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Originally Posted by squilter
Duh, I should have known that, my g-son watches Spongebob non-stop when he is here.....I live in the Missouri Bootheel.
Thanks for information on machine, so it's not a rare one or anything?
Thanks for information on machine, so it's not a rare one or anything?
Billy
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by Deara
Originally Posted by jtapp9
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Hi,
You're quite welcome. She ships fast, too. Got my mini shopping spree in about three days clear across the country. She's even returned my phone calls and emails very promptly, even from home after hours. Great customer service! :thumbup:
You're quite welcome. She ships fast, too. Got my mini shopping spree in about three days clear across the country. She's even returned my phone calls and emails very promptly, even from home after hours. Great customer service! :thumbup:
OMG I know!!!! She has already shipped it!!! That's in like an hour! :shock:
I have purchased from her before too. She shipped before I paid her. Such a trusting lady. Her customer service is the best I have run across on the web.
Blessings,
Sandi
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Glenn
It is hard work but you and your hubby showed that if you can do it anyone can. Glenn
Now, if I can only get DH to help me re-do the veneer on my Davis Vertical Feed from 1886, my Singer VS 2 from 1889, and my 1913 Singer Sphinx cabinet! Glenn any secrets we need to know? We already got the veneer.
Nancy
Oh and thank you guys again on your compliments on the cabinet. I read them to Hubby!
Originally Posted by jljack
I just saw this machine on eBay....I have looked and Googled and I can't find a reference to it. It says Free Westinghouse. Anyone know anything about this one?
Maybe Free-Westinghouse either badged this one or perhaps the were the ones who bought Portman when it was foundering.
It's a cute machine, and sews nicely. The handwheel at the bottom is different, and I get a little mixed up when I sew with it until I get my brain reoriented, as then still reach up when i want the handwheel!
Jane
Originally Posted by Glenn
It depends on how much veneer you need to replace. If it is small areas that need to be replace, there is a technique for this. If it is a large area such as a complete top replacement that is another technique. And then if you are restoring and want to maintain the antique value then there is another technique using hyde glue in a hot glue pot( you really don't need a glue I can show you how to to this in a mason jar). Basically you cut out the bad, clean the area, cut a new piece to fit and glue in with hyde glue, contact cement or any good cabinet makers glue like weldwood. You Know the yellow wood glue, brand is not important. You can post a picture of the cabinet and I will be able to help you thru it. Glenn
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Originally Posted by Kitzone
Originally Posted by Glenn
It depends on how much veneer you need to replace. If it is small areas that need to be replace, there is a technique for this. If it is a large area such as a complete top replacement that is another technique. And then if you are restoring and want to maintain the antique value then there is another technique using hyde glue in a hot glue pot( you really don't need a glue I can show you how to to this in a mason jar). Basically you cut out the bad, clean the area, cut a new piece to fit and glue in with hyde glue, contact cement or any good cabinet makers glue like weldwood. You Know the yellow wood glue, brand is not important. You can post a picture of the cabinet and I will be able to help you thru it. Glenn
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Hey, everyone!
Got the bug! Just picked up my first treadle today. A 127 Sphinx in a cabinet...but boy, there must be a learning curve on treadling. I was a mess trying it out. No photos yet and I have a quilt getaway so won't be home for a few days. (I'm hoping DH finds a good place for it in the house while I'm gone).
Will keep you posted!
lots2do
Got the bug! Just picked up my first treadle today. A 127 Sphinx in a cabinet...but boy, there must be a learning curve on treadling. I was a mess trying it out. No photos yet and I have a quilt getaway so won't be home for a few days. (I'm hoping DH finds a good place for it in the house while I'm gone).
Will keep you posted!
lots2do
If anyone has any experience navigating PayPal disputes/claims over a sewing machine that was said to be functioning properly by the Seller, but once received does not, would they please PM me?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by lots2do
Hey, everyone!
Got the bug! Just picked up my first treadle today. A 127 Sphinx in a cabinet...but boy, there must be a learning curve on treadling. I was a mess trying it out. No photos yet and I have a quilt getaway so won't be home for a few days. (I'm hoping DH finds a good place for it in the house while I'm gone).
Will keep you posted!
lots2do
Got the bug! Just picked up my first treadle today. A 127 Sphinx in a cabinet...but boy, there must be a learning curve on treadling. I was a mess trying it out. No photos yet and I have a quilt getaway so won't be home for a few days. (I'm hoping DH finds a good place for it in the house while I'm gone).
Will keep you posted!
lots2do
Billy
Originally Posted by Lostn51
No it is a very common machine, in fact it was one of Singer's more popular models. There were 8,906,297 of those machines produced from 1902 to 1956.
Billy
Billy
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