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04-12-2011, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Damienvon3
Hi Everyone! I have been a LURKER here for some time and decided it is time for me to jump in on the fun! I am new to quilting and haven't sewn a stitch since Home-Economics class in high school in 1990. I love antiques and I love that these old machines are still doing what they were made to do. How often do you find something that is a40, 60, 80, or even a100 years old and is still in use and has all of its accessories! I didn't own a machine until this last weekend; Billy has started me down the right road to get them oiled up and greased up.
The singer 99 is a 1926 model and is in beautiful shape. I bought it sight unseen. The dome case was locked and no key. I discovered when I got it home and opened that the knee bar was missing. I went back to the sale the next morning to see if it was there as I had no idea it had one. I ask the ladies running the estate sale about it and they said that the couple that had just bought the White treadel had seen the bar and said it didn't belong but they told them to take it anyway. They were just loading it up when I got there and I ran out and asked about it. They got it out of the front of their car and gladly gave it to me.
The 301 is AWESOME! I should have cleaned it up before I took the pictures. It came with the owners manual and a button holer but none of the other feet or accessories so I am on the hunt for them.
The Phoenix Sewing AG Baer & Rempel is a treadel machine that at some point was converted to electric with a Singer motor. I believe it is a 28Z model. The cabinet is in pretty good shape and I gave it a pretty good scrub today. I didn't do anything to the machine itself yet so it looks dirty in the pictures. It to has the owners manual and also the box of accessories and the original tool wrench. I will convert it back to a treadel as the only thing that I need is a belt.
Does anyone know anything about the Phoenix? There is not a lot of information that I can find yet; however, the search is on now!
Here are my purchases, not a bad $50 spent I think!
The singer 99 is a 1926 model and is in beautiful shape. I bought it sight unseen. The dome case was locked and no key. I discovered when I got it home and opened that the knee bar was missing. I went back to the sale the next morning to see if it was there as I had no idea it had one. I ask the ladies running the estate sale about it and they said that the couple that had just bought the White treadel had seen the bar and said it didn't belong but they told them to take it anyway. They were just loading it up when I got there and I ran out and asked about it. They got it out of the front of their car and gladly gave it to me.
The 301 is AWESOME! I should have cleaned it up before I took the pictures. It came with the owners manual and a button holer but none of the other feet or accessories so I am on the hunt for them.
The Phoenix Sewing AG Baer & Rempel is a treadel machine that at some point was converted to electric with a Singer motor. I believe it is a 28Z model. The cabinet is in pretty good shape and I gave it a pretty good scrub today. I didn't do anything to the machine itself yet so it looks dirty in the pictures. It to has the owners manual and also the box of accessories and the original tool wrench. I will convert it back to a treadel as the only thing that I need is a belt.
Does anyone know anything about the Phoenix? There is not a lot of information that I can find yet; however, the search is on now!
Here are my purchases, not a bad $50 spent I think!
I have a 99-13 from 1928 and a 301. I have been sewing on the 301, but not the 99 yet...I am thinking of turning it into a hand crank for camping trips. I also have an Elna Supermatic and a Western Electric 1917 electric portable that runs, but needs new wires.
Welcome here....this is a fun place to hang out. You will learn so much...I have, and it encouraged me to go find some vintage machines, and I just LOVE them!!
04-12-2011, 04:22 PM
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Someone asked me to check the 'born' date for their Minnesota A (that is what she said) #417004 is the serial number. How can I date a Minnesota?
04-12-2011, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Elsie Blight
HELP l have started cleaning my treadle it was working working ,before l started, now the treadle works but not the machine l have only cleaned the left hand side as yet and oil'd it as well. looking at the bobbin it is trying to go as it moves a little but won't go l am at a loss l was very carefull its like its disconnected but its not. the kneedle is not going up or down its frozen or something can any onew sugest what l can do
Elsie from South Australia
My treadle is a singer 66
Elsie from South Australia
My treadle is a singer 66
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Elsie from Australia
04-12-2011, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Damienvon3
You are lucky to have found the feet/accessories with yours, as they are very hard to come by. They have an unusual way of attachment--back clamping, but the top has a cross on it. I think I have two feet with mine; will probably never find any more to go with it. [/quote
You are lucky to have found the feet/accessories with yours, as they are very hard to come by. They have an unusual way of attachment--back clamping, but the top has a cross on it. I think I have two feet with mine; will probably never find any more to go with it. [/quote
Oh, that is good news then. I will try to get pictures of the feet that I have if you want. Just let me know.
04-12-2011, 05:06 PM
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I have my mother's old Singer-reg. no.10938700-Phoenix design. It doesn't fold down, rather has a wooden cover with some carved grids. Don't have a picture. Was this made before 1900? Thanks for any information you can give me.
04-12-2011, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by FarmStitcher
Check out the new treadle machines on Lehmans non electric web site:
http://www.lehmans.com/cgi-bin/lehma...?page_number=1
http://www.lehmans.com/cgi-bin/lehma...?page_number=1
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04-12-2011, 05:45 PM
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mtspools,
I think your machine may have been made by National.
I think your machine may have been made by National.
04-12-2011, 06:50 PM
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I just got back from an auction where I bought a Victor treadle sewing machine for $20. The label on the machine reads "Victor Sewing Machine Co. Middletown, Conn." There is no number on it except a 4 on the post above the bobbin wider. It has a straight bobbin.
I searched the net for info. ISMACS is the only place that had a shred of info. The company only existed from 1876 to 1890. So this machine is really old. And it is in bad shape. A lot of rust on the metal legs, drawers are off and parts of the veneer on the cabinet is loose. The wheel only moves slightly. I think it is the shaft/bar underneath from the wheel to the bobbin that is frozen. And the cover box is in pieces. It's a challenge.
There is probably info on this thread about restoring machines that would help me, but going through 933 pages is daunting. I am anxious to get it working. DH now has a project. LOL
Does anyone know anything else about this machine?
My mother had a Singer treadle model 127. One of the dumbest things I've done is sell that machine. It sewed so well.
I searched the net for info. ISMACS is the only place that had a shred of info. The company only existed from 1876 to 1890. So this machine is really old. And it is in bad shape. A lot of rust on the metal legs, drawers are off and parts of the veneer on the cabinet is loose. The wheel only moves slightly. I think it is the shaft/bar underneath from the wheel to the bobbin that is frozen. And the cover box is in pieces. It's a challenge.
There is probably info on this thread about restoring machines that would help me, but going through 933 pages is daunting. I am anxious to get it working. DH now has a project. LOL
Does anyone know anything else about this machine?
My mother had a Singer treadle model 127. One of the dumbest things I've done is sell that machine. It sewed so well.
04-12-2011, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by Damienvon3
You are lucky to have found the feet/accessories with yours, as they are very hard to come by. They have an unusual way of attachment--back clamping, but the top has a cross on it. I think I have two feet with mine; will probably never find any more to go with it. [/quote
You are lucky to have found the feet/accessories with yours, as they are very hard to come by. They have an unusual way of attachment--back clamping, but the top has a cross on it. I think I have two feet with mine; will probably never find any more to go with it. [/quote
Oh, that is good news then. I will try to get pictures of the feet that I have if you want. Just let me know.
04-12-2011, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
If this gives you any idea, two of the nicknames are "Touch and Swear" and "Touch and Throw". I know someone will jump in and tell how they LOVE theirs, but the machines are at the far side of their lifecycles. With the exception of the 600 and 603, the machines all have plastic gears, most of which have crumbled by now. They cost more to fix than they're worth, and many repair people won't bother.
The 600 and 603 both have metal gears. I have had one of each, and they worked great. The only thing to worry about on them (as far as I know) is the in-place bobbin winder. Sometimes they need work.
The 600 and 603 both have metal gears. I have had one of each, and they worked great. The only thing to worry about on them (as far as I know) is the in-place bobbin winder. Sometimes they need work.
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