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Originally Posted by Janis
Thanks for the information on the no. 66 bobbins for the older machines. My hubby thought that one might just file down the new ones and make them work, but I don't want to mess up my wonderful 99 with trying them. It's not worth it. I'll gladly pay the dollar each for the bobbins from now on. How many do I need, anyway? I have 5 of the new ones and one old one that came in the machine. Should I go and buy more, 'just in case'?
Another dumb question. My 99 has a knob that makes the stitch length longer and shorter. Now which way do I need to turn it to make it longer? Anyone know? And how far to make much of a difference in the stitch length? There are no numbers on either it nor on the tension, but on the tension I never know which way to turn it to make it work right, but have gotten it adjusted so it is right at the moment, so won't fiddle with that until I need to.
Thanks for the help.
Another dumb question. My 99 has a knob that makes the stitch length longer and shorter. Now which way do I need to turn it to make it longer? Anyone know? And how far to make much of a difference in the stitch length? There are no numbers on either it nor on the tension, but on the tension I never know which way to turn it to make it work right, but have gotten it adjusted so it is right at the moment, so won't fiddle with that until I need to.
Thanks for the help.
I never pay any attention to the numbers on the tension. I adjust it so that it goes with a little tug - not too much... just a tad... I don't know about the stitch length adjustment - turn the knob until you get what you like??
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Charlee
Here she is!! More pics will be on my blog (second link, not the Dear Jane link) in about an hour!! :)
Nancy
Actually, I need to finish cleaning the machine, before I play too much with stitching, but I couldn't help myself, and last nite managed to get a few tiny stitches out of her before the thread broke!
I'm thinking you need info on timing. But instead of adjusting the post you need to adjust the needle.
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Charlee
Here she is!! More pics will be on my blog (second link, not the Dear Jane link) in about an hour!! :)
Nancy
Actually, I need to finish cleaning the machine, before I play too much with stitching, but I couldn't help myself, and last nite managed to get a few tiny stitches out of her before the thread broke!
I'm thinking you need info on timing. But instead of adjusting the post you need to adjust the needle.
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Charlee
Here she is!! More pics will be on my blog (second link, not the Dear Jane link) in about an hour!! :)
Nancy
Actually, I need to finish cleaning the machine, before I play too much with stitching, but I couldn't help myself, and last nite managed to get a few tiny stitches out of her before the thread broke!
I'm thinking you need info on timing. But instead of adjusting the post you need to adjust the needle.
That manual is really good. I just fixed a tension on the Spartan using those instructions. I am wondering if that tension was ever installed correctly. The dumb thing would work a little but not so very good. It is virtually a new machine - some paint gouges from the foot control floating around on the surface but no wear and tear. I wish I could fix those gouges.
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Thanks deplaylady and miriam for your help. I went on the Sew-Clasic site and looked at their prices for the bobbins. They are a lot cheaper than I found for the 99. Is that a good price for the ones for the FW too? I'm wondering if they are more expensive because the machines are in larger demand.
Originally Posted by miriam
Well that is interesting! I was avoiding the 185's because of the clanking noise! They are so cute, though, I will be on the lookout for one now - my Pfaffs purrrrrrr!
Nancy
Was it a 185 or a 285 - the 285s were pretty crummy machines - not built as well.
Nancy
Was it a 185 or a 285 - the 285s were pretty crummy machines - not built as well.
Nancy
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by irishrose
I paid $35 for my godzilla finished 128 with a bentwood case.
Karen, my 1928 Leader is a very small treadle as is my 1904 Ruby.
Karen, my 1928 Leader is a very small treadle as is my 1904 Ruby.
Nancy
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Originally Posted by Janis
Thanks deplaylady and miriam for your help. I went on the Sew-Clasic site and looked at their prices for the bobbins. They are a lot cheaper than I found for the 99. Is that a good price for the ones for the FW too? I'm wondering if they are more expensive because the machines are in larger demand.
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by miriam
anybody near Louisville, KY?
http://louisville.craigslist.org/atq/2617450429.html - it's down to $10!!!
http://louisville.craigslist.org/atq/2617450429.html - it's down to $10!!!
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by irishrose
I paid $35 for my godzilla finished 128 with a bentwood case.
Karen, my 1928 Leader is a very small treadle as is my 1904 Ruby.
Karen, my 1928 Leader is a very small treadle as is my 1904 Ruby.
Nancy
Thanks.
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