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09-21-2011, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
~sigh~ Why do I do it? I went to see the "sewing machine guy" (in parenthesis for a reason!) here in town, and asked him about needles for two of my machines. Asked about a 20x1, and got an incredulous "What do YOU want INDUSTRIAL needles for????"
"Well, Louie, because they fit one of my machines."
"You have an industrial machine???"
"No Louie, I don't. They fit an AG Mason treadle machine."
"No they won't. Those are INDUSTRIAL needles!"
*deep breath* *nother one*
"Ok Louie, they won't fit. Have anything like a Davis Long Needle or a Boye 10?"
"What's a Davis long needle? I've never heard of "Boye", what's THAT?"
OMG. I was so frustrated that I wanted to bop his bald head!!!
"Here's an easy one for ya Louie...got a bobbin tire?"
"Buck and a half" as he slid it across the counter. "Those are standard, ya know."
ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! I'm going to EBAY!!
"Well, Louie, because they fit one of my machines."
"You have an industrial machine???"
"No Louie, I don't. They fit an AG Mason treadle machine."
"No they won't. Those are INDUSTRIAL needles!"
*deep breath* *nother one*
"Ok Louie, they won't fit. Have anything like a Davis Long Needle or a Boye 10?"
"What's a Davis long needle? I've never heard of "Boye", what's THAT?"
OMG. I was so frustrated that I wanted to bop his bald head!!!
"Here's an easy one for ya Louie...got a bobbin tire?"
"Buck and a half" as he slid it across the counter. "Those are standard, ya know."
ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! I'm going to EBAY!!
09-21-2011, 05:54 PM
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That screw could possibly be to adjust the buttonhole width? Years ago I worked on an old machine with a buttonhole attachment and if the buttonhole wasn't balanced on both long sides I could adjust I think a screw or little knob to make it stitch a heavier or lighter buttonhole? but it was on the front or side I think.
Good Luck
Suzy
Good Luck
Suzy
09-21-2011, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
~sigh~ Why do I do it? I went to see the "sewing machine guy" (in parenthesis for a reason!) here in town, and asked him about needles for two of my machines. Asked about a 20x1, and got an incredulous "What do YOU want INDUSTRIAL needles for????"
"Well, Louie, because they fit one of my machines."
"You have an industrial machine???"
"No Louie, I don't. They fit an AG Mason treadle machine."
"No they won't. Those are INDUSTRIAL needles!"
*deep breath* *nother one*
"Ok Louie, they won't fit. Have anything like a Davis Long Needle or a Boye 10?"
"What's a Davis long needle? I've never heard of "Boye", what's THAT?"
OMG. I was so frustrated that I wanted to bop his bald head!!!
"Here's an easy one for ya Louie...got a bobbin tire?"
"Buck and a half" as he slid it across the counter. "Those are standard, ya know."
ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! I'm going to EBAY!!
"Well, Louie, because they fit one of my machines."
"You have an industrial machine???"
"No Louie, I don't. They fit an AG Mason treadle machine."
"No they won't. Those are INDUSTRIAL needles!"
*deep breath* *nother one*
"Ok Louie, they won't fit. Have anything like a Davis Long Needle or a Boye 10?"
"What's a Davis long needle? I've never heard of "Boye", what's THAT?"
OMG. I was so frustrated that I wanted to bop his bald head!!!
"Here's an easy one for ya Louie...got a bobbin tire?"
"Buck and a half" as he slid it across the counter. "Those are standard, ya know."
ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! I'm going to EBAY!!
Have you checked Organ sewing machine needles? I use them on my industrial. Might work for you. My sister buys them in bulk and we split up the pile. The local wants $2 a needle - I'm thinking I paid $1.50 a dozen or something like that when she got them in bulk.
Sew Classic wants 49cents for the bobbin tire. I figure to refer as many people to her as I can so she will stay in business... I might need something again.
09-21-2011, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Suzy
That screw could possibly be to adjust the buttonhole width? Years ago I worked on an old machine with a buttonhole attachment and if the buttonhole wasn't balanced on both long sides I could adjust I think a screw or little knob to make it stitch a heavier or lighter buttonhole? but it was on the front or side I think.
Good Luck
Suzy
Good Luck
Suzy
09-21-2011, 06:40 PM
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09-21-2011, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
The zigzag is finally zigzagging-the medium and wide zz, not the narrow zz. I oiled and ran it, oiled and ran it, and each time I did, the zz got a little wider.
Now that I have the zz, I left it on its widest setting and turned the +/- screw all the way both ways. Neither had any bearing on the width of the zz. (Good thing that little screw clicks! That's how I knew how to put it back where it started-I counted clicks.)
I'm off to hunt an Elna manual; maybe that'll solve the mystery.
Now that I have the zz, I left it on its widest setting and turned the +/- screw all the way both ways. Neither had any bearing on the width of the zz. (Good thing that little screw clicks! That's how I knew how to put it back where it started-I counted clicks.)
I'm off to hunt an Elna manual; maybe that'll solve the mystery.
I thought I had a Elna free manual for you - the site is down. (I'm glad I got mine printed.) I wish you lived next door... I could let you look at my manual. Check Riccar, Necchi, Sears, JCPenny, MW, etc. See if you can find something in the same time or for the component you need to figure out. Most of the vintage machines are pretty basic mechanics and you can figure them out by tinkering. I'm thinking there were free Sears manuals out there somewhere too.
09-21-2011, 06:56 PM
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http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2577435651.html
Why do I find all the cool toys the night before I have to work my two long days? Bummer. I bet it could use some wires.
Why do I find all the cool toys the night before I have to work my two long days? Bummer. I bet it could use some wires.
09-21-2011, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Is this any good?
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/fuo/2577810013.html
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/fuo/2577810013.html
09-21-2011, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2577435651.html
Why do I find all the cool toys the night before I have to work my two long days? Bummer. I bet it could use some wires.
Why do I find all the cool toys the night before I have to work my two long days? Bummer. I bet it could use some wires.
09-21-2011, 07:00 PM
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I wonder how big it is
Is it 3/4 size?
I emailed the guy since it is so late.
I bet it would hand crank
You are such enablers...
Is it 3/4 size?
I emailed the guy since it is so late.
I bet it would hand crank
You are such enablers...
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