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chris_quilts

11-14-2011 06:29 PM

Will stitch cams for a 600 series Singer work on the 503? Just asking cuz surfing EBay. I ask cuz the seller said s/he used them on the Rocketeer and all do not look the same or similar. TIA ~ Chris

Miz Johnny

11-14-2011 07:07 PM

Thanks, Glenn. I have an "extra" 319 around here somewhere, it would be fun to treadle it!! The next time it comes out of hiding, I will check it out and see.

Miz Johnny

11-14-2011 07:18 PM

Yes, you can use the BLACK "top hat" cams, just not the later white "Flexistitch" cams or the flat cams used on the 300 series.

Flat cams:
http://vintagesewing.ecrater.com/p/6...cam-disk-1-zig

Flexi-stitch:
http://sewingmachineswantinganewhome...or-singer.html

BoJangles

11-14-2011 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagemotif (Post 4680513)

Nancy, Thank you!

So, have your named this machine? If not, I have been looking at some Japanese names, don't know if this is a girl or boy machine. You got to give it a name! I know it will be well loved!:)

Takara, treasure, girl's name
Shinobu, endurance, unisex name
Hajime, beginning, boy's name

This Hitachi has got to be a boy, but I like the unisex name, Shinobu! Thank you Monica!

Nancy

Candace

11-14-2011 07:38 PM

Eh, I just like the name Sushi :>

chris_quilts

11-14-2011 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny (Post 4680749)

Yes, you can use the BLACK "top hat" cams, just not the later white "Flexistitch" cams or the flat cams used on the 300 series.
Flat cams:
http://vintagesewing.ecrater.com/p/6...cam-disk-1-zig
Flexi-stitch:
http://sewingmachineswantinganewhome...or-singer.html

Miz Johnny, Thank you so much for the info and the pictures. I know what to look for now which is a tremendous help and which ones to avoid. Trolling EBay can be fun but need to know what I need for the machine. Thanks again for sharing the knowledge. Chris

jljack

11-14-2011 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn (Post 4679722)

Charlee, I have a question for you. What size needle does the WW9 take, is it Boye 18?

Hey, Glenn, I might have some 18s if you need them. I bought a lot of Boye needle tubes to get the #10s for my Davis, and I think there were some 18s in there. Let me know.

jljack

11-14-2011 08:27 PM

Oh!! I tried sewing through some papertowels on my Davis VF tonite, and it worked!! Cool! I can't wait to get her into a treadle base so I can sew with her. I still haven't figured out a name....maybe when I get her into a treadle she'll tell me!! LOL

vintagemotif

11-14-2011 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jljack (Post 4680981)

That's what I do sometimes or when cleaning the machine the name is given, a rebirth. Looking forward to pictures of that Davis.

jljack

11-14-2011 09:08 PM

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Glenn, here are pics of my treadle cabinet. Is there too much of the finish gone to use the Howard's Restore product? Thanks.

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