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09-29-2011, 02:27 PM

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BoJangles

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Originally Posted by wesing

I can't remember if I posted pics of my 185, so here is Julie. The girl I bought her from got it from her mom, and her mom's name was Julie. I have only sewed a few feet with her, but she makes a nice stitch. And I love the color!

Darren

Darren, I love the 185! Is she really noisey? A gal brings a 185 to Girls Night Out that just clangs!

Nancy

09-29-2011, 02:30 PM

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BoJangles

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Originally Posted by Karen Powell

what is the smallest treadle sewing machine is there one the size of a feather weight ?

Karen the smallest are probably the Wilcox and Gibbs type treadles. Look at page 894 here to see one of my Wilcox and Gibbs machines.

Nancy

09-29-2011, 03:12 PM

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Charlee

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My Wheeler & Wilson 8 is about the size of a FW...maybeb a bit smaller...but heavier, I'm sure!

09-29-2011, 03:53 PM

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Glenn

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Charlee just looked at your blog and the top looks nice. How is the rest coming. Put William to work on it did you. The top still needs the shellac treatment I told you about. You are doing a good job Charlee. Can't wait to see the final product.
Glenn

09-29-2011, 04:14 PM

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deplaylady

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Originally Posted by deplaylady

Any one know where I can get a screw for a slide plate spring for my 185J? I went to put it on today so I could securely attach my slide plate and found out the head was ripped right off. Which was probably why the slide plate and slide plate spring were missing in the first place. I got the slide plate and spring from Sew-Classic - I sent an email about a spring but I have a feeling it's not going to be something in stock.

Is it the same as a 401???

No, :( I just went and checked. It's smaller. The hobby shop I went to measured it and said it was 3/56. I know it's part #226D. Its almost the size of a screw in pair of glasses - just a little bit bigger, I think. There is a Singer authorized repair in Syracuse - I'm going to call tomorrow to see if they have one.

09-29-2011, 04:16 PM

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deplaylady

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Originally Posted by Glenn

It does look nice!

09-29-2011, 04:27 PM

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Candace

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Originally Posted by justtrish

I was browsing the Vancouver B.C. craigslist ads...$20.00 for a 301 lbow in a desk.
$25.00 for a rocketeer......
$25.00 for a 201....
I would have included a link..but can't from here...

I am moving to B.C......machines are cheap :)

I wish I were closer, I'd scoop up all of them:>