dimmer switches.. who knew
08-04-2011, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Becky Mc
Where might one find this wonderful little item? What was the cost of it? I realize price will vary but just a general idea.
That also would be good for teaching young ones how to sew or any new sewer. Accuracy first speed second.
That also would be good for teaching young ones how to sew or any new sewer. Accuracy first speed second.
08-04-2011, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by colleen53
http://www.altex.com/AC-Plug-In-Dimm...4-P146488.aspx
ok ladies and gents.. I have a hard time controlling my speed on my old machines with no speed control.. I find that when I fmq the speed just gets away from me.. My dh bought one of these dimmers locally and plugged it into my singer and what a blessing it is ! I can now safely fmq without my foot running away with the foot controlled speed.
The picture is taken next to a krups cup for coffee makers to show you the size of it...(don't ask,,dh thought it was a good comparison)..
ok ladies and gents.. I have a hard time controlling my speed on my old machines with no speed control.. I find that when I fmq the speed just gets away from me.. My dh bought one of these dimmers locally and plugged it into my singer and what a blessing it is ! I can now safely fmq without my foot running away with the foot controlled speed.
The picture is taken next to a krups cup for coffee makers to show you the size of it...(don't ask,,dh thought it was a good comparison)..
ha ha ha.
:)
08-04-2011, 10:07 AM
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Your DH is right, a foot control, like a dimmer, is just a rheostat.
One of the many things I like about Janome machines is the fact that you can set the speed range with a dial. Both of my current machines also have a start/stop button so I can sew without wrecking my bum knee and foot at all. I got rid of my foot control altogether.
One of the many things I like about Janome machines is the fact that you can set the speed range with a dial. Both of my current machines also have a start/stop button so I can sew without wrecking my bum knee and foot at all. I got rid of my foot control altogether.
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