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07-27-2011, 10:28 AM

#20741

deplaylady

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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom

Well, Miz Johnny, I called her just now, and she said she would give the people a call. She is worried about having to store it if she buys it for me. But I think I just might manage a trip to Rochester if she manages to come home with the machine. I will let you know what happens. Thanks for being an enabler! :lol:

I knew someone would like that! Thank you for saving me from temptation! :)

07-27-2011, 10:56 AM

#20742

Bennett

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Originally Posted by dirty1mom

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Originally Posted by tomilu

Have just gotten my first can of Evaporust. It is truely wonderful stuff. The only place I can find here is Harbor Freight.

I got my first can of it last night too. I haven't used it yet. I could only find it at Harbor Freight also.

Me too! I tried it out on a few pieces, and it took the rust off pretty good. Not the shiny nickel finish, but certainly a lot better than the rust.

I also picked up some rotary blades and saw that they had soapstone pencils with the welding stuff if anybody uses those to mark quilts.

07-27-2011, 11:01 AM

#20743

shelburn

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For PhyllisNM,
The needles for the New Home are in the mail!! Due to the hot weather, it took me longer than usual to visit my LQS. The lady is great! Asked what the machine was, and promptly pulled out a case with drawers with needles for old machines. Wish she had had time to talk. Would have liked to pick her brain.
For everyone else, I love this thread. Can't wait to read it every day.
Wish I could find another treadle machine. Love my New Home 1880's treadle. Am attempting to make a miniquilt on it. Such fun! I am looking for a Singer machine. I have four machines but none of them are Singers. Two are vintage and two are modern (I guess) with plastic cases. I have been bitten by the VB (Vintage Bug) and DH is no help.
He loves fire arms so there is no room for criticism!
I have yard saler friends watching for old machines, but they don't really understand what it is we are looking for.
Thanks to all you people who helped me get the old New Home teadle going. Have become addicted, since I can't trail ride my horse any more. Need another outlet!!

07-27-2011, 11:04 AM

#20744

Bennett

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Originally Posted by deplaylady

I didn't notice the update - I see no one has bid any higher. I sort of had a guess from looking at the outside - at least I guessed it wasn't a machine that used a knee bar. I am looking for something to turn into a hand crank.

Get a 99 to turn into a handcrank. They are easy to find. I am going to put a HC on my 99.

Y'all are inspiring me! I'm getting a duplicate 99k/cabinet, so this sounds interesting. Is it very difficult to do with the solid wheel? Or would you need to change out the entire wheel?

07-27-2011, 11:14 AM

#20745

nickylsf

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I am just about done putting my 15 K back together. I have a question about the presser foot bar. How low should I set it? For example, when the feed dogs are in the down part of the cycle, should the presser foot touch the needle plate? Thanks!

07-27-2011, 11:23 AM

#20746

deplaylady

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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom

I knew someone would like that! Thank you for saving me from temptation! :)

You guys are passing on the $1,000 German treadle for the cute $75 model?

http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2516085386.html

07-27-2011, 11:25 AM

#20747

Quilt Mom

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A little too rich for my blood! :lol:

07-27-2011, 11:29 AM

#20748

Bennett

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Looking for some expert eyes. I'm trying to id the 2 machines in the tiny photo. I've asked the seller to get me the model numbers to verify, but it's taking her a while to get back to me.

I was thinking a 301 in front, or a 400? No clue on the 2-tone in the back. I have been on the lookout for a 301, and if this one and is reasonable, I might have to make another road trip!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/atq/2512926475.html

Thanks!

07-27-2011, 11:37 AM

#20749

chris_quilts

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Originally Posted by Bennett

I was thinking a 301 in front, or a 400? No clue on the 2-tone in the back. I have been on the lookout for a 301, and if this one and is reasonable, I might have to make another road trip!http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/atq...475.htmlThanks!

Pretty sure the 2-tone is a Japanese 15 clone. Maybe a Dressmaker from the looks but a bigger picture would be so helpful. The front one does look like a 301 to me but never seen a 400 up close and personal so it could be either machine.

07-27-2011, 11:44 AM

#20750

grannysewer

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

The originals and the replacements being sold are felt.

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Originally Posted by grannysewer

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

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I don't remember who posted this, but changing out the fiber/cardboard in the oil pan on the FW and 301's makes a world of difference in the old oily smell. Thanks a bunch!!

My Featherweight has an oil pan? Never knew. How do you get to it? And what do I use to replace the fiber/cardboard?

It's probably not called an oil pan, but its on the bottom of the machine. There's a big screw there and inside there is a black paper/cardboard in the bottom. Just take it out, cut a new, and replace. I used a shoe box lid, will need to replace it I'm sure. DH says not to oil it so much and there won't be any excess oil.

I think I'd try using black felt glued to thin cardboard. Just my idea. The idea is to trap excess oil, dirt and lint, again my thinking.

You know, my DH said it felt like roofing paper(tar paper) to him.