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[Ian1783]

Thanks for the help so far!

I have test-sewn this beast, and it works! I used the needle that came with it: looks like a ball nose for canvas, etc.? The bobbin held what looks to be upholstery thread. I haven't tried it on leather yet. I'll order needles and thread from Bob before getting down to it. And Bob, thanks again for the hook adjustment diagram!

1944 according to the serial number.

I oiled everything - dismantling the needle-bar housing for the most part.

I understand the balance wheel can be relocated to the front; just how is that done?

Is the "oil well" (I've heard wax is used in that as well) something that's used given the choice of today's more modern threads?

I'm thinking 135 X 16 needle system for up to four layers (1/4") furniture-grade leather, with #69 thread and #18 needle. Sound about right?

I'd love to find a treadle stand for this. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, so if anyone knows of something local to me (Northern California?), give me a shout, won't you? I like the idea of having this complete, and would like to try treadling.

Parts needed:

Take-up arm spring (jury-rigged spring attached - works, but...)

Take-up arm itself. What I have has, apparently, been broken and brazed. Works, but I'd like to be prepared should it ever give out.

Threading wire. I used an item that worked, after a fashion. Want the real deal.

Needles and thread for use with furniture-grade leather for pillows and small bags.

Balance wheel knob; that on the balance wheel relocated to the front and I'll feel like I can actually use the thing.

I'll want a screw/pin that allows the balance wheel to spin freely. It goes into the collar of the balance wheel and allows the balance-wheel locking pin to remain unlocked so the balance wheel spins freely for bobbin winding.

Oh, yeah: I need the bobbin winder arm and all that goes with it. Maybe I can use one of my vintage domestic machines to wind the bobbin.

Oh, yeah: I need bobbins.

Spool pin; mine's missing.

Darning tension disks, spring and knurled knob. Might as well go for complete.

That's about what I can think of at the moment. Anyway, thanks for letting me share. Fantastic help so far.

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Ian

SF Bay Area

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