Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-03-2011, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by olebat
I thought I remembered that it wasn't critical, but I didn't remember the recommendations for care. I'll be better prepared to service it next time I open it. A campground with nothing but a box of pins, a screw driver and a scrap of toilet paper may not have been the optimum cleaning opportunity. However, I was between projects, had the time, the lube and the oil.
An old t-shirt, tooth brush and machine lint brush are the tools I use for the vintage ladies. I wondered if my life would be easier if I used a gun cleaning kit. The circular brush on a longer handle sounds like a friend to my knuckles. Pros & cons?
An old t-shirt, tooth brush and machine lint brush are the tools I use for the vintage ladies. I wondered if my life would be easier if I used a gun cleaning kit. The circular brush on a longer handle sounds like a friend to my knuckles. Pros & cons?
I use pipe cleaners, they work great to get into tight places and don't leave link like Q tips would. I also use 1/2" to 1" paint brushes to help get the gunk out. Also, a really good pointed pair of long tweezers! I have never tried a gun cleaning kit, but that might be an option too!
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05-03-2011, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I am back, we got power today at 10:00 am. No power for five days and we got hit really bad. I have about a month of clean up new roof and several trees to get rid of . They were all about 150 years old. Houses across the way were destroyed we were very lucky. We had no gas no water for five days and the first thing I did today was take a hot shower. I am happy again. It will take me a week to read the new threads on the VSMS. Glenn
05-03-2011, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by grannysewer
Originally Posted by Glenn
I am back, we got power today at 10:00 am. No power for five days and we got hit really bad. I have about a month of clean up new roof and several trees to get rid of . They were all about 150 years old. Houses across the way were destroyed we were very lucky. We had no gas no water for five days and the first thing I did today was take a hot shower. I am happy again. It will take me a week to read the new threads on the VSMS. Glenn
05-03-2011, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I am back, we got power today at 10:00 am. No power for five days and we got hit really bad. I have about a month of clean up new roof and several trees to get rid of . They were all about 150 years old. Houses across the way were destroyed we were very lucky. We had no gas no water for five days and the first thing I did today was take a hot shower. I am happy again. It will take me a week to read the new threads on the VSMS. Glenn
When we get hurricanes, we're usually knocked out of power for a similar length of time. ugggh. That first hot shower afterwards feels sooooooo good.
05-03-2011, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Hmmmmmm, I have been thinking I should get the foot pedal and have DH wire it in. He is good at replacing/fixing the cords. I will also need DH to rewire the motor too as that cord it totally toast. I sure like the way my 66-1 sews so I know the 66-6 will be great too. I know, I am spoiled as I have the 15-88 treadle that has reverse on it, but I learned to turn the stitch regulator down to stitch in place when I wanted to lock something with my Free Company treadle. That worked great! I haven't tried locking anything with the Sphinx 127 that I am piecing with now to see if the same method will work with the Sphinx. The Free had a little knob that just slid up and down for the stitch length so it was very easy to change (worked almost like a reverse) to a nothing stitch to lock your work! Thanks for the hints on holding the fabric! Nancy
05-03-2011, 09:18 AM
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I just saw a White Sewing machine No 8. It is a shuttle machine. Not in a cabinet. Is it worth the $25.00 they are asking? The Motor is there,but not the foot controls. Seems to have the shuttle in place and pretty good decals.
Thanks,
Thanks,
05-03-2011, 10:23 AM
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Anyone recognize this model of Singer? Do you think that color is true or maybe just the person's camera?
http://www.searchtempest.com/results...min&maxAsk=max
http://www.searchtempest.com/results...min&maxAsk=max
05-03-2011, 10:57 AM
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hi, I started reading these posts a few weeks ago and am up to page 345....so mch info and eye candy. I bought my first old machine last week and have been cleaning her up. She is a singer from 1923 ....a singer Red Eye a 66-1(I believe) with baIck clamp for attatchments. It only came with one foot, and no manual. with the back clamp, is it a high shank??? There is some silvering on the front edge of the bed. It is cleaning up so good! You couldn't tell the decals were there in some spots and they are cleaning up real nice. I am really excited! I know that the 66 is somewhat common machine but I think she is beautiful. I will post pictures when I am done. Also how hard is it to find feet for this machine?
thanks
debbie
now I am going back to page 345; I wonder if I'll ever catch up lol
thanks
debbie
now I am going back to page 345; I wonder if I'll ever catch up lol
05-03-2011, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by miriam
That bottom Singer is a 414g? Looks like a 404 but made in Germany - those were most likely a 'beginner' machine a - just a simple to use straight stitch - a lot were probably used in schools late 50s and early 60s. They are a wonderful machine. They have the same slant needle as the 301, 401 & 500 so all of the accessories fit it too. It is easy to see the needle because of the slant and they have a very nice light. They are a straight stitch only. They are also light weight - about the same size and weight of the 301. BUT what I like is the drop in bobbin - so easy to use! It takes the class 66 bobbins. I bought out a school full of them a couple years ago. My grand daughters and great niece each sew with one. Some day they will graduate to 400's or 500's for the decorative stitches I'm sure.
05-03-2011, 11:02 AM
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Yee ha! I got the guts to ask the guy at the antique store if he would take $20 for the red eye with the back clamp feet and he said yes! The wooden case is broken, but I think my hubby can fix it. Now for the elbow grease!
Serial #G7175576. Not terribly rusted like Helen, but pretty dirty. Decals look great under the gunk!
Serial #G7175576. Not terribly rusted like Helen, but pretty dirty. Decals look great under the gunk!
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