Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
11-08-2010, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay here is the latest acquisition to my collection (I think :roll: ) an 1876- 1880's FC Henderson sewing machine. It has the automatic tensioner that was patented by Wilcox and Gibbs and was made available to other manufacturers in that era. This is the first time I have ever seen this name of machine but it is just like the Wanamaker, Eldridge, W&G, and a few others that sold this type of machine. The decals on this machine are complete and in perfect condition and after a test cleaning this machine will be museum quality!
Since the machine is in a homemade case I am going to put it on my 1870's W&W treadle I just restored and will make the cabinet along with the coffin top for the machine. One of these days I hope to find the right treadle and cabinet for the machine if I do not turn around and sell it first.
Billy
Since the machine is in a homemade case I am going to put it on my 1870's W&W treadle I just restored and will make the cabinet along with the coffin top for the machine. One of these days I hope to find the right treadle and cabinet for the machine if I do not turn around and sell it first.
Billy
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11-08-2010, 05:29 PM
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Ok Purplefiend what is a Singer 237 Treadle? Love the coffin top treadle -- great drip pan!
Did you turn a modern machine into a treadle?
Nancy[/quote]
Nancy,
I am very happy that my son is talented enough to figure out how to make things like the drip pan. :D
The Singer 237 was made in Italy and offered as a treadle there and electric in the USA. I just did a motorectomy and removed the light. The hand wheel has a deep belt groove, it treadles beautifully and very easily.
It was made in 1968 does straight and zig zag only,bought it at a thrift shop for $20,the motor was burned out due to a stretch rubber belt that was too small. Its in very good shape.
I'd planned to treadle it anyway.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719wvBDUq
Sharon
Did you turn a modern machine into a treadle?
Nancy[/quote]
Nancy,
I am very happy that my son is talented enough to figure out how to make things like the drip pan. :D
The Singer 237 was made in Italy and offered as a treadle there and electric in the USA. I just did a motorectomy and removed the light. The hand wheel has a deep belt groove, it treadles beautifully and very easily.
It was made in 1968 does straight and zig zag only,bought it at a thrift shop for $20,the motor was burned out due to a stretch rubber belt that was too small. Its in very good shape.
I'd planned to treadle it anyway.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719wvBDUq
Sharon
11-08-2010, 05:41 PM
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Billy,
Lovely machine you have there! Are you going to do a motorectomy? Maybe treadle it?
Do I see a Singer 237 in your picture too?
Sharon W.
Lovely machine you have there! Are you going to do a motorectomy? Maybe treadle it?
Do I see a Singer 237 in your picture too?
Sharon W.
11-08-2010, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Billy,
Lovely machine you have there! Are you going to do a motorectomy? Maybe treadle it?
Do I see a Singer 237 in your picture too?
Sharon W.
Lovely machine you have there! Are you going to do a motorectomy? Maybe treadle it?
Do I see a Singer 237 in your picture too?
Sharon W.
I have the treadle already restored and I will make the cabinet and coffin top later on when I have time. I still havent made up my mind if I am going to keep it or not.
Billy
11-08-2010, 07:47 PM
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Billy,
That is a very nice machine that you picked up.
That is a very nice machine that you picked up.
11-08-2010, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Billy,
That is a very nice machine that you picked up.
That is a very nice machine that you picked up.
Just wait until you see the Hot Pink 185K I am doing next!
Billy
11-08-2010, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Billy,
That is a very nice machine that you picked up.
That is a very nice machine that you picked up.
Just wait until you see the Hot Pink 185K I am doing next!
Billy
11-08-2010, 08:41 PM
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That is a really neat machine, Billy. I have a "new" old machine that I found this weekend in an antique mall while visiting my daughter in Lexington, KY. The serial number is EF243454 and it was made in Great Britain. Interesting also is that it has a centennial badge commemorating the 100 years. I believe it is a 99k? A 3/4 machine, I think. The decals are good and it sews like a dream, now I have to clean her up! I paid 30.00 for her.
11-08-2010, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JaneK
That is a really neat machine, Billy. I have a "new" old machine that I found this weekend in an antique mall while visiting my daughter in Lexington, KY. The serial number is EF243454 and it was made in Great Britain. Interesting also is that it has a centennial badge commemorating the 100 years. I believe it is a 99k? A 3/4 machine, I think. The decals are good and it sews like a dream, now I have to clean her up! I paid 30.00 for her.
Nancy
11-08-2010, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Just wait until you see the Hot Pink 185K I am doing next!
Billy
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