SteveH

Ok, I'll bite what's a Hubster??

Caroline S

Hubster, AKA husband.

I have one also, so far no one has considered him as a trade. He is just way too high maintenance.

BarbaraSue

Beautiful machine Steve. Enjoy.

Have nothing older to trade --Darn =(

SteveH

Yeah no.... I have no need for one of those... lol

oldsewnsew

So there is one on eBay now, and it looks nice! Not that I should be pushing Ebay after my recent experience, but I think this seller has invested enough time and energy in the machine, and is asking $47 shpg, to care to package it right. No telling what their reserve price is...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windsor-B-Vibrating-Shuttle-Antique-sewing-machine-functional-show-piece-1912-/301054754004?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item461842 fcd4

I got the one from Ebay stitching by hand rather easily, although the paint has a weird rough texture unlike crackled shellac in most spots. It stitches better than my New Home does, even with its new shuttle.
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I'll watch ebay for a National motor to come up, I guess, and I see there is a bobbin winder on there now. This will be more expensive than is rational by the time it's all done

Macybaby

I'm looking for a National made VS machine - but I want to be able to treadle it, so if I get one with a motor, I'll let you know.

I've got a 3/4 size Standard made machine, so it would be neat to get a 3/4 size National made machine to go with it.

oldsewnsew

Thanks Cathy, as you can see, I also need a bobbin winder cam and screw. I checked the ad photos and it was missing from those also. Guess I was too impulsive, duh... I'd love to find a hand crank for it. It has to threaded holes but not centered on the pillar, maybe I could make an adapter plate and use a Singer, if just temporarily.

GreyQ

That's one of the best I've ever seen!!! Thanks for sharing it. I love, love, love the foot shaped foot pedal! Another item to add to my dream list!! The decal-ed base is dreamy. I hate to say it but it's "totes my goats". Wowzer!

craftker

Beautiful! Jealous!

oldsewnsew

She's cleaning up nicely! Hunting down motor part or handcrank and bobbin winder cam... If I was in Oklahoma I could just visit CD and buy the whole machine he has on his wonderful website!
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side note, the old typewriter in background from the garage turns out to be a Royal "Quiet" which is different than Quiet Deluxe. Turns out Hemingway was fond of Quiet Deluxe but the Quiet is rarer. I messed it up a little when I used some SM oil in a place where I shouldn't but it's somewhat fixed and I can go back to filling out 3x5 cards with SM info. I will include them with any machines I part with in the future.
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