Can you tell me what machine I have???
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Hello! I stumbled across this site while trying to determine what kind of machine I have. It was my at least my great grandmother's and my mother gave it to me a few years ago. It hasn't been used in decades and I want to fix it up and get her goin' again. Any ideas on where to start? I apologize in advance for the poor picture quality.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Looks like a Bartlett Rotary. (Made by National I believe) Also marketed as OVB (Our very best) Good solid machine.
Read the "sticky" posts (the ones that stay at the top of the list)
[h=3]: HOW TO CLEAN UP and use a vintage sewing machine - videos by Muv and Fav[/h]
Read the "sticky" posts (the ones that stay at the top of the list)
[h=3]: HOW TO CLEAN UP and use a vintage sewing machine - videos by Muv and Fav[/h]
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Welcome!
Pretty machine! I don't know the make, others here will. Spend some time playing in here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...v-t167789.html
Also, Glenn has a couple good tutorials on restoring the finishes on these old machines too:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...restore+finish
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...restore+finish
Use sewing machine oil or Tri-Flo (a light synthetic oil) only unless following Glenn's or Muv's instructions otherwise. Sewing Machine oil is safe on any finish and won't gum up the works like other oils can. You can start by oiling everything that moves or looks like it should move, then do the hard part: Walk away for a couple days.
That will give the oil a chance to soak in and work it's magic, making things easier later.
Once you know what you have, there may be more info at ISMACS or needlebar.org too.
Please keep us posted on your progress,
Rodney
Pretty machine! I don't know the make, others here will. Spend some time playing in here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...v-t167789.html
Also, Glenn has a couple good tutorials on restoring the finishes on these old machines too:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...restore+finish
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...restore+finish
Use sewing machine oil or Tri-Flo (a light synthetic oil) only unless following Glenn's or Muv's instructions otherwise. Sewing Machine oil is safe on any finish and won't gum up the works like other oils can. You can start by oiling everything that moves or looks like it should move, then do the hard part: Walk away for a couple days.
That will give the oil a chance to soak in and work it's magic, making things easier later.
Once you know what you have, there may be more info at ISMACS or needlebar.org too.
Please keep us posted on your progress,
Rodney
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Thank you both! I will read through the links provided. Disclaimer: I know less than nothing about this machine or how they work. I *think* I have the treadle base, but when I search them online, they look like they stand alone - mine is in a cabinet.
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My mom says I need a belt at least, the chain is not attached and I haven't gotten into it yet to figure out what is wrong. Cleaning it up seems to be the first step - so that's where I'll start!
Thank you again for pointing me in the right direction! I'm excited to learn how to use grandma's machine!
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My mom says I need a belt at least, the chain is not attached and I haven't gotten into it yet to figure out what is wrong. Cleaning it up seems to be the first step - so that's where I'll start!
Thank you again for pointing me in the right direction! I'm excited to learn how to use grandma's machine!
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