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03-08-2012, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by J Miller
Well, I've told these stories before, but let me tell you again. I was given a 99K that was rusted tight. I stripped it of all it's useable parts as I oiled it and cleaned it and finally broke it loose. Now I've got 99% of the parts cleaned and oiled and I'm down to giving it a kerosene flush bath and replacing three parts. I've removed all the parts I donated to other machines and returned them to Rusty, replacing them with new. When I'm finished it will be a functional machine again. I bought a 66-18 from Goodwill auction. It arrived with a busted motor, their fault, and a broken needle take-up lever. I didn't see this in the auction pics. I took it to my LSMG who sold me a 66-4 for parts. Well, I acquired the parts to fix both the 66-18 and the 66-4. I bought a 66-4 Treadle that had been electrified decades ago. The motor was gone, but the light, wiring block, and foot controller were there. The wiring was so brittle it was falling apart like raw spaghetti. I worked on replacing the missing parts to the treadle and even rewired the cord block, light and foot controller. During the acquisition of the replacement parts I found another treadle on CL that had a broken stand. Turns out the machine is a 9W-7. I cleaned the machine and tested it, works beautiful. And when the weather turns I'll get to the cabinet. So you see, I just can't part one out if it's at all fixable. I'm the same way with guns and cars and antique fans. I'm pushing 60. If I've learned anything in my life, it's patience. I'll get it figured out. If not now, then later. Joe
03-08-2012, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by J Miller
vintagemotif,Just make sure when you get the basement you get
In order of importance)1 - A dry basement, check carefully for mold, mildew, or previous flooding.2 - Ample head room for the tallest person in your family. I about killed myself in the basement in the first house we lived in here in Springfield. Those floor beams are solid.2a - Wide tall stairs down to the basement. Having to bend over to avoid a concussion or bend and twist to get down the stairs is a pain in the a ..... 'em butt.3 - Ample windows that open for ventilation. 4 - Light, you need lots of light. That can be worked on though.Hope you get pretty legs a good place to set up.Joe
In order of importance)1 - A dry basement, check carefully for mold, mildew, or previous flooding.2 - Ample head room for the tallest person in your family. I about killed myself in the basement in the first house we lived in here in Springfield. Those floor beams are solid.2a - Wide tall stairs down to the basement. Having to bend over to avoid a concussion or bend and twist to get down the stairs is a pain in the a ..... 'em butt.3 - Ample windows that open for ventilation. 4 - Light, you need lots of light. That can be worked on though.Hope you get pretty legs a good place to set up.Joe
03-08-2012, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
You're a good woman, Charlee....no matter what anyone says!
Seriously...that's a very kind thing to do for your DH. I know how it feels to be the step parent...sometimes not so easy. Hope everything goes as planned. 
Seriously...that's a very kind thing to do for your DH. I know how it feels to be the step parent...sometimes not so easy. Hope everything goes as planned. 
Thanks! In this case, this "step" is going to fly them in and then fade to the background. I'm planning for him to take them to see his mother in Idaho while I continue to work...Should be an interesting visit!
03-08-2012, 12:53 PM
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Oh, my, I hope not. My kids keep threatening to call in the "Hoarders" crew. I keep telling them they need to move out.
Originally Posted by jljack
That sure is cute! DH and I decided when we retire to NC we will definately have a basement....mostly for all my quilting stuff and my machines. I can't wait....I'll be talkin' like Miz Johnny after a while.... :-)
03-08-2012, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Thanks for this info, Joe. Since DH and I will also be looking for a house with basement in the next few years. Good advice.
03-08-2012, 02:20 PM
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Joe;
Thanks for the clear instructions and the manual with pictures. I have Miriam's piece off and will now work on yours. With the pics and your instructions believe myself to be capable. I am woman with screwdriver and sewing machine oil, hear me roar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~ Chris
Thanks for the clear instructions and the manual with pictures. I have Miriam's piece off and will now work on yours. With the pics and your instructions believe myself to be capable. I am woman with screwdriver and sewing machine oil, hear me roar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~ Chris
03-08-2012, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Major stress on finding a basement that's dry. Mine wasn't, and though we have poured money into this place, the issues continue. It's dry now, but who knows about next month??
Joe. I wasn't planning on going after that machine since I really do not have room for it. I would have to let go of a treadle to make room for that one.
Although, it would make for a very cute universal treadle that could hold different heads that were dropped into for use....or maybe a bathroom sink cabinet...
just joking. I wouldn't do that.
03-08-2012, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Oh, my, I hope not. My kids keep threatening to call in the "Hoarders" crew. I keep telling them they need to move out.
03-08-2012, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
If you are ever on that Hoarders show, I will then be watching!!!
03-08-2012, 06:25 PM
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[QUOTE=J Miller;5040961]
Cathy,
Studied this critter this afternoon. I can't adjust it via the cam. There is a longer lock screw 180º from the one you told me to loosen. The second screw locks the cam to the main shaft going to the head. It actually passes through the counter weight looking part, into the cam. The other screw you told me to adjust looks like it would lock the short hand wheel end to the cam. But if I change that it doesn't move the feed dogs just the other vertical shaft that drives the oscillating hook.
Also when I ran the needle down into the needle plate as you instructed, just as the bottom of the eye entered the plate the feed dogs were just a hair over the top of the plate and only at the rear of the dogs. So I'm not sure that what little movement of the cam it would take to move the dogs would clear the stitch adjuster part.
Sent you a PM earlier. Will now await your reply.
Sigh, such a pretty machine to be so out of sorts. Perhaps an attitude adjustment is in order . Bwahahahahaha .....
Joe
Originally Posted by Mizkaki
Joe,
The feed dog cam is way off/ out of time. This cam is what is being hit by the stitch length slide.
Feed dog timing should be adjusted so that the top of the feed dog teeth are level with the needle plate when the eye of the needle descends into the hole of the plate. The feed timing adjustment on your machine is a cam on the main upper shaft.
To adjust the feed timing set the needle eye so that it is just going into the needle plate hole. Then loosen the set screw slightly and turn the cam to have the top of the teeth just go below the level of the plate. Tighten the screw and test.Note that when you advance or retard the feed timing you will also increase or reduce the maximum stitch length. The picture below is of a different machine, but very similar and I have marked with a yellow arrow the set screw that you need to loosen. Set the stitch length during this adjustment at midway so as to get the slide out of the way of the cam.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]318141[/ATTACH]
Cathy,
Thanks for the diagnosis and what to adjust.
When I worked on this before I tried to move that cam. I couldn't get it to budge. Is this the only screw for that cam? If I remember right (questionable at 12:15AM) there are two screws. When I had them broke loose the last time I didn't know what to use as a reference point. Thanks, I do now. What is the best way to turn that cam? Will try this tomorrow and get back with you.
Joe
The feed dog cam is way off/ out of time. This cam is what is being hit by the stitch length slide.
Feed dog timing should be adjusted so that the top of the feed dog teeth are level with the needle plate when the eye of the needle descends into the hole of the plate. The feed timing adjustment on your machine is a cam on the main upper shaft.
To adjust the feed timing set the needle eye so that it is just going into the needle plate hole. Then loosen the set screw slightly and turn the cam to have the top of the teeth just go below the level of the plate. Tighten the screw and test.Note that when you advance or retard the feed timing you will also increase or reduce the maximum stitch length. The picture below is of a different machine, but very similar and I have marked with a yellow arrow the set screw that you need to loosen. Set the stitch length during this adjustment at midway so as to get the slide out of the way of the cam.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]318141[/ATTACH]
Cathy,
Thanks for the diagnosis and what to adjust.
When I worked on this before I tried to move that cam. I couldn't get it to budge. Is this the only screw for that cam? If I remember right (questionable at 12:15AM) there are two screws. When I had them broke loose the last time I didn't know what to use as a reference point. Thanks, I do now. What is the best way to turn that cam? Will try this tomorrow and get back with you.
Joe
Studied this critter this afternoon. I can't adjust it via the cam. There is a longer lock screw 180º from the one you told me to loosen. The second screw locks the cam to the main shaft going to the head. It actually passes through the counter weight looking part, into the cam. The other screw you told me to adjust looks like it would lock the short hand wheel end to the cam. But if I change that it doesn't move the feed dogs just the other vertical shaft that drives the oscillating hook.
Also when I ran the needle down into the needle plate as you instructed, just as the bottom of the eye entered the plate the feed dogs were just a hair over the top of the plate and only at the rear of the dogs. So I'm not sure that what little movement of the cam it would take to move the dogs would clear the stitch adjuster part.
Sent you a PM earlier. Will now await your reply.
Sigh, such a pretty machine to be so out of sorts. Perhaps an attitude adjustment is in order . Bwahahahahaha .....
Joe
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