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05-21-2010, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
JC, I like both of your machines. Isn't it interesting that seamstresses/quilters used to put fabric around the head of the machine for storing pins? I have seen that so many times. Unfortunately, it also causes a lot of wear n tear on the decals.
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05-21-2010, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 1quilt_gma
I have (re)found my MILs old Pfaff 230 machine. It is dusty and needs cleaning, and that I plan to have done. It is in it's own cabinet.
I do have some questions, however...
1) I need a couple of parts....I need the bed slide, that is next to the needle plate on the left
2) Also, I would like to find a knee lever if possible.
3) I have no idea where to take it to get it serviced....I live in Central Texas, 3 hrs away from Dallas, 3 hrs away from Houston, and about 2 1/2 hrs away from Austin. Does anyone know of a good and reliable service shop I can take this to?
If there are any clarifications you need to help answer these questions, let me know & I will try
I do have some questions, however...
1) I need a couple of parts....I need the bed slide, that is next to the needle plate on the left
2) Also, I would like to find a knee lever if possible.
3) I have no idea where to take it to get it serviced....I live in Central Texas, 3 hrs away from Dallas, 3 hrs away from Houston, and about 2 1/2 hrs away from Austin. Does anyone know of a good and reliable service shop I can take this to?
If there are any clarifications you need to help answer these questions, let me know & I will try
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/
I will let out Texas Members help you out with trying to find a sewing machine repair shop in your locale.
Feel free to post photos of your new re-find!!
Billy
05-21-2010, 09:58 AM
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I love that W&W 9! Be really careful when cleaning...those decals blow away with a medium strong puff of breath!
05-21-2010, 10:06 AM
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Charlee, would you happen to have any idea where I can get copies of a manual for the W&W? I would sure like to make it sew, but some of these old ones, I just am not sure exactly how to thread the darn things...Any help is appreciated
05-21-2010, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JCquilts
Charlee, would you happen to have any idea where I can get copies of a manual for the W&W? I would sure like to make it sew, but some of these old ones, I just am not sure exactly how to thread the darn things...Any help is appreciated
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05-21-2010, 10:43 AM
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Well now THAT is a great question. I had to go look. There are two little wood needle cases in the drawer with 4 needles in one and some used ones in the other one. Im not really sure they go to this machine as I brought 3 treadles home in the back seat of my car on that trip. We had to take them apart to get them in there. I put all the parts for each machine in a baggie and labeled them so that I could return them to the right machine when I got home. So, Im not sure how to tell what needle this machine needs.. HELP...
Also the machine mechanism is a bit frozen. The wheel will turn about half way, then stops.. I am really hoping to find something a little less precious to start tearing apart for the first time.. I do a lot on my machines, but have never torn them down completely like you have shown on your tute.
Also the machine mechanism is a bit frozen. The wheel will turn about half way, then stops.. I am really hoping to find something a little less precious to start tearing apart for the first time.. I do a lot on my machines, but have never torn them down completely like you have shown on your tute.
05-21-2010, 11:00 AM
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[quote=Lostn51]
Be careful what you ask for...LOL
I love my old machines and love to share with ANYONE who will look and listen.. Most people only last about 5 min. before their eyes glaze over and they are looking for the nearest exit.
Originally Posted by JCquilts
Looking forward to seeing more of you collection!!
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I love my old machines and love to share with ANYONE who will look and listen.. Most people only last about 5 min. before their eyes glaze over and they are looking for the nearest exit.
05-21-2010, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
JC, I like both of your machines. Isn't it interesting that seamstresses/quilters used to put fabric around the head of the machine for storing pins? I have seen that so many times. Unfortunately, it also causes a lot of wear n tear on the decals.
05-21-2010, 11:49 AM
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The W&W takes a 127x1 needle or a Boye 18. (In the case of Boye needles, the number indicates a style, and not the size)
I posted a thread here in the Virtual machine section a week or two ago that gives some alternatives and instruction on needles for the #9...
Keep in mind, if the machine isn't working, you can NOT ruin it by tearing into it! ;) How can you hurt something that's "broken"? :)
I could never find a manual online...the Smithsonian has a manual for an 8, a Meteor, and a parts catalog for a D-10 but nothing for a 9...I'll take pics when I get home from work tho, of how to thread the 9...it's a fairly simple process.
I posted a thread here in the Virtual machine section a week or two ago that gives some alternatives and instruction on needles for the #9...
Keep in mind, if the machine isn't working, you can NOT ruin it by tearing into it! ;) How can you hurt something that's "broken"? :)
I could never find a manual online...the Smithsonian has a manual for an 8, a Meteor, and a parts catalog for a D-10 but nothing for a 9...I'll take pics when I get home from work tho, of how to thread the 9...it's a fairly simple process.
05-21-2010, 11:59 AM
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Charlee, Thank you for the info on the needle for the W9. I have a little wooden Boye box with 4 new 18s in it and another one with an assortement of used needles.
And I dug a little more in the drawers and found the Manual. It is in pretty bad shape, cover is partly missing, but the threading instructions are there.. Yay!!! I would be happy to make a copy of it for you if you like....
Thanks for the encouragement on working on it.. I will try to find the supplies as described by Billy and see if I can get it to free up. There is a bit of rust on the presser foot.. dont know how that happened in the DESERT. Once I free up the movement, I think I can get it working.. It has a broken needle stuck in it now, so, it may take a little work to get it out...
And I dug a little more in the drawers and found the Manual. It is in pretty bad shape, cover is partly missing, but the threading instructions are there.. Yay!!! I would be happy to make a copy of it for you if you like....
Thanks for the encouragement on working on it.. I will try to find the supplies as described by Billy and see if I can get it to free up. There is a bit of rust on the presser foot.. dont know how that happened in the DESERT. Once I free up the movement, I think I can get it working.. It has a broken needle stuck in it now, so, it may take a little work to get it out...
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