Chandler Mini Skipper Blindstitch
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Chandler Mini Skipper Blindstitch
Hi can anyone tell me how old this machine might be? I have not been able to find a serial number anywhere, and a glued on tag is missing. It is a portable blindstitch machine.
I have replaced the motor and wiring. it works perfectly.
This was a yard sale find, and it cost me a small fortune to refurbish.
I have photos but do not know how to post them here. Thanks, Karen
I have replaced the motor and wiring. it works perfectly.
This was a yard sale find, and it cost me a small fortune to refurbish.
I have photos but do not know how to post them here. Thanks, Karen
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Hi can anyone tell me how old this machine might be? I have not been able to find a serial number anywhere, and a glued on tag is missing. It is a portable blindstitch machine.
I have replaced the motor and wiring. it works perfectly.
This was a yard sale find, and it cost me a small fortune to refurbish.
I have photos but do not know how to post them here. Thanks, Karen
I have replaced the motor and wiring. it works perfectly.
This was a yard sale find, and it cost me a small fortune to refurbish.
I have photos but do not know how to post them here. Thanks, Karen
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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After searching the net and finding out next to nothing, I did email the Chandler Co. but have not heard back yet. The lift up rod for the thread was missing as was the foot pedal/ power assembly and motor. Also it was very dirty. After an in shop service my total investment was $ 325.00
I did feel I overpaid for service, but always wanted a blindstitch.
This machine was found by my Sis-in law in Georgia; who paid $50 for it with me in mind. I brought it home to Phoenix 3 years ago, and later moved to N. Carolina. It has made 2 cross country trips recently!
I am not able to do a video, unless I can get help with it.
Thanks again for your response,
Karen
I did feel I overpaid for service, but always wanted a blindstitch.
This machine was found by my Sis-in law in Georgia; who paid $50 for it with me in mind. I brought it home to Phoenix 3 years ago, and later moved to N. Carolina. It has made 2 cross country trips recently!
I am not able to do a video, unless I can get help with it.
Thanks again for your response,
Karen
Last edited by KLKing; 03-18-2019 at 08:01 AM.
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HI Karen, welcome aboard. Most of us here don't deal with industrials.
if you are on Facebookm there is a vintage industrail group that may be more helpful. Industrail motors can be high dollar monsters. I am guessing you may not have overpaid for your service.
if you are on Facebookm there is a vintage industrail group that may be more helpful. Industrail motors can be high dollar monsters. I am guessing you may not have overpaid for your service.
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Karen, I have a Tacsew which is almost identical. I imagine most of these machines were made by the same mfr. There are just a handful. My serial number is on a tiny plate on the left bottom front of the base.
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