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    Old 09-14-2011, 01:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by grayhare
    I am new to being able to identify the various sewing machines.
    I found this on CL, She really can't tell much about the machine, except that she painted the cabinet, from the pictures it looks like the machine has some paint on it too. She is willing to seperate them. What do you all think, is this a 15? Thank you

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2597163130.html
    Yes it sure is! You can always tell a 15 by the tensioner knob being on the faceplate to the left side when you are facing the machine, versus most all others are on the front of the machine when you are facing the machine. Clear as mud? lol
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    Old 09-14-2011, 02:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by grayhare
    I am new to being able to identify the various sewing machines.
    I found this on CL, She really can't tell much about the machine, except that she painted the cabinet, from the pictures it looks like the machine has some paint on it too. She is willing to seperate them. What do you all think, is this a 15? Thank you

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2597163130.html
    OMG! That poor treadle is so white.
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    Old 09-14-2011, 02:51 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    I love pictures but my camera seems to blur close up shots. I don't know if I have it set wrong or what. Drives me nuts. Great camera otherwise. I think you have a good idea though.
    See if your camera has a macro setting, that will take close up pics better. Also set a higher resolution so you can zoom them up without blurring them.
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    Old 09-14-2011, 03:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by vintagemotif
    Originally Posted by jljack
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    Thanks, Monica. I'm sure this one is a 15-91...potted motor. It's really clean.
    And I missed it!! I had to go to a meeting, and someone bid $10 more than I did. :x :( Well, I guess I'll find another one sooner or later. But it was Blackside!!!
    Janice,

    Sorry that you didn't win.

    Is Tulare on the way up to Fresno? I would check this CLs post.
    http://visalia.craigslist.org/atq/2577377744.html

    Maybe your treadle and Singer 15.

    And this one too:
    http://fresno.craigslist.org/atq/2579136820.html

    This looks to be a Singer 15-90; you could use as e-machine or use in treadle.

    Thanks, Monica. I've seen those but they are a drive away from me and I don't have time right now to do any more traveling. I''ll have to wait for a bit.
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    Originally Posted by vintagemotif
    Originally Posted by grayhare
    I am new to being able to identify the various sewing machines.
    I found this on CL, She really can't tell much about the machine, except that she painted the cabinet, from the pictures it looks like the machine has some paint on it too. She is willing to seperate them. What do you all think, is this a 15? Thank you

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2597163130.html
    OMG! That poor treadle is so white.
    :shock: :shock: Who would do that???? :evil:
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    Old 09-14-2011, 03:01 PM
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    Just had a big car repair bill, so on a sewing machine diet. I did dig through some fabric and use my Pfaff 230 to make a strip quilt top from strips I cut with a cutter that DH got me for my birthday that I figured I'd never use. The Pfaff is the ticket for that, because it is an extremely fast machine. Whoo hoo. For its $10 price, it came with a box of attachments including a hopping quilting foot?, but I haven't even tried it.
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    Old 09-14-2011, 03:04 PM
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    Originally Posted by no1jan
    Well I guess I'll start if off. This is my newest acquisition I picked up this last week. I had posted it already, but it deserves to shine on this post.

    It a a Singer Model 66-1 Treadle I got off Craigslist for free! :) :) :)

    Works beautifully except for the bobbin winder I broke while cleaning her.

    Isn't she a beauty. Haven't named her yet. :thumbup:
    Jan your 66 is just stunning! To think you got her for free! Just stunning!
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    Old 09-14-2011, 03:20 PM
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    Just saw this very funny ad:

    1920 singer sewing machine with extra needles and tips call

    TIPS??? What are TIPS??? Hahahaha!!!
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    Originally Posted by jljack
    Just saw this very funny ad:

    1920 singer sewing machine with extra needles and tips call

    TIPS??? What are TIPS??? Hahahaha!!!
    send a link for that one!!!
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    Old 09-14-2011, 04:32 PM
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    For the best instructions on refurbishing a sewing machine, like a Singer 66, check out this link. It is in PDF format and covers just about everything.

    http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/

    Texas Jan
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