suzelle
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Just curious,
Is this an original Simanco - Singer part? Asking this because I have found that after-market parts can fit very differently.
At least that was my experience when replacing that part on the same machine. Just a thought.
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Nice machine! I really like the old wood tables. Hopefully you got a thread stand too. If not, I just bought one from Sharp Sewing Supplies (Los Angelas) for around $16.00 via Ebay. It's all metal, just set it up lastnight. Enjoy your new New/Old machine!
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16 hours ago, Gilbert said:Gilbert,
I think all the sewing machines you provided links to are nice, vintage Singers. They are all machines I love and have owned, but really not heavy duty enough to do what you want. Those are really basically home machines.
If you increased your budget to about $300-$500 and search Craigslist in your area, you may well be able to find something that could work for you, if you are patient. Be sure to bring with you samples of the materials and the thread you plan to sew with when you test a machine.
The video provided by Constabulary above is a good one, the guy in the video is so knowledgeable, great teacher.
Good luck in your search.
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Thank you Jim! I will keep this information when I do make a belt, hopefully in the near future.
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Angel,
There are many here much more experienced than myself, although I have fixed a few things on a few machines. LOL!
Hammer, screwdriver, whatever works. But I start gently always.
Hey, I thought I'd say that you might want to keep all of the 31-15 parts, even if you plan to replace any. Reason being:
When I got my 31-15 running, I had to replace quite a few parts in and around the bobbin area. Got a new hook and a bunch of little things for it, but what I remember doing was going back to some of the original older parts I'd replaced because they just fit better and made the machine run better than the parts I'd purchased new. Not saying I did that with all the parts, but there were a few. So don't throw out anything until you know for sure.
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On 5/4/2016 at 7:01 AM, TheHuntressAngel said:Trust and believe those closest to me
suggested I beat it off. They are only allowed to look at what I am doing. Not saying that won't work in some cases. That is how my Dad use to fix the
Television lol (imagine)?
Your Dad was Phonzie
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Look to Craigslist in your area. My favorite place.
You never know, if you say you are looking for one, you may find somebody who would rather give you one that pay the dump fees.'
In my book, free is worth the time to fiddle with it.
Let us know what you come up with.
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38 minutes ago, TheHuntressAngel said:The wheel is off!!
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Suzelle,
Thank you. The "Puller" is everything! LOL this was my first time using one, looks over whelming but it is not I borrowed this one but I will have one of my own in the very near future,
I have decided this tool is a must for my tool chest.
It's great having those that are experienced, to give you the correct advice when you need it.
No kidding! I would never have known. Better than taking a sludge hammer to it, haha!
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Good job! Nice to see how it's done, thank you for sharing. I may have to do this on a machine soon.
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Angel,
I'm impressed with what you have done with the machine so far! Wow, I've never used one of those "Puller" thingabobs.
Good job! Can't wait to see your progression on this restoration. Great pics too!
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Ray,
The 1929 Fargo Caravan sounds very cool! I am sure it will be hard to part with your last hot rod car. But good for you for knowing when to quit. We don't want to pass a mess down to our family to deal with some day when we check out for good.
Seems to be that 1967 was one of the very best years for cars, don't you think? I like the old 67 Dodges, mainly Dodge Dart 2 door. But have had a 1967 Volkswagon which I loved and had forever, then sold that before the kids started driving. Husband called it a death trap. Good thing kids didn't drive it, we wanted heavier cars for them. Wish I had that Beetle again though, but we have a new Beetle now. It is fun, but oh how I miss smelling the gas fumes of the 67. No, not really!
I too am at a point where I want to lighten my load, have been going through things and selling, giving away, donating. It is good to pass things on for others to enjoy. Such material creatures, aren't we?
God Bless you too Ray!
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Embossing Machine - Great topic!
Sounds very interesting, this embossing machine made by the Amish. I think the Tandy machines are interesting and do shop Ebay now and then for old ones. Haven't purchased one yet, but I do drool over the possibilities. The Clicker machines are neat too! This company makes some pretty awesome equipment still - for a very high price that I cannot afford. Still, I like to see what is available!
I find any kind on embossing machine intriguing. I have been playing with all kinds if ideas to make my own embossed items. A couple months back, I got one of those cuddlebug embosser machines, bought at Wallymart. It does a decent job of cutting out my leather shapes for sewing. It's just thinner, supple leather, but it works for me. I'm also playing with embossing designs into the leather using the cuttlebug and whatever I can get my hands on for patterns. The raw leather (no coating) seems to emboss the best.
This is just the beginning though, and I keep coming back to the embossing idea for lots of products I'd like to make and have not yet designed. I keep a sketchbook of my ideas. Someday my cuttlebug machine will get sold for another, I'm sure of that! For now though, it is fun.
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Grandkids! We have 7 now. : )
Also collect: Sewing machines that need fixing. Old black and white photos - mostly 1800's to early 1900's. Interesting tapestry and needlepoint pieces that are older. Dark wood antique furniture, mohair fabric, patterns for clothing or just about anything, picture frames and picture frame equipment, original oil or watercolor paintings, serigraph prints, intaglio prints, food recipes, and always looking at old cars hoping that one day we'll find one like the ones I used to collect! : )
Edit: Almost forgot! Gotta add books! I love books. Even though they are not selling as well as they used to when you want to clean out your book collection, I buy them still. I'm a bit more selective now than I used to be. I have a fantastic Art Library after a lifetime of collecting.
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Wow! Great ideas for building tables! These kinds of ideas swirl around in my head every day. Glad I am not the only crazy one!
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Bonded Poly here - my favorite. I like Sunguard, Coats, and Eddington. Using alterations weight threads, also v-69 thru v-90 (approx), and I want to experiment with some heavier weight threads. Will go with Bonded Poly whenever I can. Much of my sewn products are used outdoors, so I do prefer the UV protection.
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Matt at Sailrite is very good at answering posts on his Sailrite forum. So sorry you had a broken part, I know that frustration. I have different machines now, but have owned a machine of the same style (different badge) and had issues with it too. I know how it is when you have a machine down and Customers waiting. Hope it works out for you quickly and that you are at least able to get a part locally for a fair price. Come Monday, I'd call any sewing machine repair shops in your area to see if they can provide the part that you seek. Certainly, call Sailrite too, hopefully they can rush the part out to you at no charge. Good luck!
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Iron,
Hope you get some help with this. I almost bought one of those machines a few months ago, then changed my mind about buying it. Never actually looked at the machine, but before I made my decision, I did purchase an original Singer booklet (Service book I think) and have since put it away. If I ever find it again (LOL-I have books galore) I'd sell it to you if you are interested. May be of some help if you are really stuck! Let me know.
Good luck!
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Love that! I would be so happy to find one of those! Super find, CONGRATS!
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Hi Richard,
Gosh, no clue yet on price she wants, thus the reason for my post. She'll handle selling it herself, but she doesn't do computers very much. Thanks for sending your info., she does do e-mail so I'm sure she will get back to you in a couple of days.
Looks like you are not too far away from where the machine is.
She isn't quite ready to put it up yet, she was just asking what I thought, told her I didn't know anything about these machines. She knows the machine well, but didn't know it's value as a 2nd hand machine. So we're a real pair, LOL! Sorta like blind leading the blind. It may take a couple days as I know she is in the middle of a mountain of work right now, but I will pass your e-mail address on to her.
Thank you!
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Bob,
Thanks for the info and the idea. I guess if she listed it on Ebay, she could always say "local" only if she did not want to ship it. If she started at whatever price she decided she wanted, I guess she could do it as an auction and I'm thinking all she'd have to pay is the listing price if it didn't sell.
That will help her. Thanks so much!
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Anyone? We have no idea what percent to mark it down to. It's in like new condition as she's barely used it. I am not including photos, as she's not trying to sell it here, just needs some input as to what it's value is so she can put it up for sale locally.
Thanks in advance.
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A friend of mine purchased a new Consew Model 29B patcher about 4 years ago. She hasn't used it enough to justify the space it takes up and wants to sell it now.
She's trying to decide on a selling price right now and plans to sell the machine with table and all that comes with it, if you have any input on what a price should be for a machine like this, please let me know. Thank you for any help/advice.
Here is the information on the machine:
Has about 20 hours of use. Taking a closer look at it today, we jotted down some of it's features:
Consew Model 29B Sewing Machine/Patcher
With full Industrial size table : 20"x48"
I'm pretty sure it has the Big Bobbin
Throat length, but I think it is 12" (will check if model number doesn't indicate)
Has knob on hand wheel to turn by hand
Has electric foot pedal
Has a small Dayton Motor (model 27803D) attached, with belt
115 volt
Has sewing machine lamp
Has wooden drawer mounted on left, under the table
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I recently sold a Tacsew T111 to a guy who had been (for years) making golf cart covers using a Thompson Mini walker. He had a very profitable business, used it mostly for vinyl and canvas. He said the Tacsew T111 would be a real "Upgrade" for him, but did quite a bit with the Thompson mini-walker, and used it daily for years.
Can't comment myself on how well the Thompson works, never owned one myself, just sharing.
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Great Machines! Love to see the oldies!
Singer 31-15 bobbin problem, part 2!
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Horselady,
What I remember doing with my race assembly (bought an entire new one) was taking some of the parts off the new assembly and putting them together with some other parts that were original and still worked. That was my solution.
As far as the Italian maker that the Darren mentioned... Darren, would that be CERLIANI?? If so, agree with you. I have another machine (not a Singer) that has a CERLIANI bobbin in it and I think it's top quality. Will buy more of those!
Horselady, don't give up, try whatever you can. You can probably get that machine running smoothly again. Thought you might need a little encouragement to get to the finish line.