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#5461
I live the Singer with the RAF decals, it is an original singer and it is an early 60's machine. Made in China but it is still a great little machine to own! Your Lotus is beautiful also I cant wait to see it with the handcrank on it!!
Billy[/quote]
Thanks for your confirmation and Miz Johnny's post on the Needlebar info.
I'm still wondering how I can convert the Lotus into a hand-crank since it doesn't have the standard motor boss that is need to mount the modern hand-crank to (so I read somewhere). Read that the old machines hand-cranks were mounted to the wooden box somehow. I don't think I will be doing that, if this is so. I appreciate any suggestions on how to make this idea work.
Billy[/quote]
Thanks for your confirmation and Miz Johnny's post on the Needlebar info.
I'm still wondering how I can convert the Lotus into a hand-crank since it doesn't have the standard motor boss that is need to mount the modern hand-crank to (so I read somewhere). Read that the old machines hand-cranks were mounted to the wooden box somehow. I don't think I will be doing that, if this is so. I appreciate any suggestions on how to make this idea work.
#5462
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Nancy it's 1874 born date
Nancy
#5463
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Needlebar states this decal was used into the 1960's. It does have some more modern touches, like the button on the front to drop feed dogs, that I haven't seen before. Still--check this out:
http://needlebar.org/main~nb/singdecs/36/index.html
Nancy
#5464
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Wow, Miz Johnny that is a beautiful decal -- I wonder what bird it is suppose to be? Why is it called a "Raf" decal? Anyway, now I want one of those machines!
Nancy
Nancy
#5465
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Nancy it's 1874 born date
Nancy
Nancy
#5466
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
We explained to him how we have a collection of machines oldest one now is 1854.
Nancy
#5467
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I'm still wondering how I can convert the Lotus into a hand-crank since it doesn't have the standard motor boss that is need to mount the modern hand-crank to (so I read somewhere). Read that the old machines hand-cranks were mounted to the wooden box somehow. I don't think I will be doing that, if this is so. I appreciate any suggestions on how to make this idea work.
#5468
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Wow, Miz Johnny that is a beautiful decal -- I wonder what bird it is suppose to be? Why is it called a "Raf" decal? Anyway, now I want one of those machines!
Nancy
Nancy
#5469
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I'm still wondering how I can convert the Lotus into a hand-crank since it doesn't have the standard motor boss that is need to mount the modern hand-crank to (so I read somewhere). Read that the old machines hand-cranks were mounted to the wooden box somehow. I don't think I will be doing that, if this is so. I appreciate any suggestions on how to make this idea work.
#5470
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 120
Just picked up a Singer Red Eye at the thrift store for a very cheap price..... It has the wooden case which has some chipping but not in really bad shape.
The machine is in what I would consider good shape with decals and I tested it any runs strong. Needs a straight stitch foot. It also has tape stuck to the bed (to mark 1/4")
I am going to oil, clean, polish and then I don't know what. I already am over run with featherweights, and I think this is my 3rd Model 66.
Just couldn't resist her.
The machine is in what I would consider good shape with decals and I tested it any runs strong. Needs a straight stitch foot. It also has tape stuck to the bed (to mark 1/4")
I am going to oil, clean, polish and then I don't know what. I already am over run with featherweights, and I think this is my 3rd Model 66.
Just couldn't resist her.
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