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Gorgeous machine and cabinet. Lucky you! You have a piece of your family; I bet your great grandmother would be extremely happy to see that her machine was still in the family. Get some sewing oil, give it a good oiling, and start sewing with this beauty. Do you have the manual? Sorry I can't tell you anything else, but someone else here should be able to help you.[/quote]
Thanks. I do have a manual, missing the front and back cover. The manual doesn't specify a type of needle, but vaguely instructs you to use only the correct good quality needles!
Thanks. I do have a manual, missing the front and back cover. The manual doesn't specify a type of needle, but vaguely instructs you to use only the correct good quality needles!
Ok, so I've been snooping on the Singer site www.singerco.com/support/serial to try to figure out the "birthdate" for my FW. The SN is FA104163, I see it was made in Scotland but other than that I'm not able to establish a date or even a year. Did I go to the wrong site or did I do something wrong? I appreicate any help.
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
I don't know what clamping feet are, but you sure have a pretty machine. Those red eyes are nice. All the ones I've seen are treadles, no electric ones.
http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk/bcfeet.html
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They explain cam as "an irregular wheel with one or two bands of indentations which allows a mechanical sewing machine to sew multi step and decorative stitches."
Nancy
Are all cams machine specific, or are they interchangeable from one cam using machine to another?
I think they are machine specific but some models may use the same cams I'm not sure on that one. Billy would know. My 306k has to have the zz cam in even if I just want to do a straight stitch, don't know why.
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
Here's another newbie question. What are cams? How do they make decorative stitches? Would you use them on a straight stitch machine or does it have to zig zag to make them work. I'm real curious.
They explain cam as "an irregular wheel with one or two bands of indentations which allows a mechanical sewing machine to sew multi step and decorative stitches."
Nancy
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Originally Posted by luv2learn
Are all cams machine specific, or are they interchangeable from one cam using machine to another?
Some of the models were made with some basic built-in stitches, and then took cams for extra sts beyond that. Other models were made with NO built in sts, and it took cams to create all the sts. That would be why you need the basic ZZ cam in place to sew a straight st.
This is the basic difference between the 401 and the 403. The machines are identical except that the 401 has some built in sts (hence the big dial button, front and center) and also takes cams, and the 403 has no built in sts, and uses cams for all sts. I believe the 500a and the 503 Rocketeers are the same way-- one has some built-ins and the other has none.
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Weedwoman, thanx so much for the response.
Sewbizgirl, thanx for the thorough explanation. . you were very helpful. . .I think I have some black and some white and this will help me sort out where to try them.
I certainly am enjoying the sewing machine parade. . . .looks like there are still some beautiful machines being saved!! Thanx to all for sharing.
Sewbizgirl, thanx for the thorough explanation. . you were very helpful. . .I think I have some black and some white and this will help me sort out where to try them.
I certainly am enjoying the sewing machine parade. . . .looks like there are still some beautiful machines being saved!! Thanx to all for sharing.
There is much less info available on the machines made at the Anderson, South Carolina plant. What I've read is that when it was sold the records weren't kept, like they were in New Jersey and at other plants. I guess we are lucky to have the info we do have...[/quote]
Sewbizgirl; Thank you for this information. I appreciate it but will still try to contact Singer to see if they have any more info than what is available at the dating site.
Sewbizgirl; Thank you for this information. I appreciate it but will still try to contact Singer to see if they have any more info than what is available at the dating site.
Originally Posted by treadlep
I've been looking at all of the vintage machines and have been inspired to clean up and use an old treadle machine I inherited from my great grandmother. I'm interested in any information anyone can provide regarding the manufacturer and age of this machine. It works fine and seems to be in very good condition. The only information on the machine is the name "richmond", but paperwork with it indicates it was sold by the Charles William Store. The needles with the machine are stamped "B Eldredge", but I have no idea whether a currently manufactured needle might work (seems longer than the average needle). It has a metal spring belt that drives the treadle, a shuttle bobbin and came with a box of Griest attachments. I've checked out several pages of this forum and only seen a few machines that seem to be close. Thanks so much!
Originally Posted by treadlep
Thanks. I do have a manual, missing the front and back cover. The manual doesn't specify a type of needle, but vaguely instructs you to use only the correct good quality needles!
http://www.sewshop.com/Singer_Indust...4189-2182.html
Let us know what works!!
Originally Posted by Nanamoms
Good morning, everyone. I have a question...I was given a 15-91 but it does not have the wooden (?) base or case. I don't necessarily want to put it in a cabinet. Is there someone who can make a base for me or where I can buy one? The sweet lady who gave it to me told me that the "coffin top" cases do not work with it.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Sometimes bases come up on Ebay. BTW, I have had 15-91s in bentwood cases; they do fit.
The paper-covered cases from the 50s will usually work as well as the modern plastic ones. You have lots of choices!!
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