Gifted a Singer 66 for rescue

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08-15-2015, 04:26 PM

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KenZ

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Originally Posted by Rodney

Nice gift! The machine and irons both look complete. That puts you ahead of the game right there. You just have some quality time ahead of you cleaning it up and getting things moving the way they should again.
I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Rodney

The first step is finished. The only things that needed replacing were the needle and the rubber wheel on the bobbin winder. Tested with a hand crank and is sewing very well. Now I need to move on to painting the irons (not today 117 degrees on my patio). Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can use for a top in place of the missing cabinet?

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08-15-2015, 05:05 PM

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J Miller

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Ken,

It might be a long shot, but try contacting forum member Macybaby. She has or had quite a lot of treadle parts and pieces. She might have the wood pieces you need.

Joe

08-16-2015, 07:45 PM

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Jeanette Frantz

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I have to say this about the Vintage Sewing Machines - you just can't kill them unless you shoot them. My vehicle is a very nice (old) 1997 Lincoln Town Car, and my neighbor told me I'd never be able to kill it unless I shot it! Well, the car has 225,000 miles on it now and it's still going strong!

Jeanette

08-16-2015, 08:38 PM

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quilt938

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awesome! I want a redeye treadle! one of these days one will come- I guess I could take the motor off of one I already have and replace the sphinx with it...

now I want to make a gingham quilt..