oldsewnsew

And unless its a rotary bobbin, the needle would be BB. Ooops I'm thinking yours is a rotary. Thats different.

oldsewnsew

So the needle bar position could be adjusted to use a std 15*1 needle. One of the experts will be able to give more detail..

chris_quilts

Jim & Grant;
Thanks for the information. I will post pics when I get home later this week and find the working camera. Had never thought of the approach of just trying the bobbins to see which fits. The senior too little sleep moment.

Chris

oldsewnsew

I'm still unclear, are we speaking of a round bobbin machine, or a long bobbin machine?

jlhmnj

The later New Home machines when they merged with Free did take a "CC" or "CC1221" needle which is the equivalent of "Boye 2-1/2". Best to post a pic of the machine like you mentioned. Needles are high but there's a Youtube video for grinding down a 15x1 to work. For a $3-$4 per needle savings I'd do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f1XwNlt4zo

Jon

manicmike

That was really hard to listen to. He could have switched off the grinder until ready to go!

chris_quilts

I apologize for being unclear. This is a round bobbin machine - both actually are round bobbins. I hope to post pics tomorrow. Great to know I can buy ground down needles.

Chris

oldsewnsew

Use a hand crank grinder!! !^}

redbugsullivan

Ya'll make me laugh! After going to Astoria and Seaside, Oregon, I realize how much the vintage machine has gained in value. Two years ago, a trip resulted in the purchase of a Morse SS. My first. Now, an Elna Grasshopper is 50 times the price I paid for that Morse. Value is beginning to sink in for those folks stuck in our tough times. So glad to have what I have.

Havplenty

Hey all. After browsing sewing machines on CL today I saw this child Betsy Ross machine in a cute little red case. Perhaps someone would like to add it to their collection.

Also there is a cool white Morse machine.