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    Old 11-21-2010, 01:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    craigslist - "unusual bathroom sink" aka what some people won't do.


    http://buffalo.craigslist.org/for/2068235943.html
    That one is a bit over board! :lol:
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    Old 11-21-2010, 01:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

    I believe it's these, but have an email in to a friend to find out for sure:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Sewing-Machi...c26d0190#payId
    OK--I checked to be sure, and was told there is someone on TO who uses these in place of Davis longs. The dimensions match, BUT they have the opposite top of the Davis needles--I believe the tops are round as opposed to the DL flat-sided needle, so you have to be careful to put the needle in the right way. Don't forget that the latest DVF took a 15 x 1 needle.
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    Old 11-21-2010, 04:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by purplefiend
    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    Okay I am going to post this so that you guys who love FW's can get a very rare machine. This is a Tan Featherweight and its going to go for dirt cheap. So here you guys go have fun getting it!!

    http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7055639

    Billy
    This is a white FW. You can see how different the bobbin winder is on the tan FW is, from the one on the white FW.
    Also the Singer badge is much different on the 2 machines.
    http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719dasUjR

    http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719anVMRT

    Sharon W.
    The only thing about it is look at the card and the thread on the machine and beside the machine. I had 2 white ones in my possession and they were almost blue they were so white.

    Here is an example of the white vs the tan. I found out from a friend that they had the Tan in the 1960's which that badge is from.

    Billy

    White
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]131333[/ATTACH]

    Possible Tan
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]131334[/ATTACH]
    Attached Thumbnails attachment-131328.jpe   attachment-131329.jpe  
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    Old 11-21-2010, 06:31 PM
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    I've got a guess what's wrong question. There's a Singer 401 in my area for sale. The owner is selling very cheap because "they can't get it to turn on it just hums." Any guess what needs fixing? Motor replacement? I'm trying to see how much it would cost to fix and if it's worth buying.
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    Old 11-21-2010, 07:57 PM
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    The only thing about it is look at the card and the thread on the machine and beside the machine. I had 2 white ones in my possession and they were almost blue they were so white.

    Here is an example of the white vs the tan. I found out from a friend that they had the Tan in the 1960's which that badge is from.

    Billy[/quote]

    That's just plain weird! The cord is hard wired like the white FW too. HMMMM strange goings-on are afoot!
    It looks like a white FW that has been painted tan. IMHO
    Sharon W.
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    Old 11-21-2010, 08:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

    I believe it's these, but have an email in to a friend to find out for sure:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Sewing-Machi...c26d0190#payId
    OK--I checked to be sure, and was told there is someone on TO who uses these in place of Davis longs. The dimensions match, BUT they have the opposite top of the Davis needles--I believe the tops are round as opposed to the DL flat-sided needle, so you have to be careful to put the needle in the right way. Don't forget that the latest DVF took a 15 x 1 needle.
    Miz Johnny I know you know what you are talking about. I went to this site and see I can get 100 Pfaff Industrial needles for about $30, but I would rather find the original needles if I can. Are these Boye 10 or Davis Longs really hard to come by? As far as putting them in the right way, I think once I get used to inserting them, that would be no problem. I will keep this site in my favorites so I can order them.

    What is "TO?" I am hesitant about ording 100 needles if I decide I don't want to keep this machine. I have the machine soaking with WD40 right now so I can get to the shuttle! I can't wait to try her out!

    Quilt Addict if I decide I don't want to keep this machine, you can have it for what I paid, plus any parts I need to get! I don't think it needs anything except needles and bobbins, though!

    Miz Johnny, you said the latest Davis Vertical Feed takes a regular needle. What years are you talking about? This machine is probably pre- 1900 to very early 1900. The patent date on the slide plate is 1886. The machine itself is in very good shape, minus a few decals. I can't find a SN nor a site to date the machine if I do find a SN?
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    Old 11-21-2010, 08:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lostn51

    http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7055639

    Also the Singer badge is much different on the 2 machines.
    http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719dasUjR

    http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719anVMRT

    The only thing about it is look at the card and the thread on the machine and beside the machine. I had 2 white ones in my possession and they were almost blue they were so white.

    Here is an example of the white vs the tan. I found out from a friend that they had the Tan in the 1960's which that badge is from.

    Billy
    Love those Featherweights! I can not see a difference in those machines except color?
    Nancy
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    Old 11-21-2010, 08:20 PM
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    Originally Posted by vintagemotif

    Congrats! Happy to find you another machine, and this time an interesting and rare machine for you to use. I had read that blog information about the Davis machines while trying to figure out if this machine that you just picked up was a Davis. That was a great deal that you got for this machine! Part of my fun is looking at all the interesting machines that are posted on CL at night while taking a break from quilting. Sometimes I find myself looking at machines that are posted on CL across the nation. My curiosity of the none Singers has me researching (how I found out about your new machine). I have learned so much about vintage machines this way. IF I had a wealth of money, time to travel, and space to store these machines, I would be taking a road trip across the nation. But for now this is my fun.
    Well Vintagemotif, you just keep having fun! Your fun is giving me some really cool machines! I love both of the new machines you found for me -- now I just have to get time to clean and try out the Davis Vertical Feed machine! Although, I am very curious about how she works, I am still a little skeptical about whether or not I will keep her. I will keep you guys posted once I get the time to play with her!

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    Old 11-21-2010, 10:24 PM
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    I found a Singer 15-91 but it doesn't have the power cord. How difficult would it be to find a cord?
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    Old 11-22-2010, 07:40 AM
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    I noticed that on the white fw it does not have the powercord that unplugs...that it is part of the machine or hardwired you call it?
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