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One Sunday morning, the pastor decided to shake things up a bit. With a mischievous grin, he addressed the congregation. "Today, we’re going to try something different! I’ll say a word, and you’ll sing the hymn that comes to mind." Excited murmurs rippled through the pews as the congregation prepared for the challenge. The pastor began. “CROSS.” Without hesitation, the church erupted in song: “On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross…” Nodding approvingly, he continued. “GRACE.” Immediately, voices filled the sanctuary: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…” Encouraged, the pastor called out, “POWER!” The response was just as strong: “There is power, power, wonder-working power in the blood…” Feeling playful, he decided to throw in a curveball. "S@X." Dead. Silence. The air grew thick with tension. Eyes widened. People shifted uncomfortably in their seats. Husbands avoided their wives’ gazes. The pianist looked like she wanted to crawl under the bench. Then, just as the pastor started to regret his little experiment, an 87-year-old grandmother in the back of the church stood up. With a shaky yet confident voice, she began to sing: "Precious memories… how they linger…"

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Hello, I’ve received an old lady. She spent 10 years in a basement. It’s an Adler 467-373 that comes from an upholstery shop. My problem is that it frays the upper thread, and I think the timing is off. I cannot find the screw on the shaft to loosen the hook on this model. I’m sure you can help me. I’ve attached a few pics. thank you Leo

Not knowing what the console looks like or is made of; maybe staple or tack it in place?

hey there, my wife is asking for a center console cover for her pickup for Christmas. Any suggestions so that it stays in place? I don’t necessarily want to glue it in place. Should I just mold it or are there other suggestions? thank you!

hey there, my wife is asking for a center console cover for her pickup for Christmas. Any suggestions so that it stays in place? I don’t necessarily want to glue it in place. Should I just mold it or are there other suggestions? thank you!

Show us your bobbin orientation. The thread will come out of the slit if you load the bobbin backwards.

The photo with the nameplate info appears to be for the motor which was made in Croatia. The wording "tvornica elektricnih strojeva subotica" converts to say "Electrical Machine Factory, Subotica". I would send your photo's to USM ( https://usm-americas.com ) and see if they could match up something. kgg

sorry, here are some pictures.

His ip address shows that he is in Canada.

OK! understood!

college sewing in the UK for sure has the parts. I have used them for my 29k71 back then. But the parts where tight and IIRC the shaft had no hole for the tapered pin that holds the bevel gear. But I may have some used parts. Please send em a message. Where are you located?

I would like to see the path of the top thread starting from the spool of thread on the thread stand following it as it passes through each thread guide or tensioner to the eye of the needle particularly the tensioner assembly. kgg

It's been a while since I was here. I have gotten a 29k58 machine. For some unknown reason a previous owner took out the front shaft that allows for the balance wheel to be mounted on the front. The hub is still there. The part numbers are 82008 for the shaft and 81869 for the gear. From the research I have done so far it seems that those parts are the same on most if not all Singer patchers. Can anyone tell me if they know if those parts are still available, even used. And if the parts from an Adler or some clone would fit.

I may have the parts. Can you send me a list of what in particular you need? Please send me a PM message.

@KGG Thanks, it's night time now a comin' but I'll do that tomorrow. If I understand well, you want a close up of the thread going from the spool to the needle while the hook is passing by? I'll try to make some shots but it won't be easy.. You gave me a hint, needle bar height? Will post tomorrow... Have a good one!

Thanks Northmount! Cool!

Could you post a few photo's of your top thread from the spool to the eye of the needle. I think this is a fairly easy problem to solve. kgg

I moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. Help wanted is like news paper classifieds where you want some one to work for you. Also every pot there requires moderator approval before members can see it. You'll more help in this forum.

Hi Everyone, My Seiko STW-8B is doing OK for Bimini tops, doghouses, lazy bags but sometimes, the thread coming from the bobbin gets out of the slit , always when starting a job and now I know that after 2'', if it's OK then I can continue, but it's boring.. I have the occasion of getting a Mitsubishi DU-105, How would you compare the Seiko STw-8B, to the M DU-105 and an adler 167-63 (simple, a worhorse, although drop feed and needle feed only, a great machine)? In terms of - stitch length -ruggedeness - parts availability Thanks a lot for your answers, it\s a very interesting community here! Best Xavier

Yesterday, I was invited to run a short trail around my house. I call it the Fitsters Trail, since two very athletic sisters were the first to show it to me. It's not usable in warmer weather due to deep puddles, but now things are frozen! I only got the 4 lovely kilometers yesterday (with one of the sisters) but today I'm thinking I'll go around there again, and run the airport fence line all the way to the road. I've really missed winter (not to mention those sisters...been almost a year) Pic somewhat related. Ice road crossing back when we still had the 'Robertson Headframe' in our skyline.

THAT'S a good practice I didn't think to do. Thanks, @PastorBob