miriam

I found finger guards at an industrial supply place but I don't know if any of them are short shank. A lot of the industrial machines have high shank attachments. I just watch for sew-classic to have them in stock when I want some.

SteveH

I will see if Cathy has one to bring down next time. I will make a couple. (They are if I recall just compound bent 1/8" round stock)

miriam

Steve, if you can make those needle guards, I'll send you one of mine.

lovelyl

I use my 201 HC all the time! I did a brief presentation on the history of the sewing machine for my quilt guild and took all my vintage machines for the ladies to play with. The most popular machine was the 201 HC. The ladies were amazed at how straight you could sew with only one hand to guide the fabric! Several are now "on the hunt" for their own HC!
If you haven't looked into the history behind the invention of the sewing machine, it is very surprising and interesting. Well worth your time. ISMAC has lots of info.

miriam

They are not 1/8 inch stock - much smaller but thicker than a paper clip. You have to be able to see.
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miriam

FINGER GUARD: The hook goes over the pressure foot screw the rest goes in front of the needle. The little dip is for the needle screw to have a little space.

miriam

if you search the net you can look for "sewing machine needle guard/finger guard/finger protector" and go to images. There are lots of things out there. I don't really need 10000 of them even if they are cheap..... We have improvised our own for machines with odd set ups - even if it just defines the area it is a precaution.

SteveH

I need the following dimensions and the thickness of the bar stock.

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miriam

I could just send it to you...

amcatanzaro

That seems like the wiser option.

That's a lot of arrows Steve.