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#731
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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Ok, so last night I think I made a really good find.
This was on Craigslist here in the SF Bay area
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378826[/ATTACH]
I could not help myself when I saw the asking price.
(I thought it was a typo)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378827[/ATTACH]
$15 (yep, just 3/4 of a yuppie food stamp)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378828[/ATTACH]
So it is missing the bobbin holder, bobbin, and needles.
I have these from my "later" White Rotary
Think they will work?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378829[/ATTACH]
I LOVE the "foot" pedal
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378830[/ATTACH]
Here is the BIG issue. I need to replace the "dogbone" shaped swivel for the motor.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378831[/ATTACH]
I am pretty sure that this 1917 unit was originally a treadle and "electrified" based on the decal in the back and the hole for the light being into the front decal. I may just convert it to a hand crank and be done. The wiring is SCARY but it actually works, pedal moves motor spins!
Thanks again for this fun site.
This was on Craigslist here in the SF Bay area
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378826[/ATTACH]
I could not help myself when I saw the asking price.
(I thought it was a typo)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378827[/ATTACH]
$15 (yep, just 3/4 of a yuppie food stamp)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378828[/ATTACH]
So it is missing the bobbin holder, bobbin, and needles.
I have these from my "later" White Rotary
Think they will work?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378829[/ATTACH]
I LOVE the "foot" pedal
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378830[/ATTACH]
Here is the BIG issue. I need to replace the "dogbone" shaped swivel for the motor.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378831[/ATTACH]
I am pretty sure that this 1917 unit was originally a treadle and "electrified" based on the decal in the back and the hole for the light being into the front decal. I may just convert it to a hand crank and be done. The wiring is SCARY but it actually works, pedal moves motor spins!
Thanks again for this fun site.
Last edited by SteveH; 11-27-2012 at 09:45 AM.
#732
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Northern CA near Sacramento
Posts: 1,107
Steve,
That is a really beautiful White Rotary.
It sure does look like it was originally a treadle. Converting to a hand crank would be fantastic, but a hand crank to fit the White Rotary is much rarer than the proverbial hen's tooth. (Sorry to pop your bubble.)
It looks like your bobbincase is from a White 77. It probably won't fit this Rotary.
Cathy
[QUOTE=SteveH;5683363]Ok, so last night I think I made a really good find.
This was on Craigslist here in the SF Bay area
So it is missing the bobbin holder, bobbin, and needles.
I have these from my "later" White Rotary
Think they will work?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378829[/ATTACH]
That is a really beautiful White Rotary.
It sure does look like it was originally a treadle. Converting to a hand crank would be fantastic, but a hand crank to fit the White Rotary is much rarer than the proverbial hen's tooth. (Sorry to pop your bubble.)
It looks like your bobbincase is from a White 77. It probably won't fit this Rotary.
Cathy
[QUOTE=SteveH;5683363]Ok, so last night I think I made a really good find.
This was on Craigslist here in the SF Bay area
So it is missing the bobbin holder, bobbin, and needles.
I have these from my "later" White Rotary
Think they will work?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]378829[/ATTACH]
Last edited by Mizkaki; 11-27-2012 at 08:30 PM.
#733
Very nice! Did you see this CL post? Does this have the parts that you need? It has been on CL for a while.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atd/3431344200.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atd/3431344200.html
#735
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Lorenzo, CA
Posts: 5,361
Mizkaki: Thanks for that heads up. My other unit is a 77 (I think) I have two bobbincases, this one and one with the center having a hole all the way through (not "capped" like this one)
Ya know, I was wondering if a singer hand crank would work... drat...
Well, the fun part is tracking down the missing bits anyway.. right? hehe
Ya know, I was wondering if a singer hand crank would work... drat...
Well, the fun part is tracking down the missing bits anyway.. right? hehe
#736
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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#737
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 508
i bet there is one in here..... sigh...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-ANTIQUE-A...item2314395bed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-ANTIQUE-A...item2314395bed
#739
Wanted: Bobbin Case for White Family Rotary Treadle
I know SteveH is looking for a bobbin case for a White Family Rotary treadle machine and Charlee was going to check to see if she has one. I would like one too. I've checked with Cindy in MN and Sew-Classics already. They don't have any. If anyone has one for sale will you please let me know? BTW: SteveH has first dibs on any that surface. :-)
#740
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Northern CA near Sacramento
Posts: 1,107
Judy,
Are you going to be able to come to the Mini-Mini TOGA? i sent you an email.
I have a few extra White Rotary bobbin cases.
Steve,
Send me a PM if you still need a White Rotary Bobbin case.
Cathy
Are you going to be able to come to the Mini-Mini TOGA? i sent you an email.
I have a few extra White Rotary bobbin cases.
Steve,
Send me a PM if you still need a White Rotary Bobbin case.
Cathy
I know SteveH is looking for a bobbin case for a White Family Rotary treadle machine and Charlee was going to check to see if she has one. I would like one too. I've checked with Cindy in MN and Sew-Classics already. They don't have any. If anyone has one for sale will you please let me know? BTW: SteveH has first dibs on any that surface. :-)
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