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10-14-2011, 03:28 AM

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ThayerRags

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Originally Posted by Honchey

Hi, Is there any hope for this machine???

I don't know where to start

Make a hand crank machine out of it....

CD in Oklahoma

Singer 185K Hand Crank

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10-14-2011, 04:02 AM

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BoJangles

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Originally Posted by ThayerRags

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honchey

Hi, Is there any hope for this machine???

I don't know where to start

Make a hand crank machine out of it....

CD in Oklahoma

ThayerRags, love the hand crank!

Nancy

10-14-2011, 04:08 AM

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BoJangles

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[quote=Kathie S.]

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Originally Posted by Kathie S.

I just picked up a Redeye in a cabinet for $30. The decals are in great shape. The cabinet just needs some surface work done other that one small spot where the veneer is missing. It was a treadle that someone converted to electric. They removed the pitman and the skirt guard is missing some things to hold it on. Does anyone have a pitman for sale? It was sightly frozen up. Hubby fixed that with a lot of oil. The needle bar was turned the wrong and hubby also fixed that. PS
We also discoverd that the big wheel that the belt goes around is missing. Does anyone have one for sale?Kathie

Kathie, your hubby is getting good at sewing machine/treadle repair!

Are you talking about the treadle wheel? If you are missing the pitman, the skirt guard, and the treadle wheel, I think you just need to find an old treadle base! Then between the two of them, put together a complete treadle!

Nancy

10-14-2011, 04:14 AM

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BoJangles

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Originally Posted by miriam

Melinda cool looking machine! I'd of gotten that one! And, I am still looking for a red 15 clone!

Nancy

There was one in Phoenix yesterday

Miriam are you saying you saw a 'RED' 15 clone in Phoenix?

I am in the wrong town!

Nancy

10-14-2011, 05:37 AM

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Quilt Mom

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http://chambana.craigslist.org/art/2621056357.html
This yard sale is in Illinois

Wish I could convince my sister to go look at the child's sewing machines for me...

10-14-2011, 06:35 AM

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Charlee

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Quilt Mom...ask her! :) Can't hurt, worst that'll happen is she'll say "no"!

10-14-2011, 08:40 AM

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vintagemotif

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThayerRags

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honchey

Hi, Is there any hope for this machine???

I don't know where to start

Make a hand crank machine out of it....

CD in Oklahoma

ThayerRags, love the hand crank!

Nancy

I agree with Nancy, that is a cute HC.

10-14-2011, 08:42 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by quilt addict

Now new owner of a Davis VF2. It sewed right off after alittle oil and cleaning of the manual release tension that was so gummed up with dried oil you couldn't get thread between the discs. The fabric does pucker after the seam is sewn. I think it is the old needle not going through the fabric cleanly. So I'm on the look out for a source of Boye 10 needles.

Oh, want to know what it cost me???? I got it home in my carryon luggage so no shipping cost. Just had to leave the dress from the wedding at my Mom's. So so far I'm out $8.99 plus tax. I think she will jump to the head of the cleaning line. I have a treadle cabinet from my other Davis so that is where she will go. I will post some pictures next week when I am back home.

Quiltaddict, I am on the hunt for a Davis VF1, and have a bid on one. Cross your fingers for me...hope I get it. It looks rough, but I love the profile on these beauties!! Congratulations on your VF2...very exciting!! And a great price to boot!! Wow!!