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I knew I was expecting too much... LOL

Still, pics of a winder I can make myself sound great (thanks, Ken). All I need now is a second hand domestic sewing machine motor!

...or maybe one of those nice shiny dedicated bobbin winders that don't need building. Has anyone ever tried one?

Ray

I will post a picture of the one I use tonight.I If you can scrounge the used stuff, it doesn't cost much, If I buy all the parts new, the Cost for materials is about $70. There are 2 on Ebay now, new, one costs between 60 and $70., The other they are asking $198.00 + shipping. If I were to build one up, with my labor, I would have to have $125.00 + shipping. Ken

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I will post a picture of the one I use tonight.I If you can scrounge the used stuff, it doesn't cost much, If I buy all the parts new, the Cost for materials is about $70. There are 2 on Ebay now, new, one costs between 60 and $70., The other they are asking $198.00 + shipping. If I were to build one up, with my labor, I would have to have $125.00 + shipping. Ken

I spaced out getting the pictures for you but there is a similiar on on a site kdraft. I run my bobbin winder with a belt off of a home sewing machine. I will try to remember to get a pic or two tomorrow. Sorry about forgetting. They are not difficult to build at all. I bought all new components when I built mine about 10 years ago. Used would work fine though. Ken

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Yes Ray I have one of the electric Bobbin Winders and it works well for me. I have an old Singer that has no Winder on it. my wife bought mine at Joannes fabrics if I recall and it works great. real time saver.

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Yes Ray I have one of the electric Bobbin Winders and it works well for me. I have an old Singer that has no Winder on it. my wife bought mine at Joannes fabrics if I recall and it works great. real time saver.

Tim Worley

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Thanks for the help, Tim, could you possibly post a picture of your bobbin winder and perhaps let me know the make? I'd be most grateful.

Ray

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Ray, I think a separate electric bobbin winder would be wildly out of place in your shop.

With all the old machines you have, you should instead invest in a treadle model, which would more closely match the decor.

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Ray, I think a separate electric bobbin winder would be wildly out of place in your shop.

With all the old machines you have, you should instead invest in a treadle model, which would more closely match the decor.

:)

I'm afraid you are behind the times, Mike. Its been 'out with the old and in with the new' around here for a while now - at least where sewing machines are concerned! (Okay - I won't part with my lovely 29k but the rest are modern).

However, I'm happy to have a treadle bobbin winder if you are prepared to come along and power it for me - how's that?

Ray

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I'm afraid you are behind the times, Mike. Its been 'out with the old and in with the new' around here for a while now - at least where sewing machines are concerned! (Okay - I won't part with my lovely 29k but the rest are modern).

However, I'm happy to have a treadle bobbin winder if you are prepared to come along and power it for me - how's that?

Ray

Ray, let me see if I can get this done tonight. Ken

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If anyone's looking for motors for this, the ones of old Singer 201k machines work pretty well, and those machines can be had cheap. The motors on them are just bolted on the outside and can be cleanly removed without damaging the machine at all.

Don't stress bout wrecking a "valuable antique" by taking bits off, they made millions of 201s, but if the machine is in good nick still, consider donating it to charity.

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Ray, let me see if I can get this done tonight. Ken

THAT LOOKS LIKE WHAT RAY WILL NEED...........BUT HE WILL HAVE TO REMEMBER TO WIND THE BOBBIBS. :deadsubject::rofl::rofl:

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Ray this is the one I have and it works great

This one is at Amazon .com for 21 dollars

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