any differently? I thought I remembered seeing something about keeping the end snip of your belt to use in it, but of course, now I can't find the article. I'm working on a manual, but haven't found one yet.
Cabinet: I've since put the lock/drawer separators back on. The right side has been wet at some point (you can see the ripple in the wood) and the veneer is completely gone. It's either been oiled to match, or so long ago the wood has darkened on its own.
There was a beat up box of stuff in one of the drawers, including some funky feet.
I picked up a Singer 66 in a table, today. Cosmetically, it ain't the greatest (either machine or table), but mechanically, wow. Quiet, smooth, perfect stitches...the whole nine yards.
This has a back-clamping foot. Where can I find a side-clamping presser bar to replace it with? I saw the directions on the TO website, and it looks like something I can manage, so I'd like to swap them out so I can use the feet I've already got.
This one also appears to have a brake. Is the treadle belt threaded any differently? I thought I remembered seeing something about keeping the end snip of your belt to use in it, but of course, now I can't find the article. I'm working on a manual, but haven't found one yet.
Cabinet: I've since put the lock/drawer separators back on. The right side has been wet at some point (you can see the ripple in the wood) and the veneer is completely gone. It's either been oiled to match, or so long ago the wood has darkened on its own.
There was a beat up box of stuff in one of the drawers, including some funky feet.
07-17-2011, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
...including some funky feet.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/71567613...slotted-binder
On other attachments you might have if you type in the numbers followed by 'singer attachment' it will usually bring up a link to what that attachment is. :-D
07-17-2011, 05:40 PM
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For LED lights, Harbor Freight.
If you check around online, you can probably find the led lights fairly cheap.
If you really like the machine, a few more buck for a light might be a good investment. I know Nancy's Notions carry the led lights. I've been thinking of getting one as it can be directed exactly where you need it.
Jan on 446
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Originally Posted by jan on 446
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The cute little LED lights are more than I paid for the machine. I found a Singer Light for about $19, but again, with shipping, that would be more than I paid for the machine.
The cute little LED lights are more than I paid for the machine. I found a Singer Light for about $19, but again, with shipping, that would be more than I paid for the machine.
If you really like the machine, a few more buck for a light might be a good investment. I know Nancy's Notions carry the led lights. I've been thinking of getting one as it can be directed exactly where you need it.
Jan on 446
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07-17-2011, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
lol To late it already is. I have another green one like it only it is a 319W 1956. I have about 8 other antiques, mostly Singers.
:roll: :)
Yes I think I would count the ones for parts too. It would be great if we could all have a room just for all of our beautiful babies.
:)
07-17-2011, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
This one also appears to have a brake. Is the treadle belt threaded any differently? I thought I remembered seeing something about keeping the end snip of your belt to use in it, but of course, now I can't find the article. I'm working on a manual, but haven't found one yet.
The "flange" is where the belt moves off and on the wheel.
You use a piece of treadle belt for a brake on the W & G HC.
07-17-2011, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by emmah
Originally Posted by MrsBoats
This has a back-clamping foot. Where can I find a side-clamping presser bar to replace it with?
This one also appears to have a brake. Is the treadle belt threaded any differently? I thought I remembered seeing something about keeping the end snip of your belt to use in it, but of course, now I can't find the article. I'm working on a manual, but haven't found one yet.
This one also appears to have a brake. Is the treadle belt threaded any differently? I thought I remembered seeing something about keeping the end snip of your belt to use in it, but of course, now I can't find the article. I'm working on a manual, but haven't found one yet.
I don't know if anyone answered your other question, about finding a side clamping pressure bar for your 66-1. Check Sew-classic website for more info. (I am not affiliated) or ask Billy here if he has parts. Some people just find a 'donor' machine... but you can get the replacement bar off of ebay, sew-classic, Billy and other websites. I understand that they are not hard to find.
Personally? I think your 'find' is great. I have a 'less than perfect' treadle top that I'm attempting to restore, and a parlor that I'll get to restoring here someday. I love to save the old things, and appreciate all the fine folks on this thread that are doing so also!
07-17-2011, 06:07 PM
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I Just got a Singer 128-13 today at an auction. It runs, but can't get the threads to stitch right. It has a manual, but no attachments. I was going to take it to our local sewing center to see if they could get it working right. Will that work? Is it easy to get them tuned up and working, or do they need to go to some place special - to get parts etc. ?? Any help will be appreciated. Linda
07-17-2011, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
For LED lights, Harbor Freight.
Billy
07-17-2011, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by Lostn51
CL is trouble for me also. There were like 5 or 6 nice machines in my area for $20 each and and industrial for $55. Needless to say they're all here in my garage...................
Billy
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BTW....Yesterday, I brought home a brown lotus (decal) model 66 in a treadle cabinet, that I saw on CL. Both of them will be my guinea pigs in learning how to clean up a frozen machine and refinishing a cabinet. I've already learned a lot just by taking the top of the cabinet off of the treadle base, and removing the drawers and the dust panel on the underneath of the cabinet top.
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