Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#4581
Originally Posted by hulahoop1
I just purchased a 1946 Featherweight 221 yesterday. She looks pretty well taken care of, her motor is fairly quiet, and her stitch is perfect. Last night, I opened her up, cleaned out some of the gunk (including a fuzzball to end all compacted fuzzballs under the throatplate), oiled her and put her back together. My only problem is that her top speed is granny gear. Is there a way to increase her speed?
I know this sounds sick, but I swear I stroke her every time I take her out of the case and plug her in.
What beautiful old time workmanship and pride in producing a machine that will last. The phrase, "they just don't make 'em like that anymore" sure does apply. Now, if I could just find my mother's.........................
#4582
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Now that my machines are all clean, I noticed that the singer on the treadle is a faint gold. I am cleaning the iron work and what paint was used for the gold? Brilliant gold or just gold paint? Thanks Glenn
But the best part is I get to play with all of these wonderful machines!!
Billy
#4583
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Glenn
Now that my machines are all clean, I noticed that the singer on the treadle is a faint gold. I am cleaning the iron work and what paint was used for the gold? Brilliant gold or just gold paint? Thanks Glenn
But the best part is I get to play with all of these wonderful machines!!
Billy
#4584
Originally Posted by kathome
Originally Posted by hulahoop1
I just purchased a 1946 Featherweight 221 yesterday. She looks pretty well taken care of, her motor is fairly quiet, and her stitch is perfect. Last night, I opened her up, cleaned out some of the gunk (including a fuzzball to end all compacted fuzzballs under the throatplate), oiled her and put her back together. My only problem is that her top speed is granny gear. Is there a way to increase her speed?
I know this sounds sick, but I swear I stroke her every time I take her out of the case and plug her in.
What beautiful old time workmanship and pride in producing a machine that will last. The phrase, "they just don't make 'em like that anymore" sure does apply. Now, if I could just find my mother's.........................
#4585
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Hi Nancy,
It appears that you are a new owner of a Singer 27. 1 of 39,900 made on Nov. 18th, 1901. Congratulations! Sounds like you have a little work ahead of you but I am sure you'll enjoy the process :)
Judy
It appears that you are a new owner of a Singer 27. 1 of 39,900 made on Nov. 18th, 1901. Congratulations! Sounds like you have a little work ahead of you but I am sure you'll enjoy the process :)
Judy
Nancy
#4586
Originally Posted by Lostn51
When I went to the Grocery store I even got a few ladies bringing their vintage machines to me for servicing. I am telling you this business of mine is shooting through the roof and I am loving every minute of it.
But the best part is I get to play with all of these wonderful machines!!
Billy[/quote
When I went to the Grocery store I even got a few ladies bringing their vintage machines to me for servicing. I am telling you this business of mine is shooting through the roof and I am loving every minute of it.
But the best part is I get to play with all of these wonderful machines!!
Billy[/quote
Congratulations Billy!
Nancy
Thanks Glenn
#4587
Hey Billy, yes if you have aor can find the button and walk me thru how to fix the cord that would be great!!! YOu cansend me a PM if you want. Now, what about all the accessories, manual and a case. My case is broken and missing the tray. Of course for a reasonable price. I looked on websites and all the individual parts cost a fortune. I looked on eBay and found exactly what I wanted, but the bid closed before I could get it. I also searched closed bids and found that I can get the case, accessories, manual all for about $50 to $60. I thought that was a fair price. What do you think??? Inquiring minds want to know.
#4588
Originally Posted by hulahoop1
I just purchased a 1946 Featherweight 221 yesterday. She looks pretty well taken care of, her motor is fairly quiet, and her stitch is perfect. Last night, I opened her up, cleaned out some of the gunk (including a fuzzball to end all compacted fuzzballs under the throatplate), oiled her and put her back together. My only problem is that her top speed is granny gear. Is there a way to increase her speed?
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That is a good price if you can get a case for that with accessories. I can sell the reproduction cases for around $75 to $80 depending on the amount that I order.
Heck I can even get a reproduction 221 and was thinking about buying one just to see how they act. If it was a high quality reproduction then I would start selling them also. I am going to be selling brand new Japanese 15's in 3 different colors next year badged under my companies name.
Billy
Heck I can even get a reproduction 221 and was thinking about buying one just to see how they act. If it was a high quality reproduction then I would start selling them also. I am going to be selling brand new Japanese 15's in 3 different colors next year badged under my companies name.
Billy
#4590
Originally Posted by Darcene
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Darcene
Billy
Very pretty machine and cabinet. She should be very proud of herself.
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