Ideal Automatik = Brother ????
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Ideal Automatik = Brother ????
I have this machine:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]462580[/ATTACH]
It is badged as an "IDEAL AUTOMATIK". A decal under the bed says "MADE IN REPUBLIC OF IRELAND", and all the control names are written in German. It had the original 220 V motor on it when I got it. I replaced it with a motor kit from Sew-Classic since I couldn't find a voltage converter for it.
Now, this machine is a Brother. Marked underneath J-C 1 witch indicates brother. Obviously a Japanese casting assembled in Ireland for the German market.
What I have tried a number of times, on a couple forums is to determine which model Brother this machine corresponds to so I can hunt up a manual. It's similar to a 190, but the 190 does not use cams and this one does.
So, I'm asking for help to determine once and for all, what Brother model is this machine?
I have exhausted my search ability so any help is appreciated. If anyone needs any more info, just ask.
Joe
[ATTACH=CONFIG]462580[/ATTACH]
It is badged as an "IDEAL AUTOMATIK". A decal under the bed says "MADE IN REPUBLIC OF IRELAND", and all the control names are written in German. It had the original 220 V motor on it when I got it. I replaced it with a motor kit from Sew-Classic since I couldn't find a voltage converter for it.
Now, this machine is a Brother. Marked underneath J-C 1 witch indicates brother. Obviously a Japanese casting assembled in Ireland for the German market.
What I have tried a number of times, on a couple forums is to determine which model Brother this machine corresponds to so I can hunt up a manual. It's similar to a 190, but the 190 does not use cams and this one does.
So, I'm asking for help to determine once and for all, what Brother model is this machine?
I have exhausted my search ability so any help is appreciated. If anyone needs any more info, just ask.
Joe
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Yeah, the 190 is the closest I've found too. But the controls and the lack of cams make a non match. I'm beginning to think this might have been a European only model with no corresponding Brother machine. I hope not though. Joe
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Sunflowerzz, The colors on my monitor are almost a perfect match to the real thing. Sort of a butterscotch and cream color. Joe
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Here's a couple more pics of the machine:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]462610[/ATTACH]
The front bed extension makes sewing big things really easy.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]462611[/ATTACH]
It came with a complete set of cams. They work pretty good too.
It only came with one foot, so I'm working to put together a basic set of accessories. It's a low shank center homing machine so that shouldn't be too hard.
Joe
[ATTACH=CONFIG]462610[/ATTACH]
The front bed extension makes sewing big things really easy.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]462611[/ATTACH]
It came with a complete set of cams. They work pretty good too.
It only came with one foot, so I'm working to put together a basic set of accessories. It's a low shank center homing machine so that shouldn't be too hard.
Joe
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I've vowed to limit myself from acquiring any more Japanese type machines, no matter what color, no more Singers, no more Kenmores, no Whites, (well maybe). But if I'd seen that one in the thrift store, I'd be a hop skippin for the checkout line! Is that be extension curved laminate? nice
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