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Originally Posted by justtrish
(Post 4676304)
That is nice. Have you come up with a name yet? I vote for.....Precious!
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Originally Posted by justtrish
(Post 4676336)
First the fabric bowls and now this work of art!
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I got brave and took the bottom off the FW tonight. Got the red felt circle and screw off ok. Took off the metal plate thing. Whole underneath of it very greasy, all dark grease. Then there is this curved metal piece on the bottom, and it's coated with the same whitish gritty stuff. There is a long metal bar and on the end it turns on like a toothed cog thing, that is covered in balled up oil that looks like a dark grease too. I'm going to go peruse the owner's manual some more. I can't figure out how to get at all the metal pieces under the spool pin. There has to be a way at it. I suppose that is probably where people would use a toothbrush or artists brush. Had a great time looking over those videos. Playing around on the board looking through the tutes too.
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Originally Posted by jlhmnj
(Post 4673807)
Finding the maker of this machine would be similar to finding the maker of a "Japanese Clone" I would imagine. Great machine, this is too nice and a little light for factory work, probably used by skilled pro without AC or just preferred treddlin. Jon
Jon Second question, why do you think it is too light for factory work. The machine head is very heavy, all steel. The frame is similar to what Singer used in the 1930's and later on their treadle irons, but still very heavy stuff. The cabinet is a no thrills, wood top with one drawer. - a machine made to produce not look at. I am not doubting you, just trying to pick your brain as to why you think the way you do about this machine. Billy is suppose to be putting together a composite of the Japanese made machines - maybe, he will learn something about this one. I personally think it was owned by a family from Japan, the drawer is full of things from Japan including the needles - maybe, someone had it specially made for them? Anyway, it would be really fun to find a second Hitachi treadle or if it is a clone shouldn't there be others like it? Nancy |
Nancy, When I first saw this machine on CL, I told my husband about it. He looked at me surprised and said Hitachi never made sewing machines. He had never heard of a Hitachi sewing machine. IF Hitachi did make sewing machines, it must have been for a very brief period.
He doesn't know of any other Hitachi company, and says most likely a Singer with Hitachi name on it. It does look like one of the Singers that we had compared it to; I just can't remember which one right now. |
Originally Posted by quilter711
(Post 4675812)
Yes, Miriam you are a "super member". I am off to the sewing room/machine to check this out. I looked at the manual and the adjustment manual but no info on what I was looking for!! Thank you very much for this info.
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
(Post 4676567)
Ok Jon, why do you think this machine is a clone? My Japanese 15 is a clone. I have one "made in occupied Japan" that is a clone. These machines were made by Brother, or White, or somebody with a name stamped on them that has nothing to do with the original maker's name. When White made a machine for someone else to put their name on it, they didn't have "White' stamped all over it? I am confused why this machine that has 'Hitachi" etched, welded, decaled all over the machine would be a clone? I mean it may be, but I am confused as to why you think it can't be made by Hitachi, who makes their own tools right? Just because some clerk told me Hitachi didn't make or sell sewing machines, doesn't mean they never did? You think someone else made the machine and just called it a Hitachi? Anyway, it is fun, but sometimes frustrating to try and find something out about one of these mystery machines.
Second question, why do you think it is too light for factory work. The machine head is very heavy, all steel. The frame is similar to what Singer used in the 1930's and later on their treadle irons, but still very heavy stuff. The cabinet is a no thrills, wood top with one drawer. - a machine made to produce not look at. I am not doubting you, just trying to pick your brain as to why you think the way you do about this machine. Billy is suppose to be putting together a composite of the Japanese made machines - maybe, he will learn something about this one. I personally think it was owned by a family from Japan, the drawer is full of things from Japan including the needles - maybe, someone had it specially made for them? Anyway, it would be really fun to find a second Hitachi treadle or if it is a clone shouldn't there be others like it? Nancy |
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
(Post 4676439)
I got brave and took the bottom off the FW tonight. Got the red felt circle and screw off ok. Took off the metal plate thing. Whole underneath of it very greasy, all dark grease. Then there is this curved metal piece on the bottom, and it's coated with the same whitish gritty stuff. There is a long metal bar and on the end it turns on like a toothed cog thing, that is covered in balled up oil that looks like a dark grease too. I'm going to go peruse the owner's manual some more. I can't figure out how to get at all the metal pieces under the spool pin. There has to be a way at it. I suppose that is probably where people would use a toothbrush or artists brush. Had a great time looking over those videos. Playing around on the board looking through the tutes too.
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Originally Posted by justtrish
(Post 4676295)
How do you know? :)
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Originally Posted by Charlee
(Post 4676175)
Miriam is my hero! :) I love that she digs right into her machines with no fear...and I love that she encourages others to do so too!
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