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Old 06-19-2010, 02:20 PM
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can someone tell me what model this machine is? 99? 66? 221?
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Old 06-19-2010, 02:43 PM
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Billy, I think I have seen three machines (including one of mine) on here recently that are missing their tyres on the bobbin winder - do you have any suggestions where I might get a replacement for mine? And the next question is are they all a standard size?
Ebay or you can go to the hardware store and use an o-ring but I will find the right diameters and pot them but there are several sizes they can be
Thank you Billy, I will look and see what I can find.
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Old 06-19-2010, 02:53 PM
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Has Anyone every heard of a treadle machine called "El Dorado"? I picked it up today. I looks a lot like my WW9 but a little different. Ill take pictures when I get a chance.

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Old 06-19-2010, 03:06 PM
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One of my Singer vintage machines has dried masking tape across the sewing surface. How should I remove this?
Is GooGone safe?
I just purchased GoJo. Is that beter?
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Old 06-19-2010, 03:12 PM
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Well, to make a short story long.....I went to an auction today looking for attachments...instead I bought 5 (yes, that is five) machines as a group for $15.00 (yes, that is fifteen).....poor babies are in pretty bad shape....some may recover, some I'm not so sure of.....see for yourself.....

This machine is all but locked tight
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88636[/ATTACH]

Graybar - HUH???
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88637[/ATTACH]

It' s a wreck but it turns like a top
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88638[/ATTACH]

missing parts but smooth action
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88639[/ATTACH]

Little green Brunswick
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88640[/ATTACH]

still more missing parts
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88641[/ATTACH]

1879 (?) Singer
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88642[/ATTACH]

SN 3138585 plate on rear side
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88643[/ATTACH]

Oh, what a dirty girl
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88644[/ATTACH]

1928 66 Treadle head
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88645[/ATTACH]

SN AC019352
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88646[/ATTACH]
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Old 06-19-2010, 03:25 PM
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What is the "needlebar"?

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All,

I finally was approved on the Needlebar sight and what a wealth of information. I can spend lots of time there and hope to become more knowledgable. But there are a couple of terms i keep seeing in the descriptions of the machines that I am not sure about.

They are "verticle feed" and "vibrating shuttle". Can anyone explain what they mean?

Thanks Lisa
Yay Lisa!!!!

You will have fun on there and yes lots of information to be gleaned there.

Billy
I just got approved too! It's like trying to get into Fort Knox, but I am enjoying browsing. I think I will lurk for a while before I venture any further.
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Old 06-19-2010, 03:42 PM
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Billy,
The scotts liquid gold I find at Home Depot is a cleaner and preservative.
Is this the right one?
Thanks.
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Old 06-19-2010, 03:48 PM
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And because I couldn't leave well enough alone, I also bought a like new Domestic Special machine for $22.50-I had it bought for $5.00 until the lady beside me decided that if I were going to buy it, it must be something special.....

oh, and I almost forgot to mention the full set of working irons for a New Home treadle....no cabinet or machine just the irons....

The auction company loves to see me show up at their auctions....I honestly have no idea what I will do with any of this.....

Oh, and I bought a set of cams for what machine I have no idea......

Domestic Special with attachments
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88649[/ATTACH]

Blue and aqua metal box
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88650[/ATTACH]

Full set of cams
[ATTACH=CONFIG]88651[/ATTACH]
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Old 06-19-2010, 03:57 PM
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Darcene! What a haul! No wonder you're getting a visit from the Sewing Machine Guru, Billy :)
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Old 06-19-2010, 04:47 PM
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Darcene, Good for you, oh for the joy of auctions. I can't find any in this area.

I hope you grow to love all the ones you have rescued. :P
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