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Originally Posted by luce321
Kathie, the before and after pictures are awesome. That is one beautiful machine. I especially like the wood decals on the end of the machine. Lucky you.
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Originally Posted by Kitzone
I was wondering if anyone could share information on a 1920 Green Singer 127 Sphinx. I was talking to a lady today and she said she had one and they were quite rare. I have never seen or heard of a green sphinx and just wondered if anyone else knew anything about them.
Judy
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Thanks for all the kind thoughts since our little blue Chihuahua, Balto, left us last weekend. That was very unexpected and sad for us.
Judy, you educated me! I did not realize the 127 had an ejector button! Thank you! That is nice to know since I am now using that 127 to piece!
I never heard of a green 127. I'd bet it is a 185.
Nancy
I wonder if this difference in color tint is similar to the Brown Lotus which makes it more rare? Any thoughts?
Judy
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Thanks for the info Billy.... Visited your tuts, cleaned it up some, and a light service, didn't do the whole teardown/clean up but sews like the beauty she is except the stitch length could use some work pretty sure thats an internal adjustment can live with it at this time. Working on finding a manual, and a little fixes on the cabinet.
This was on the Teal Riccar from a few days ago... Thanks again !! :)
This was on the Teal Riccar from a few days ago... Thanks again !! :)
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Originally Posted by Kitzone
Originally Posted by Glenn
You can have the piece welded but then you have to deal with the welding scar and grounding it down smooth. For such a small repair just use the JB weld epoxy. Glenn
How do you plan to clean the rusted areas?
Judy
Don't use any derusting chemicals if you plan to save decal and any of the old finish it will ruin them and the finish. You can also sand the rusted areas with wet or dry sandpaper lubricated with karosene just make sure you get to shiny metal if not the rust will come back. Hope this helps Glenn
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You can have the piece welded but then you have to deal with the welding scar and grounding it down smooth. For such a small repair just use the JB weld epoxy. Glenn
How do you plan to clean the rusted areas?
Judy
Don't use any derusting chemicals if you plan to save decal and any of the old finish it will ruin them and the finish. You can also sand the rusted areas with wet or dry sandpaper lubricated with karosene just make sure you get to shiny metal if not the rust will come back. Hope this helps Glenn
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Sorry for the double post I must hit the mouse twice Glenn
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Originally Posted by Glenn
You can have the piece welded but then you have to deal with the welding scar and grounding it down smooth. For such a small repair just use the JB weld epoxy. Glenn
How do you plan to clean the rusted areas?
Judy
Don't use any derusting chemicals if you plan to save decal and any of the old finish it will ruin them and the finish. You can also sand the rusted areas with wet or dry sandpaper lubricated with karosene just make sure you get to shiny metal if not the rust will come back. Hope this helps Glenn
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Jan what part of North Texas are you from. I was born in Decatur and went to North Texas U in Denton. Glenn
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
What did I buy??? I won the bid on E-bay and this little hand crank made it home today. Sadly the metal base broke in shipping. I'm waiting to hear from the seller. It is locked tight, so she got a good oiling and will let her rest a day or so. I never saw a metal base like that.
Anyone have any info on her?? I knew she was in rough shape, and the bobbin winder is missing. There is a shuttle and a bobbin though.
Anyone have any info on her?? I knew she was in rough shape, and the bobbin winder is missing. There is a shuttle and a bobbin though.
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What did I buy??? I won the bid on E-bay and this little hand crank made it home today. Sadly the metal base broke in shipping. I'm waiting to hear from the seller. It is locked tight, so she got a good oiling and will let her rest a day or so. I never saw a metal base like that.
Anyone have any info on her?? I knew she was in rough shape, and the bobbin winder is missing. There is a shuttle and a bobbin though.
Anyone have any info on her?? I knew she was in rough shape, and the bobbin winder is missing. There is a shuttle and a bobbin though.
name of it.
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