Steve,
Lets talk. I just might have a 99 and a handcrank that I can part with. VBG cathy
Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 6034410)
A hand Cranked 99 would be perfect! Know anyone who has one? hehe
I will look into the India machines, interesting thought on the shipping element. |
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Hi Steve: Here are the photos of the Spartan. JoAnn
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I like the Spartans for HC because the bobbin winder works better than the 99s
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I'll check with our LQS and get the word out. Maybe we can get them all to donate some thread and extra needles and notions OH MY!
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99s are heavy. How about something like this? He's not going to be doing any fancy sewing and it's only 3 pounds. He can pack it in with him where ever he goes.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem...temID=13080486 Anyone have one small like this one? Here's another one. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem...temID=13086303 How about a "new" pink one? http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem...temID=13088120 This is a nice one, 4 lbs. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem...temID=13086366 AZ KAT |
Originally Posted by ArizonaKAT
(Post 6037717)
99s are heavy. How about something like this? He's not going to be doing any fancy sewing and it's only 3 pounds. He can pack it in with him where ever he goes.
Thanks for thinking outside the box and considering other options! He actually has a old full sized singer at home that is electric. He understands the weight issues and he specifically requested something rugged and able to withstand "relocations" I really think the 99 is going to be the ticket. I will probably do the "notch the solid handwheel" approach and see if it works. If not , then it will be a spoked handwheel. |
Originally Posted by miriam
(Post 6036987)
I like the Spartans for HC because the bobbin winder works better than the 99s
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Steve,
If you put a spoked hand wheel on a 99 the diameter on the backside on the handwheel is smaller than in the solid hand wheel. The bobbin winder now won't reach the handwheel so therefore won't work. The spartan bobbinwinder is simplier, with no auto stop so it will hinge far enough to reach the handwheel. There are work arounds for the 99 bobbinwinder to make it work. Cathy
Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 6037826)
Good to know. Better how?
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Spend 19 1/2 years as an Army wife and ex was in Desert Storm so if there is any thing I can do to help, let me know. Uniforms didn't used to be so flimsy, that must be something more recent.
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Originally Posted by Mizkaki
(Post 6037852)
Steve,
If you put a spoked hand wheel on a 99 the diameter on the backside on the handwheel is smaller than in the solid hand wheel. The bobbin winder now won't reach the handwheel so therefore won't work. The spartan bobbinwinder is simplier, with no auto stop so it will hinge far enough to reach the handwheel. There are work arounds for the 99 bobbinwinder to make it work. Cathy |
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