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#3581
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I have a table made from the base of a treadle. The lady that had it was just "dejunking" her house. She knew I sewed and asked me if I would like it. It's just the base and she had put a piece of glass on it to make it a table. It's nice, but sure wished it had been the entire machine. What happened to the machine? No clue, was scared to ask her
#3582
Originally Posted by dunster
hmmm... I posted the treadle chair because I thought it was just very odd. But I see nothing 'wrong' with it; in fact it's pretty creative. (That does NOT mean I want it, so don't send it to me.) Reuse of old materials is very popular now, for good reason, and there are many thousands of these old stands around, many of them having lost their sewing machines or pitmans, some very rusty, or with cracked cast iron bases. They can't all be transformed into working sewing machines. Isn't it better to use the stand (and even the machine) for another purpose than to send it to the dump? ... yes, I will try to save them <sigh>
#3583
Originally Posted by tlrnhi
I have a table made from the base of a treadle. The lady that had it was just "dejunking" her house. She knew I sewed and asked me if I would like it. It's just the base and she had put a piece of glass on it to make it a table. It's nice, but sure wished it had been the entire machine. What happened to the machine? No clue, was scared to ask her
On the other hand, my mother got the quilt tops, one of which I finally finished, and the other is in the 'round tuit pile. She also wound up with the family bible, my great grandmother's pitcher, and a few other things. Guess which certified hoarder still has it all?? ;-P
#3584
Now that seems to me to be a waste of a good machine. How crazy.
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Originally Posted by dunster
Oops, I may have spoken too soon... this one might have gone just a tad too far...
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/fuo/1854729851.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/fuo/1854729851.html
#3585
FEATHERWEIGHT problem... help?
For no reason that I can think of, my FW suddenly began acting up.
When I turn the wheel -I am not using electricity right now until the problem is fixed- OK, so when I moved the wheel, the needle goes down into the hole, sorta to the right side of the hole and stops. I have to reverse the way I move the wheel to bring the needle back out.
The needle is in with the flat side to the right side; I have taken the top plate off; taken the bobbin casing out and found nothing amiss.
I love sewing on this machine and have sewn hours on it without any problems.
What else do I need to check to find out where the problem is?
Thanks in advance because I know one of you will be able to come up with the right answer. :-D
For no reason that I can think of, my FW suddenly began acting up.
When I turn the wheel -I am not using electricity right now until the problem is fixed- OK, so when I moved the wheel, the needle goes down into the hole, sorta to the right side of the hole and stops. I have to reverse the way I move the wheel to bring the needle back out.
The needle is in with the flat side to the right side; I have taken the top plate off; taken the bobbin casing out and found nothing amiss.
I love sewing on this machine and have sewn hours on it without any problems.
What else do I need to check to find out where the problem is?
Thanks in advance because I know one of you will be able to come up with the right answer. :-D
#3586
Originally Posted by quilt addict
That's a much better interpretation than this one.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/atq/1849784905.html
Thanks but I don't think it fits my decore. :?
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/atq/1849784905.html
Thanks but I don't think it fits my decore. :?
That is the cabinet model I need for parts to repair my Granny's burned cabinet!!
Wonder if the laminate is in any decent condition for stripping?
Aardie.
#3588
And here's a lamp made from a RED featherweight. Now that's just taking it too far...
http://cgi.ebay.com/TOUCH-TABLE-DESK...item588808a9ad
I'm editing my opinion. Actually I think it's pretty darned cute, but I would prefer to have a functioning red featherweight. However... maybe it couldn't be fixed as a sewing machine. But I don't think it should be priced comparably to a functioning featherweight. Those machines have the high price only because we (quilters) have put a premium on them for their good stitch and portability. The sewing value is gone when it's turned into a lamp. But it IS cute.
http://cgi.ebay.com/TOUCH-TABLE-DESK...item588808a9ad
I'm editing my opinion. Actually I think it's pretty darned cute, but I would prefer to have a functioning red featherweight. However... maybe it couldn't be fixed as a sewing machine. But I don't think it should be priced comparably to a functioning featherweight. Those machines have the high price only because we (quilters) have put a premium on them for their good stitch and portability. The sewing value is gone when it's turned into a lamp. But it IS cute.
#3589
that is just wrong!
I can see if the cabinet is in ruins
like this one
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/atq/1854667784.html
but for a wonderful old machine to be treated this way!
this is why I buy so many at auctions! a few years ago when the living room(25x30 ft) was sitting full of machines my hubby wouldn't let me buy any more.
well passed one up at the auction house and the next week when we went back it was burning on the trash pile!
He lets me bring them home now!
I can see if the cabinet is in ruins
like this one
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/atq/1854667784.html
but for a wonderful old machine to be treated this way!
this is why I buy so many at auctions! a few years ago when the living room(25x30 ft) was sitting full of machines my hubby wouldn't let me buy any more.
well passed one up at the auction house and the next week when we went back it was burning on the trash pile!
He lets me bring them home now!
#3590
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 302
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
FEATHERWEIGHT problem... help?
The needle is in with the flat side to the right side; I have taken the top plate off; taken the bobbin casing out and found nothing amiss.
:-D
The needle is in with the flat side to the right side; I have taken the top plate off; taken the bobbin casing out and found nothing amiss.
:-D
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