Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
03-09-2011, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by playswithcolor
It shows a picture of the needle length it uses but I didn't see any kind of # or needle size. I need to read a little more to see if I can find it.
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03-09-2011, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Nancy I have three Free Machines, one treadle and one electric.
The treadle serial number is 873674 the patent numbers go from June 11, 1902 thru Jan. 4, 1910.
The electric is a number 8 CE53077 Last patent Feb. 11, 1902 thru May 20, 1913
One is in a parlor cabinet. It's covered up right now and I can't get the number from it but here is a picture.
The treadle serial number is 873674 the patent numbers go from June 11, 1902 thru Jan. 4, 1910.
The electric is a number 8 CE53077 Last patent Feb. 11, 1902 thru May 20, 1913
One is in a parlor cabinet. It's covered up right now and I can't get the number from it but here is a picture.
Nancy
03-09-2011, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Nancy I have three Free Machines, one treadle and one electric.
The treadle serial number is 873674 the patent numbers go from June 11, 1902 thru Jan. 4, 1910.
The electric is a number 8 CE53077 Last patent Feb. 11, 1902 thru May 20, 1913
One is in a parlor cabinet. It's covered up right now and I can't get the number from it but here is a picture.
The treadle serial number is 873674 the patent numbers go from June 11, 1902 thru Jan. 4, 1910.
The electric is a number 8 CE53077 Last patent Feb. 11, 1902 thru May 20, 1913
One is in a parlor cabinet. It's covered up right now and I can't get the number from it but here is a picture.
Nancy
03-09-2011, 08:08 AM
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Bojangles, I went to the site you provided. It has some good info. I was able to print a manual. My question is that the manual is for the fiddle base machine and I have a square/rectangular base. Is there that much difference as far as oiling is concerned? The mechanics look pretty much the same.
03-09-2011, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Bojangles, I went to the site you provided. It has some good info. I was able to print a manual. My question is that the manual is for the fiddle base machine and I have a square/rectangular base. Is there that much difference as far as oiling is concerned? The mechanics look pretty much the same.
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03-09-2011, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Nancy I could only find the one machine that had a number 8 on the bed. The parlor machine is on the porch and the weather is bad today. I'll look as soon as I can. I'll post pictures of the others soon there on here way back somewhere.
Doing more research, it looks like Free operated from about 1897 to about 1954 -58? There is conflicting information on that. This is fun!
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03-09-2011, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by IT_Nana
I can't find any other dates on it, but I need to take a flashlight and look underneith it. I'm not sure what you mean by the slide plate... Is it that round plate on the back that covers an opening into the machine? Mine is plain ... no dates.
Nancy
Also, there is one for sale on ebay right now that is a beautiful machine and is the same cabinet type as mine, but the markings on the head identify it as a "Will C Free", not "The Free", like mine. I would snatch this up in a minute if I were in Illinois...it's in incredible condition!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
plate on front of Free sewing machine
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03-09-2011, 09:40 AM
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I am having camera/computer /photo software issues. Giving up for now as have spent all morning. Used 2 cameras/3 photo programs. I need a break. Will check with a computer geek friend and get it fixed.
My free no5 is like the one on pg 111.
My free no5 is like the one on pg 111.
03-09-2011, 09:58 AM
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Found a 301 on CL will get it this weekend if it is what the guy says it is. That will round out my collection. A new Pfaff, FW a 99 that I need a case for and a 301.
03-09-2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have a free "Free" too. Serial #0240726, patent dates June 14 1910 Oct 10 1911, I hope that helps for dating.
I haven't used mine since I need to find the little ball bearings for the pitman rod.
I haven't used mine since I need to find the little ball bearings for the pitman rod.
Playswithcolor has 031503 Free #5 bought at end of WW1 1918 or 1919?
Monica's Free 0240726 - is it a Free # 5?
Nana's Free 827313 - is it a Free #5?
My friend Deb's Free #5 - C76088
My Free #5 - C83642
Do you all have the Free #5? Does anyone else have one with pending patent dates written on the cabinet top?
Does anyone have a Free with patent dates on the slide plate? If so, what are the dates?
Nancy
Please make sure I have the correct serial numbers. I want to try and figure out why two of the serial number start with 'C'? Something to do with patent's still pending on those machines or a different factory?
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