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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
Hi Billy,
I have just gotten a 15-91 off ebay.... I have found two things that I need!! First is a bobbin case and the second is a light bulb... the shell of the bulb was in the light fixture.. it is a screw in type, can you still get that type? online I have seen but the push in type and is that usable? And what is a reasonable price for a bobbin case?? Thanks so much,
Sharon
I have just gotten a 15-91 off ebay.... I have found two things that I need!! First is a bobbin case and the second is a light bulb... the shell of the bulb was in the light fixture.. it is a screw in type, can you still get that type? online I have seen but the push in type and is that usable? And what is a reasonable price for a bobbin case?? Thanks so much,
Sharon
Originally Posted by jljack
Here's another one.....$500!!!! It must be gold plated!!! NO???? Well.....then, how about $100?
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/atq/2334938747.html
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/atq/2334938747.html
In the Seattle/Tacoma area, we have an artist buying up old treadles for their bases. Snatches them up as quick as he can. He "recycles" the machine. Yes, he scraps them for metal. Why? His artwork rests on the base. "No value" in the heads.
And yes, his art, it's ugly.
And yes, his art, it's ugly.
Thanks everyone! I will go and scan over ebay to see what I can find!! :)
OH, the light bulbs.... can they be push in type ... my had a screw in bulb?
OH, the light bulbs.... can they be push in type ... my had a screw in bulb?
Originally Posted by irishrose
treadlep, your Richmond machine is another National - yours has a Vindex top V tension, whatever that means. It looks a lot like my 1928 Leader, though yours could be a few years older. It is a very pretty machine with a lovely cabinet. It will take a slightly longer needle than what is currently available.
I wonder why some manufacturer isn't retooling a machine a making those needles as so many machines are in use that need them.
I wonder why some manufacturer isn't retooling a machine a making those needles as so many machines are in use that need them.
thanks for the advice regarding needles---I'll try some modern needles, repositioned, and see how it goes. I've actually found a few Eldredge needles at our local sewing machine shops (sizes 14 and 16 only), so I'm lucky.
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by quilt addict
Originally Posted by treadlep
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).
See someone already answered.
Originally Posted by redbugsullivan
[\quote]Definitely a badged National, and in absolutely wonderful shape. The Nationals generally take Boye size 14 needles, but DamascusAnnie, the Queen of National machines, says she just uses a regular 15 x 1 needle and "cheats" it down a bit. Let me know if that works for you, and if not, we will hunt for needles that work!!
Thanks. Others also are thinking National. Is there a picture of your Alvah somewhere on the board?
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Goodmorning from the storm torn south!!! We are still having the severe weather but at least I have power, thats more than I can say for a lot of folks around me that have trees in their homes from last night. Yeah over 6" of rain in places here in the city and almost a foot total since this garbage started last week, so if you sneeze wrong a tree will fall over. :roll:
First off there are some really nice machines that has popped up here lately and you guys are doing great at finding them. Secondly Thank You so much for helping me tend to the shop while I have all of this weather and weather related damage to deal with. You guys are the greatest!!!! After all this is a family owned and operated shop and the love here shows! :D
While I have been absent I have added a few machines to the array I need to post about, but none of them are treadles. I know "How dare he.............." :mrgreen: These are a pair of Kenmores and they date somewhere in the 60's (havent taken the time to date them yet) and both use cams. One came fully loaded with everything including the accessories and the other had a few bits with it but both were in cabinets. Unfortunately both do not run and need a full service including replacement motors (see why I like treadles :lol: ) but should be two really nice machines.
I have a soft spot for the Kenmores because it was the machine of choice for my mom. Funny how something so small can mean so much.
I will try to check in ever so often today since we are having bad storms still. Hopefully I will have electricity...... But I have 30 something PM's to weed through and I have to get some limbs out of my yard when it stops raining.
Billy
First off there are some really nice machines that has popped up here lately and you guys are doing great at finding them. Secondly Thank You so much for helping me tend to the shop while I have all of this weather and weather related damage to deal with. You guys are the greatest!!!! After all this is a family owned and operated shop and the love here shows! :D
While I have been absent I have added a few machines to the array I need to post about, but none of them are treadles. I know "How dare he.............." :mrgreen: These are a pair of Kenmores and they date somewhere in the 60's (havent taken the time to date them yet) and both use cams. One came fully loaded with everything including the accessories and the other had a few bits with it but both were in cabinets. Unfortunately both do not run and need a full service including replacement motors (see why I like treadles :lol: ) but should be two really nice machines.
I have a soft spot for the Kenmores because it was the machine of choice for my mom. Funny how something so small can mean so much.
I will try to check in ever so often today since we are having bad storms still. Hopefully I will have electricity...... But I have 30 something PM's to weed through and I have to get some limbs out of my yard when it stops raining.
Billy
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Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
Thanks everyone! I will go and scan over ebay to see what I can find!! :)
OH, the light bulbs.... can they be push in type ... my had a screw in bulb?
OH, the light bulbs.... can they be push in type ... my had a screw in bulb?
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