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Originally Posted by MarieM
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.
Sorry we couldn't help. It is fun to know the correct year of your machine.
Nancy
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
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!!
The paper-covered cases from the 50s will usually work as well as the modern plastic ones. You have lots of choices!!
Miz Johnny I had never heard the term "Vindex B" type of tension. Does that mean all those type machines fall under that category? Like my New Home T No 3 with the same tension setup?
Nancy
Also, I am so glad you kept the kids safe and sound! What an experience for them!
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Billy, Are you and your family ok?
Couple things...
1. I hope Billy and his family are ok as well as our other quilting friends down south.
2. Since I have to put the needles into the singer 66 sideways, it won't accommodate a double needle will it?
1. I hope Billy and his family are ok as well as our other quilting friends down south.
2. Since I have to put the needles into the singer 66 sideways, it won't accommodate a double needle will it?
Originally Posted by jljack
Nancy...when I did some research on my 1917 Western Electric SM, I found out that National made them for Western Electric for only 2 years 1917 & 1918, then Graybar took the model because WE didn't want to continue it. Just another little detail of the history.
Nancy
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
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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.
In general, cams are not usable from one brand of machines to another: Elnas have their own type cam, Necchis have theirs, etc.
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
Sharon, congratulations on your 15-91. It really looks to be in great shape overall! You will love that machine. I love the 15 series, especially the clones!
Nancy
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
VERY scary day full of tornadoes down here yesterday! We are safe, but there were so many tornadoes it was unbelievable. And so many lives lost! I was driving when one of the tornadoes was passing, maybe 10 miles away. The siren came on, and for the first time in my life I heard a man's voice come out of the speaker telling everyone to "take cover". I just drove faster, as we have a full underground basement in our house. My son is in Memphis where they were pretty hard hit, too. (Not him, tho...thank the Lord.) I had the lanterns out, but we never lost power.
On the upside, I finished the two outfits I was sewing for my daughter's two neices. I did most of it on the 66. These are the outfits I was making the ruffles for, with my ruffler attachement I spoke of earlier. If you want to see them:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-119400-1.htm#3130865
On the upside, I finished the two outfits I was sewing for my daughter's two neices. I did most of it on the 66. These are the outfits I was making the ruffles for, with my ruffler attachement I spoke of earlier. If you want to see them:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-119400-1.htm#3130865
Originally Posted by luce321
Judy, Thank you so much for the information. I read it and am sure I can do it. Haven't tried yet but will do so soon. I have been in a mess for about five days. A pipe broke in my bedroom wall leading to the bathroom, and what a mess. I've had the plumber out and SurfPro to disenfect the area. They had to take down lots of the sheetrock as it evidentally had been leaking for sometime and had lots of mold. It will be another week or more before it is completed and new carpet down. To make it worse all this is going on while I have been taking medical tests this week. The adjuster is coming tomorrow and I dread it. They have already told me on the phone that they will not pay for the mold and will not pay for the plumber's labor and to replace the pipe. I wonder why I carry insurance at all.
Sorry, to complain but venting seems to help. Thanks again so much. Incidentally, I have asked several questions since I joined this site and you are the only one that has answered my posts. I must have been doing something incorrect.
Sorry, to complain but venting seems to help. Thanks again so much. Incidentally, I have asked several questions since I joined this site and you are the only one that has answered my posts. I must have been doing something incorrect.
Nancy
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