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Old 09-23-2010, 12:32 PM
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I already posted on the pictures section but here is my new addition. Her name is Cleo and was given to me by one of my bosses at work. It was a total surprise and I finally got her home today. When we took her out of the box, I found this part on the floor. Is it part of the machine - please say it isn't necessary for it to function because I have no idea where it would go. As a matter of fact, I have no experience whatsoever with treadles so I will be doing quite a bit of research on them. Any suggestions as to what to read or where to find information?
Treadle on has information. I think that part is the spring for the belt shifter, the latch that you move to take the belt off the big wheel on the treadle. You should have a spring there, if not that may be where it goes. Here is a picture of mine. My treadle still needs additional work and cleaning, so pardon the dirt.
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Old 09-23-2010, 01:38 PM
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Does anyone know how to find out the age of the White sewing machines? I looked on the internet and can't find a list like Singer has on aging a machine.

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Old 09-23-2010, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by redpurselady
I already posted on the pictures section but here is my new addition. Her name is Cleo and was given to me by one of my bosses at work. It was a total surprise and I finally got her home today. When we took her out of the box, I found this part on the floor. Is it part of the machine - please say it isn't necessary for it to function because I have no idea where it would go. As a matter of fact, I have no experience whatsoever with treadles so I will be doing quite a bit of research on them. Any suggestions as to what to read or where to find information?
Treadle on has information. I think that part is the spring for the belt shifter, the latch that you move to take the belt off the big wheel on the treadle. You should have a spring there, if not that may be where it goes. Here is a picture of mine. My treadle still needs additional work and cleaning, so pardon the dirt.
Sure looks like that may be it - hope I can figure out how to get it back on if so. Thanks much!
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Old 09-23-2010, 03:11 PM
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Sure looks like that may be it - hope I can figure out how to get it back on if so. Thanks much![/quote]


Probably easier than it looks; just unscrew the screw there and the spring will set in under the latch that the belt goes through.
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Old 09-23-2010, 07:14 PM
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1955 was a great year, That's the year I married my wonderful DH. Best thing I ever did.
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Old 09-23-2010, 07:32 PM
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My Dh was born that year. lol

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1955 was a great year, That's the year I married my wonderful DH. Best thing I ever did.
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Does anyone know how to find out the age of the White sewing machines? I looked on the internet and can't find a list like Singer has on aging a machine.

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Hello you all, I found where to find White manufacture dates.

So today my DH brings home a White Rotary Electric Black Crinkle Embossed machine. It was manufactured in 1931. The thing was completely frozen. We got it cleaned and working, but I can't figure out how to thread it. There is a needle in the machine, but we don't know if it is the correct one for this machine. I am not sure how to thread the bobbin either.

Anyway, I can't get the needle to pick up the bobbin thread, which tells me I am doing something wrong?

Anyone have instructions on how to thread a White Rotary Electric machine made around the 1930's?

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Old 09-24-2010, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
My Dh was born that year. lol

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1955 was a great year, That's the year I married my wonderful DH. Best thing I ever did.
Both hubby & I were born in 1955 too.
It was a great year for baby boomers.
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Anyone have instructions on how to thread a White Rotary Electric machine made around the 1930's?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9eiKXCjv80

Hope this helps you.
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Anyone have instructions on how to thread a White Rotary Electric machine made around the 1930's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9eiKXCjv80

Hope this helps you.
Wow! That site is fantastic! Thank you so much!

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