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03-18-2011, 09:25 AM
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Here's the FW I just bought... really dirty, really stinky, missing paint along front edge and motor is nearly frozen. I have my job cut out for me~!
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03-18-2011, 09:29 AM
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It's an epidemic! A month ago I had a nice clean living room, but now look at it. It is a machine shop and reeks of kerosene. The two treadles and the Singer 99 I got from a Craigslist ad in a remote PA location, cost $25 for all three. (All need some parts, but not too bad condition) The Singer 237 a friend picked up for $10. Needs a bobbin case. The Singer 27 I got on ebay cause it was cheaper than the parts if bought individually for the treadle, but even tho it is in rough shape, it is all there except for the shuttle. So I am sad to be robbing it to fix the other. Does anyone know of a source for vintage parts reasonably priced?
03-18-2011, 10:04 AM
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OMG!! Is that yellow sewing machine original yellow? I love the various colors that the Japanese 15s come in. I am on the hunt if it is. Sounds like a fun weekend to me. My husband works nights, so I have a lot of those weekends. My mom or kids will call and ask what I am doing......standard answer is playing with sewing machines.
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Thought you all might like to see how my GFs and I are spending the first night of a long weekend!!
03-18-2011, 10:06 AM
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Wow emmah, I think I suggested that on page 823. Glad you got it going.
Couldn't wait for help, so applied logic. I took apart the presser foot mechanism and found that there were two springs inside a tube that had become entwined together. Twisted them apart and re inserted them in the tube, and...tada......presser foot now clamps down. (Guess I am getting braver in my old age.)
Originally Posted by emmah
Originally Posted by emmah
I need help! I got a nice Singer Spartan (the no-frills 99) and have cleaned and oiled it...but the presser foot doesn't clamp down tight on the feed dogs. It has a lot of "play" in it and so the fabric doesn't move well no matter what stitch length I set it on. Other than that it runs very nicely, quiet and smooth. Any suggestions?
03-18-2011, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by emmah
Originally Posted by emmah
I need help! I got a nice Singer Spartan (the no-frills 99) and have cleaned and oiled it...but the presser foot doesn't clamp down tight on the feed dogs. Any suggestions?
03-18-2011, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
I need information on a 1928 Singer 99-13. It didn't come with power cord or controller. It is in a bentwood case, but no key. I have been searching and searching for a picture of the key I need, but can't find one.
I also see that some of the 99-13s came with a knee controller and some with a foot controller. How do I tell which one I have?
HELP!!! :-) Thanks!!
I also see that some of the 99-13s came with a knee controller and some with a foot controller. How do I tell which one I have?
HELP!!! :-) Thanks!!
03-18-2011, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by emmah
Actually, I will probably keep one and see if any of my Amish neighbors can use the other one. We have a little colony of Amish who have moved here in upstate NY in recent years from PA cause the land down there is too $$$$ for them. I am very glad to have them take over the farms here. I guess its hard to convince young folks to work from sunup to sundown and lose money. (Mainly dairy farms here.)
03-18-2011, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by jljack
I need information on a 1928 Singer 99-13. It didn't come with power cord or controller. It is in a bentwood case, but no key. I have been searching and searching for a picture of the key I need, but can't find one.
I also see that some of the 99-13s came with a knee controller and some with a foot controller. How do I tell which one I have?
HELP!!! :-) Thanks!!
I also see that some of the 99-13s came with a knee controller and some with a foot controller. How do I tell which one I have?
HELP!!! :-) Thanks!!
99-13 with knee controller
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03-18-2011, 11:00 AM
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My bentwood cased 128 (1952) has a foot controller.
03-18-2011, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
I saw this on craigslist yesterday. I sent an email asking the brand of the mcahine. Guy said he has no idea what it is. For $25.00 I am waiting to hear from him again about going to look at it. What do any of you think?
The Singer cabinets usually were not that ornate or curved.
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