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11-22-2010, 11:39 AM

#6831

Deara

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Here's my Singer 115 neatly secure in the treadle base I had my 66 in.
Really looking forward to sewing with this beautiful machine.
Hubby needs to tighten the leather belt, as it is considerably looser than when the 66 was in.
Hopefully he will be able to do that this evening.

Sandi

Singer 115

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11-22-2010, 11:48 AM

#6832

quilt addict

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[quote=BoJangles][quote=BoJangles]

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

http://www.kelsew.info/domestic/davisVFmodels.html

Nancy, if you get it and don't like it I will buy it from you. You might have to store it for awhile before I can plan a trip up north or one of my friends coming this way.

Did I get that wrong? I think Vintagemotif sent the link out and Quilt Addict said she wants the machine if I don't keep it? I'm confused!

Nancy

CONGRATULATIONS Nancy, look forward to seeing the pictures. Can I come visit it? ;)

11-22-2010, 12:53 PM

#6833

quilterguy27

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

craigslist - "unusual bathroom sink" aka what some people won't do.

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/for/2068235943.html

I love this. If for whatever reason you end up with one that doesn't have a machine, why not put it to another use. I'd definitely have one of these in my house.

11-22-2010, 01:11 PM

#6834

Lacelady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilterguy27

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

craigslist - "unusual bathroom sink" aka what some people won't do.

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/for/2068235943.html

I love this. If for whatever reason you end up with one that doesn't have a machine, why not put it to another use. I'd definitely have one of these in my house.

I don't dislike the use of a redundant treadle for a bathroom sink, but I think the plumber should have been shot - that is definitely a case of an insensitive waste pipe fitting, if ever I saw one.

11-22-2010, 01:33 PM

#6835

Crossstitcher

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Deara

That's a very pretty machine I love all the decal work. Have fun trying it out.

:) :)

11-22-2010, 01:39 PM

#6836

quilterguy27

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacelady

Quote:

Originally Posted by quilterguy27

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

craigslist - "unusual bathroom sink" aka what some people won't do.

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/for/2068235943.html

I love this. If for whatever reason you end up with one that doesn't have a machine, why not put it to another use. I'd definitely have one of these in my house.

I don't dislike the use of a redundant treadle for a bathroom sink, but I think the plumber should have been shot - that is definitely a case of an insensitive waste pipe fitting, if ever I saw one.

LOL, Lacelady: I have to agree. It is rather unsightly. He/she could have done a much better job of making it less visable for sure. I've seen many vanitys over the years made from vintage and antique furniture. Personally I love it if it's done right.

11-22-2010, 01:47 PM

#6837

nwm50

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Ditto to Lesly comment...... ;-)

11-22-2010, 04:34 PM

#6838

Miz Johnny

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BoJangles

. . . Are these Boye 10 or Davis Longs really hard to come by?

What is "TO?"

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?
Nancy

The Davis longs (Boye 10, Singer 1 x 2, Free FF) are obsolete. You can still find them sometimes, but you will pay a premium price. That's why we're constantly trying to find substitutes.

TO refers to Treadle On, an online site that has been around for 12+ years. It has a digest, an active membership that gets together around the country (and in Canada and Australia, for that matter) for people-powered sewing machine madness at various times throughout the year.

Here is a site that shows the different models:

http://www.kelsew.info/domestic/davisVFmodels.html

11-22-2010, 04:35 PM

#6839

Miz Johnny

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisas

I found a Singer 15-91 but it doesn't have the power cord. How difficult would it be to find a cord?

Easy to find and inexpensive.

11-22-2010, 05:24 PM

#6840

SewExtremeSeams

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Deara

Hubby & I went to check out a Singer 99K this weekend I found on our local Craigs List.

We purchased the 99K and the seller threw in the Deluxe Stradivaro in the cabinet for $5.00.

Both machines are in desperate need of bathing and polishing.
The Deluxe cabinet is sturdy, but it needs cleaning as well.

Billy can you tell me anything about this Deluxe machine? I can see it is a badged Japan machine. The motor says Japan on it. No where on the machine itself is there any indication of where it is made. Here is the Serial # 59685. Aren't you keeping records of Japanese made machines?

Billy, thank you for all your insight and advice you share on this thread and throughout the forum. We are really blessed to have such a gifted and talented man to go to when we have questions. You rock..............

Sandi & Danny

Sandi, your 99 machine and case look just like mine, in about the same condition, even the base. Cool. I have sewn on it quite a bit. Hey Sandi, you rock!!!!