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04-05-2011, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay since I cant do anything but play on my laptop and Cell Phone I have been looking around for sewing machines and I am working a deal on a couple of them and this is one of them. I should have it tomorrow evening when my friend is able to go get it for me.
This one is a very early machine......like around the 1840's
Billy
This one is a very early machine......like around the 1840's
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04-05-2011, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by olebat
They haven't seen the pristine Taiwanese clone yet. I'm sure it'll get their attention. I do want to put it in a table. I'd still like some feed back on applying decals to the unadorned. I wouldn't want to impersonate a special model, but perhaps some motorcycle flames or garden flowers. .
04-05-2011, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay since I cant do anything but play on my laptop and Cell Phone I have been looking around for sewing machines and I am working a deal on a couple of them and this is one of them. I should have it tomorrow evening when my friend is able to go get it for me.
This one is a very early machine......like around the 1840's
Billy
This one is a very early machine......like around the 1840's
Billy
I am telling you I really am falling in love with the early machines!!
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04-05-2011, 07:33 PM
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Oh sewing machines are so addictive its not even funny.Heck I am in bed sick as a dog and I bought 2 of them tonite. :mrgreen: I picked up the real early one and another Domestic from the 1870's.
So what does that tell you about collecting them....... :-P
Billy
So what does that tell you about collecting them....... :-P
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04-05-2011, 07:33 PM
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Well, here is what happens to the bottom case of a 1917 Western Electric machine when it is not packed well enough for shipping. Luckily it's almost all just come apart at the seams, but there is some split wood too.
DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!
DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!
Here's my new girl - no name yet.
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This is how the base is supposed to look
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04-05-2011, 08:10 PM
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Lostn51, the decals on my 1904 treadle are cracking and very delicate. Is there anything that will give them protection?
04-05-2011, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sammygirlqt
Lostn51, the decals on my 1904 treadle are cracking and very delicate. Is there anything that will give them protection?
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04-05-2011, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Well, here is what happens to the bottom case of a 1917 Western Electric machine when it is not packed well enough for shipping. Luckily it's almost all just come apart at the seams, but there is some split wood too.
DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!
DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!
04-05-2011, 09:08 PM
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I have not read all 900+ pages, but have read several hundred of them. I figure the first couple hundred will still be there for me to enjoy at a later date!
04-06-2011, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Suzy
Billy,
If you are coughing alot rub vicks on the bottom of your feet put socks on go to bed ,you won't cough. My husband had this for almost 2 months and finally tried the vicks two nights in a row and has been getting a good nights sleep. He doesn't even cough anymore.
Good Luck
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If you are coughing alot rub vicks on the bottom of your feet put socks on go to bed ,you won't cough. My husband had this for almost 2 months and finally tried the vicks two nights in a row and has been getting a good nights sleep. He doesn't even cough anymore.
Good Luck
Suzy
I have read all of the pages in this thread! Thanks [img]http://www.pic4ever.com/images/thankyou.gif[/img]
for starting it, Billy, and I hope you feel better soon.
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