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12-02-2010, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S
What is a Pitman? Kathie
(Picture is confusing because 3 treadles are lined up in my garage awaiting attention.)
12-02-2010, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Billy, could you explain why you think the treadle is post-1900?
The pitman appears to be missing, so can't tell if it was wood or iron. Perhaps it is not a 127? That could explain why it is older, if the serial # is correct. I have a machine that I think is a VS2 from 1894, looks a lot like a 127. Also I know the sphinx was around by 1901.
The pitman appears to be missing, so can't tell if it was wood or iron. Perhaps it is not a 127? That could explain why it is older, if the serial # is correct. I have a machine that I think is a VS2 from 1894, looks a lot like a 127. Also I know the sphinx was around by 1901.
The 127's had their bobbin winders set high on the arm where the 27's had them low on the pillar.
Billy
12-02-2010, 11:58 AM
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What is the boss? {in front of the pillar}
12-02-2010, 12:18 PM
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Thank you for the info. I checked my machine and mine is Iron.
Do I need to oil the iron, how do I care for it? Kathie
Do I need to oil the iron, how do I care for it? Kathie
12-02-2010, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
What is the boss? {in front of the pillar}
Billy
12-02-2010, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S
Thank you for the info. I checked my machine and mine is Iron.
Do I need to oil the iron, how do I care for it? Kathie
Do I need to oil the iron, how do I care for it? Kathie
I oil/grease (with sewing machine grease) the moving parts of the treadle and clean it with Liquid Gold. The Liguid Gold really shines up the irons on the treadle and it is good for the pitman if you have the wood pitman.
Nancy
12-02-2010, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
BoJangles, my avitar quilt is the attic window design that I used for fabrics I bought in Alaska when cruising. The top window has the word Alaska and some birds from the area. The top row of windows has the float planes flying in the sky. The 2nd row has eagles flying and in trees. 3rd row has polar bears playing in the snow. 4th row has sea otters on the water. The bottom row doesn't show, but it has penguins swimming under water. There was a topic about posting a larger picture of our avitar quilts. Mine is posted on there.
P.S. i posted the link for Singer thru the ages just above your post asking about my avitar
P.S. i posted the link for Singer thru the ages just above your post asking about my avitar
Nancy
12-02-2010, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Billy, could you explain why you think the treadle is post-1900?
The pitman appears to be missing, so can't tell if it was wood or iron. Perhaps it is not a 127? That could explain why it is older, if the serial # is correct. I have a machine that I think is a VS2 from 1894, looks a lot like a 127. Also I know the sphinx was around by 1901.
Nancy
12-02-2010, 02:43 PM
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I have two old 301A machines. Could someone please tell me where to go to find out about these machines? Please?
12-02-2010, 04:45 PM
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i had information on muy machines and great grandchildrand wrote all over it now i cant see it please tell me again singerah60570 treadel . singer na438590 singera 301 . singer#66elisabeth n,j.#au605701.kenmore#1595281 thank you iwant to sell one but need info. suzieQ
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