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Originally Posted by luv2learn
Billy, re: the cleaning process, I have removed my parts, haven't cleaned w/kerosene yet, but started using the non-pumice goop on the machine. . . No matter how much or how many times I apply and wipe off, there is still a tacky/sticky feel to the finish. . . is that just because I haven't gotten through all the layers of grime yet? will it eventually be smoothe without that tackiness? Would the kerosene cut that or what? thanx luv2learn
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Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Billy, maybe I am crazy, but your Eldredge doesn't have the knob either, maybe there wasn't a knob on these old machines to turn so your needle doesn't go up and down when you load a bobbin??????
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
Billy, your new Eldridge is going to be beautiful when you are done with it. Congratulations
I see that you have your avatar quilt done and it is beautiful!!!! Thanks for the complement I hope it will turn out good after I redo the cabinet and treadle. The decals are so fragile on this machine I will be nervous while I am cleaning them. But I hope it come out as nice as I think it will.
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Billy, maybe I am crazy, but your Eldredge doesn't have the knob either, maybe there wasn't a knob on these old machines to turn so your needle doesn't go up and down when you load a bobbin??????
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I would NOT put anything branded "Made in the People's Republic of China" :evil: on one of my Singers! UGH.[/quote]
LOL... I wonder if now is the time to experiment with either purposefully cleaning off the decals, or painting over them. At least the HC works great. I bet the granddaughters don't care a bit... !!![/quote]
Kwendt,
The granddaughters will be quite happy. I don't know if I'm up to doing anything with the decals, asthma and smelly chemicals are a bad idea.
Sewbizgirl,
The original Singer hand cranks are beyond my budget unfortunately. I love the original hand crank.
Sharon W.
LOL... I wonder if now is the time to experiment with either purposefully cleaning off the decals, or painting over them. At least the HC works great. I bet the granddaughters don't care a bit... !!![/quote]
Kwendt,
The granddaughters will be quite happy. I don't know if I'm up to doing anything with the decals, asthma and smelly chemicals are a bad idea.
Sewbizgirl,
The original Singer hand cranks are beyond my budget unfortunately. I love the original hand crank.
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
I would NOT put anything branded "Made in the People's Republic of China" :evil: on one of my Singers! UGH.
But if anyone out there has the Singer 15CL that would be perfect for the machine seeing it is made by contract in China!! :thumbup:
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[vintagemotif]
I bought it from Cindy Peters. She's on Ebay and you can also email her @ [email protected] She is a great resource for parts.
Sharon W.
I wouldn't clean off those decals on the HC because it is part of the sewing machine HISTORY.
Purplefiend I love your HC. I love it on your Singer. I love it because it is a Frankenmachine! A mutt! and mutts are the sweetest dogs out there. Where did you buy that HC? I want one.
Purplefiend I love your HC. I love it on your Singer. I love it because it is a Frankenmachine! A mutt! and mutts are the sweetest dogs out there. Where did you buy that HC? I want one.
Sharon W.
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Some machines don't have a clutch knob (or stop motion screw) on the handwheel
What do you do when the clutch knob no longer stops the handwheel when winding a bobbin. My Featherweight has done this for years. Now my 403 is starting to do it. What is the fix?
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Originally Posted by sharoney
I have a question- I recently bought a 1934 Singer 15 91 from ebay. I just love free motion quilting on this machine because it's very forgiving! But I just have it sitting on a table, and it really needs to be sitting flush in a cabinet. My question is, do most of the old sewing machine cabinets have a standard opening size, or is it going to be difficult for me to find one that fits my machine? What about just finding an old table and cutting a hole in the top?
Thanks
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Thanks
Sharoney
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
[vintagemotif]
I bought it from Cindy Peters. She's on Ebay and you can also email her @ [email protected] She is a great resource for parts.
Sharon W.
I wouldn't clean off those decals on the HC because it is part of the sewing machine HISTORY.
Purplefiend I love your HC. I love it on your Singer. I love it because it is a Frankenmachine! A mutt! and mutts are the sweetest dogs out there. Where did you buy that HC? I want one.
Purplefiend I love your HC. I love it on your Singer. I love it because it is a Frankenmachine! A mutt! and mutts are the sweetest dogs out there. Where did you buy that HC? I want one.
Sharon W.
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