Originally Posted by Lostn51

Karen the decals should be treated very gently so their integrity will not be compromised. But it sounds like the shellac is already worn down so you need to be very careful when cleaning the surface.

There are several ways to cleaning the rust off of the handwheel and plated parts. If you have a battery charger you can clean it off with electrolysis or use vinegar and water solution.


Billy

Originally Posted by jackkip

ok, I have a confession. I have become quite addicted to sewing machines. Today I had the TV on (I was also checking the Vintage board on the computer) and saw a commercial. It was for the storage bags that you vacuum and suck all the air out of. Well as the commercial went on, it was showing how great theses bags were (and they kept doubling the offer, if the commercial had last 30 seconds longer you could of bought 50 for the price of one, but I digress :oops: ). They had the bags stacked up on this table with a sewing machine. I immediately identified the machine as an Elna Supermatic, just like the one in Miz Johnny's avatar. At that point I became much more interested in the machine than the bags. So I guess I truly am addicted to machines :wink:

Originally Posted by BoJangles

Ok you guys in the know, I just purchased from e-bay some 127X1 needles for my Singer 9W! The ad read 2 127X1 E HH NOS Vintage Sewing Machine Needles 14 CLOS. The guy says he purchased them 30 years ago and they are made in Holland. They are expensive, so I hope I bought something I can use on my Singer 9W??????????

Nancy

Originally Posted by Lostn51

Oh how I would love to have one of those!!! That is the new style of 201K and is one of my faves like the 185J/K. You own a work horse of a machine and I wish we could get them here in the states. I had a 201K at one time but the fellow never did deliver it to me and I lost my $35.........

Billy

Originally Posted by lindyline

Ok, so I've just opened my treadle and sewn on it.It's been sitting idle for 25 plus years.Made all my 1st DD's baby clothes on it.
Remembered to oil it first and guess what...IT WORKS. Just like a dream.Looked up Singers site, and it was made in Clydebank Scotland in 1955. It's a 201K.
Anybody know anything else about them??
Oh, and here's a pic.

Originally Posted by BoJangles

just purchased from e-bay some 127X1 needles for my Singer 9W! The ad read 2 127X1 E HH NOS Vintage Sewing Machine Needles 14 CLOS. . . . I thought if I could find some of the actual needles that would be good -- do you know anything about the ones I just purchased? I am paying 10.99 a piece for the needles and I got 5 of them coming. If I need to stop this purchase, I need to let the e-bay seller know asap.

Thank you as always! I love my Singer 9W and really want to use it to make a quilt!

Nancy

Originally Posted by BoJangles

Billy or Charlee (I think) you guys are the experts. I just got an e-mail from the guy that I am purchasing the needles from and he is not sure what machine they work on?

Billy, I know you are going to figure out what needles we can use if we can't get the 127X1 for the Singer 9W, but you also said that we may have to recalibrate the timing or something? I thought if I could find some of the actual needles that would be good -- do you know anything about the ones I just purchased? I am paying 10.99 a piece for the needles and I got 5 of them coming. If I need to stop this purchase, I need to let the e-bay seller know asap.

Thank you as always! I love my Singer 9W and really want to use it to make a quilt!

Nancy

Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

$55 dollars for 5 needles???? There is a guy on Treadleon who has found a needle that will work in most WW 9's. The vendor is selling these needles at $24 for 50--I think it would be worth trying!! I have not tried them myself as I bought a lifetime supply of 127x1 when I heard they were being phased out. If you're interested, I will send the contact information. I am not endorsing the vendor or the needles, but think they're worth a try.