Does the box still have the candy?????? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thank you so much and I would love to have them. Who knows it might have something in there that I could use for one of my machines. That is how I got into this whole parts thing because I was buying parts and keeping them for my machines when I could find them at a good price. But then I realized that nobody caters to the vintage machines (all makes) so here I go!

I am talking to several manufacturers right now trying to see what it takes to be a distributor. So far I have had some really good response from them and I wish I could tell you the big picture right now but I am not letting the cat out of the bag quite yet. But I promise you guys will really like it, and will be the first to know.

Billy

Congratulations Billy! I have a feeling this will be very successful! As an owner of 3 Featherweights, a Red Eye Treadle and another old old machine, I will be in touch with you also for parts in the future. Wishing you the best.

I need the part for the needle, The sewing machine that was given to me, has know foot and power cord, our the little part that holds the needle in. God bless.

Will you also have things like handles for a vintage singer cabinet? I can email you a picture of the one I am looking for. Please let me know. Thanks

Hi Billy, am excited about your new parts shop.

I need a stop motion knob for my Eldredge B. Also some Boye 14 needles.

What a great idea! Vintage - hard to find - needles, bobbins, feet; these come to mind quickly. What about a kit with instructions and products for cleaning/servicing machines for those brave enough to do that? (I haven't gotten to that category yet, but can't find the products you have mentioned here in my neck of the woods.) I am sure there are a lot of other things...

At this point I still am lucky enough to have an OSMG near enough to travel to, but I have no idea how long that will last. I am glad you are going to do this.

I am having fun doing this to be honest with you. And just like the VSMS thread I run my business the same way.......like a small town parts store. I will promise you that it will be run like businesses were back in the '40s and '50's where the customer comes first and long as your happy so am I.

Remember getting freebies from the parts stores and dealers years ago?

I am going to do the same thing with mine, I will be giving away Calenders, Thimbles, Small Tape Measures, Pocket Notebooks and Yardsticks! Basically I am going to recreate the era in my business.

But this is not the entire business I am also going several services but they will not be revealed until I get back from my trip and get the land purchased. :thumbup:

But I have met and talked to some really nice folks since I have started this and I want to thank you guys for the support and well wishes!!

And Rachael I will post a photo of the garage wall for you later today. :wink:

Billy

I just saw an old SINGER in the cabinet ( a little bit worn looking) at a Goodwill store........should I have purchased it? it was $10.00 for all of it.......no idea if it worked or not and they didnt know either...........

I want one of the OSMG's!!! Parts optional...lol

I am not that old yet but I am a sewing machine guy!! :lol: :lol:

That is how I ended up starting this venture because I was tired of having to buy parts from vendors for all of these vintage machines I service for folks. I figured if I owned the parts store then thats one less thing I have to deal with. Plus it brings in more revenue....

Billy

I have a Singer 1956 99 that I need a belt for. It was my mother's machine and I know it still runs, but the belt is all cracked. Is this machine worth anything more than sentimental value? Also is it possible to restore an old treadle machine that was converted to electric back to treadle?

Hi there. I need rubber feet for a Bernina 1230.
Thanks!

Post photos of the feet so I can see what I am working with if you have any left. I have about 15 different feet here for different machines.

Billy

need a Round leather belt # 6 for a willox & gibbs machine?? I'm not sure what else I will need since I've never used a treadle I don't have a clue. any help would be greatly appreciated. It also has a bunch of other parts that I don't have a clue as to what they are used for or how....lots of parts but no booklet. I'm not sure if I can post a picture once I've sent this....

Billy, this thread just makes me happy!! I think you have found a niche market. Our family wishes you well. And, of course, I'll be placing an order as soon as you get up and running.

Would you consider barter for some parts? I have accumulated a pile of attachments and some spare parts that I don't need, and would love to trade for things I need. Put me on you list when you are up and running.

Fantastic! What a great thing to do, so much need for those good ol things!

Just check into Ebay and you will see that the 99 is a popular machine. I have one and love it for piecing quilts. The old treadle can be converted easily back to treadle, also. These old machines are so user -friendly, easy to maintain if you just oil them and clean them.

Looking forward to you flyer and cataloque. We all need parts leather belts for treadle, rubber ring for bobbin winders bobbin case for the 66 etc etc.. Oh and maybe assorted screws for the singer machines. Good luck with this adventure!! It will be a sucess. Glenn

I am lookig for needles, bobbins and shuttle for a damascus treadle sewing machine. Do you have any? Also do you know how to find the model number on this machine or date of it?

I do not have much for the Damascus machines just the Singers mainly. But you never know what I have laying around here. The needle that you need is a Boye 14 and the shuttle is a Boye 13.

I have some "14" needles but they are for my Eldredge. I can do some measurements and see if I have any industrial needles that will work.

Billy

Is there anyway of finding a motor for a SuperNova Necchi? I love the machine and I really hate to get rid of it. :)

Billy
Have a question for you. Are there any special needles that need to be used for a FW, or will the 20's work? I haven't seen any in the places I have looked around here, that say anything about FW's on them. Just thought I would ask. I haven't used mine all that much sice I bought it, but I want to really start using it for my quilting club meetings, and have been hestitant, because I don't want to be in the middle of a project and need a new needle. I haven't checked with FW RX or out on the net, just thought I would check with you, knowing that if anyone knows you will. Thanks Gerbie

Just use the standard 15x1 needles that you can find at any fabric store and Walmart.

Billy

YIPPEEE---
needles, belts, feet and attachments, and all the other stuff mentioned above! Light bulbs and covers, too!

I would like to have a 1/4 foot for my singer 221

Great idea. I suspect that you will do well with this. I expect I will be PMing you soon for parts for my red eye

Frustrated trying to find where to post pic of vintage so I can ID a Singer which needs a bobbin holder and metal cover for the bobbin --Have 3 --"new" vintage I am trying to get info on-want to post pics for help. I may have some extra parts too . thanks

quote=Lostn51]This is just an announcement to let you guys know that it looks like I am going into the parts business. I know there are a lot of you that are doing so well with my tutorials and are refurbishing your machines but are still needing parts for them.

I normally have lots of parts laying around that I normally use for my service work but this is something that someone and I came up with and I think it might do well. I would of course supply for all makes of vintage sewing machines but what would you guys like to see in a parts house? What are your most wanted items.

Lets put our heads together and just see what the perfect parts store would carry and I can use this for the basis of being able to provide for my customers.

Oh and I know that new vintage sewing machines are high on the list but I am not sure my suppliers can get those for me maybe the new model 15's...... ;)

Billy[/quote]

I need a belt (or 2) for a Singer model 128 from 1919.....help....thanks......js

Maybe you can help me. I need the control foot and cord for Kenmore model 158-01792080. Any help would be appreciated. You can PM or I will watch the board.
Thanks,
Jean

I am not sure what all I need! I know a belt to start with and a cover for the bobbin.. how do I go about knowing what all I do need?? I don't have a book or picture to know what it is suppose to look like! LOL

I am looking for a bobbin winder for a 1910 Singer 128. Is this something you have?