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08-08-2010, 02:29 PM

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Billy:
I'm feeling great. I didn't realize how much better I would feel because I didn't realize I didn't feel good to begin with. No more walking in circles in the house. That got old really fast. I graduated out to the street. Now I'm a street walker, LOL!

I don't think I could feel 10 years younger or I'd practically be back in diapers. Kidding! But 10 years ago I was wild and crazy. I couldn't go back to that even if I wanted to. Hindsight and all.

I am feeling great tho, and I do have a new pep in my step. Walked the whole mile and didn't break a sweat and didn't get winded. Now that was a first.

Now if I could just get my doctor to lift my restrictions so I can get back to my sewing room. No bending over tables, no cutting, no lifting. Still have to be more careful than I want to be. I see the doctor tomorrow and hope I get a good report card.

I can't wait to see pics of your next project. It sounds awesome! Just let me know when you will be doing one (with electric, lol) in orange. My ideal color, but I bet you know that by now. Broken record and all.

Brother if you want one in Orange I can fix you up!! And as much as I do not do electric I will make sure it is an electric version just for you.

You know if you find a machine you like I can change colors for you.

Billy

I have two featherweights and I'd love for one of them to be orange. It's just that although they aren't in any way perfect I wouldn't want to ruin them or diminish their value by changing the color. One is a 1948 that runs great but isn't cosmetically a looker. The other is a Centennial 1951 that looks ok, but needs to be serviced. Should I consider painting one or find one beyond repair and have it redone all together? You are the expert and I will heed your advise. OK, just tell me what to do! LOL

08-08-2010, 02:31 PM

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Thanks, I was just wondering. When I posted my picture, someone said it looked like it was a singer clone since it was made in Japan.

08-08-2010, 02:40 PM

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Since there were so many FW's made you can take the 1948 one and redo it and make it more valuable. I would just preserve what you have with the centennial.

I am not real hip on the FWs' but I am looking at a 1939 San Fransisco Expo edition FW on eBay right now. I would like to have it of a Texas State Fair FW.

Billy

08-08-2010, 02:42 PM

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Thanks, I was just wondering. When I posted my picture, someone said it looked like it was a singer clone since it was made in Japan.

No such thing as a clone they are copies and truth be known the Japanese 15's were way better made that the Singers. Every Singer 15 I have worked on the hook assembly and the overall quality has been sub par compared to my Japanese 15's

Billy

08-08-2010, 02:54 PM

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Thanks, I was just wondering. When I posted my picture, someone said it looked like it was a singer clone since it was made in Japan.

Thanks for info. She sews real quiet.

08-08-2010, 03:25 PM

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Thanks, I was just wondering. When I posted my picture, someone said it looked like it was a singer clone since it was made in Japan.

Here's her picture, thought you might be able to tell me something about her. There's no light, but the plug has a place for one.

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08-08-2010, 03:36 PM

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Good Luck at the Doctor's visit tomorrow. Let us know how you make out. Loraine

08-08-2010, 03:44 PM

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Exciting news! My aunt has passed on my great grandmother's treadle sewing machine to me!

Minnesota B was made by Davis and sold by Sears between 1902 and 1909. (Per Charles Law's Encyclopedia of Antique Sewing Machines)

I would suspect that it uses a Davis long needle (Boye 10), but don't know for sure, and don't know if there's a modern equivalent.

Thanks so much!!!

08-08-2010, 03:46 PM

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no1jan

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I went to a garage sale today and was looking at material. When the woman asked me if I sewed, I told her I was a new quilter and fell into it. I then saw that she had 2 machines and asked how much she wanted. Before I knew it I had 3 boxes of material and craft items and 2 machines for (don't fall over)!!!

$1.00 :thumbup: :thumbup: :D :D :shock: :shock:

The whole machine

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The decals

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The serial number

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The needle bar side

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The motor side

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