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07-30-2010, 04:38 PM

#3971

SewExtremeSeams

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Originally Posted by mickey

Remember what Charlee said about the Needles for the Wheeler and Wilson. they are almost impossible to find and THEY ARE EXPENSIVE. there is a slightly cheaper substitute but they do not always work.

Dang, I didn't remember about the needles, thanks.

Speaking of Charlee, where are you Charlee? I haven't seen you at the shop for awhile. I do hope everything is ok in your corner of the world... not too far from me! :D

07-30-2010, 04:43 PM

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BoJangles

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Billy here are the pictures. This machine is in great shape. The number is 3171412 -- I sent a picture, but hard to read with my camera -- I couldn't get a clear picture.

The bobbin winder is just kinda stuck on the back -- not sure how to work it -- it must attach to the main belt?

The tension disk is on the front on the machine towards the top. The front of the machine has decals instead of a face plate. I have no idea how to thread this machine.

The bobbin is very narrow and just slides over a little handle into the bobbin case -- the bobbin does not have a removable case.

Very interesting!

Nancy

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07-30-2010, 04:44 PM

#3973

Joyce

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Billy, do you want to trade your Singer for my 1907 White?

07-30-2010, 05:04 PM

#3974

jackkip

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Nancy,
How much did you get that machine for? It is in really good shape. Very nice
Jackie

07-30-2010, 05:41 PM

#3975

aardvarq

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I have been looking at a model 27 Singer treadle. These pictures aren't clear but can anyone tell what the decal is? :-D

Hi SewExtreme,

That looks like a Sphinx to me, a much better conditiion than mine.

Aardie

07-30-2010, 05:48 PM

#3976

BoJangles

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Nancy,
How much did you get that machine for? It is in really good shape. Very nice
Jackie

Jackie I paid $50 for the 1879 one and $50 for one from 1939 (I didn't post pictures of the 1939 treadle), but they are both in very good shape. They were owned by one family who took care of them.

Nancy

07-30-2010, 05:51 PM

#3977

jackkip

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Wow, that is so good. Though not good for me. I showed my DH and now he thinks I should only buy machines for that amount. I guess he is right, the fun part is looking and searching for that perfect deal. ;-)

07-30-2010, 05:56 PM

#3978

BoJangles

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I wouldn't plan on paying only $50 for a treadle. I just lucked out. Most of the time the machines around here go for $100 to $150.

Billy did you see my pictures of the 1879 treadle?

Nancy

07-30-2010, 05:59 PM

#3979

Annaquilts

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Wow! Bojangles what a find.

07-30-2010, 06:03 PM

#3980

jackkip

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I wouldn't plan on paying only $50 for a treadle. I just lucked out. Most of the time the machines around here go for $100 to $150.

I agree with you, but my DH is a used car salesman. So to him everything is negotiable, and cheaper is always better...... :-D