You've just gotta love the 'Little Old Ladies' (3/4 size or smaller vintage machine)
05-20-2012, 01:37 PM
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But, miriam, you said my Leader by National couldn't be 3/4 size no matter how tiny she is because she has a nice work area to the side of the needle which makes the bed longer - now you have her twin, though mine has lived a more protected life, obviously. 
05-20-2012, 01:41 PM
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"But, miriam, you said my Leader by National couldn't be 3/4 size no matter how tiny she is because she has a nice work area to the side of the needle which makes the bed longer - now you have her twin, though mine has lived a more protected life, obviously."
blows my mind!!!
I wonder if it had a crank knob stuck on that wheel?
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blows my mind!!!
I wonder if it had a crank knob stuck on that wheel?
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05-20-2012, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Nice collection. I've never seen any like the green and tan Singers.
05-21-2012, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Needle
What a great collection. Do you like treadles also or just the 3/4?
05-21-2012, 04:54 PM
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I love reading about you guys, and your love of the old machines.. Had a rough day, but you guys are way too funny.. I am terrified to take apart my machines.. It's a real fear.. I have a Singer 99 that really should be rewired.. Why the fear? I wanted to change the bobbin winder assembly with another that I bought on Ebay.. The tiny pin on mine was broken off before I got it.. The one I got on Ebay is a krinkle finish, and mine isn't.. I took mine apart, and of course the spring sprang.. I paniced, and decided not to mess with the other.. So.. I have a mismatched assmebly, and it just gives it character.. I think I will still change the wires on the 99.. She is very pretty, and capable..
05-21-2012, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by barri1
I love reading about you guys, and your love of the old machines.. Had a rough day, but you guys are way too funny.. I am terrified to take apart my machines.. It's a real fear.. I have a Singer 99 that really should be rewired.. Why the fear? I wanted to change the bobbin winder assembly with another that I bought on Ebay.. The tiny pin on mine was broken off before I got it.. The one I got on Ebay is a krinkle finish, and mine isn't.. I took mine apart, and of course the spring sprang.. I paniced, and decided not to mess with the other.. So.. I have a mismatched assmebly, and it just gives it character.. I think I will still change the wires on the 99.. She is very pretty, and capable..
05-21-2012, 05:58 PM
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Barri1:
Sorry to here you had trouble with your first repair. I have a series of pictures about the other style bobbin winder (long bobbin, shuttle type) and I am on vacation currently.....bit if you like I can put together a little photo essay on your bobbin winder when I get home. We should be able to help you get her back to all shiny black as intended. Good to hear she is still working for you though.
Dan.
Sorry to here you had trouble with your first repair. I have a series of pictures about the other style bobbin winder (long bobbin, shuttle type) and I am on vacation currently.....bit if you like I can put together a little photo essay on your bobbin winder when I get home. We should be able to help you get her back to all shiny black as intended. Good to hear she is still working for you though.
Dan.
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