NopahDesertRat

Hi, I have a National (De Luxe Rotary) SN: B250393 that doesn't have a needle clamp. The one that came with it was made by some one. See photo. Next picture is of the needle bar without the clamp. Could some one post a picture of the correct needle clamp? I don't know what to look for in a replacement. Thanks everyone for all your help. I love tinkering with the old machines, almost as much fun as quilting!

Caroline S

Likely like this. Pics from my National Damascus circa 1920-1930.
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NopahDesertRat

Thank you so much, Sweet Caroline!! It gives me a place to start!

Macybaby

Here are mine (since I took them)



DH measured it, it is exactly .25, the Singer ones are just smaller enough that they won't fit.







And now I know what this funny looking item is - I've got several of them and had no idea where they went, or that they were a thread cutter LOL!!

NopahDesertRat

I put the old funny clamp on just to see if it would pick up the bobbin thread. Looks like it needs longer needles too!! I will look on ISMACs to see. Thanks for all your help. Ethel

Caroline S

When it warms up today I will go out to the garage and see if I have a donor machine that might have the needle clamp you need. Yes, it takes longer needles. I took my Damascus in to my OSMG after I purchased her and one of the notes he made on the service tag was "reset needle bar to use standard needles".