Author Topic: July won, best spot for coffee , chat ... (Read 28774 times)

litl rooster · « **Reply #160 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:44:19 AM »

Thanks for the Coffee Slim...
confused 28 year old?

Professor I would not try it unless I was getting weapons for free. Then I am not sure i’d Want to disrespect one like that.

Currently 79 degrees 88% humidity. Like Slims forecast

Major 2 · « **Reply #161 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:46:01 AM »

Happy anniversary to you and the misses, Slim

Weather wise more of the same old same old

I have a old Singer 221 FEATHERWEIGHT I think is a 1951 -52 , belonged to to my Sister.
I recall the Folks gave it to her for Christmas when she was about 13 or 14 .

I should dig it out

Silver Creek Slim · « **Reply #162 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:52:39 AM »

Quote from: litl rooster on July 18, 2020, 06:44:19 AM

confused 28 year old?

Sorry. Changed it.

Slim

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Silver Creek Slim · « **Reply #163 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:00:07 AM »

Deep frying bacon. We'll seen how it works.

Slim

pony express · « **Reply #164 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:00:33 AM »

Happy anniversary, Slim!

Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on July 18, 2020, 08:00:07 AM

Deep frying bacon. We'll seen how it works.

Slim

Should work ok, as long as you deep fry it in bacon grease.

The sewing machine I use for my GAF uniforms is an older Simplicity, Someone gave it to us when I was still with the first wife and she didn't take it with her when she went. Started out with a new singer from Wal Mart, was ok when it worked, but inexperienced me did something to it, it's locked up tight as a drum. The Simplicity's like a tank compared to the Wally World Singer. I do miss the button hole attachment it had, though.

Silver Creek Slim · « **Reply #165 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:54:39 AM »

The bacon turned out well.

Button-hole attachments are nice.

Slim

Major 2 · « **Reply #166 on:** July 18, 2020, 12:31:00 PM »

Found and pulled out the Old Singer, in the case with tray and a lot of accessories.
Looks to be in great condition
I need to take it out and read the Seral number and date it... I betting 1952-53
I know my Sister had had it nearly 70 years, God bless her sole...

I don't know if it works, but it might be fun to learn to use it.

pony express · « **Reply #167 on:** July 18, 2020, 12:52:34 PM »

M-2, is it one of the black cast iron ones with the gold pin stripes? My Mom had one of those, went to my sister. The thing weighed a ton! Probably about the same age as the one you have.

Major 2 · « **Reply #168 on:** July 18, 2020, 12:59:54 PM »

Yes it is Black with gold scrolling ...it is smaller than my Moms which was built into a rounded top wood case .
This one is in a square black leatherette case and you lift it out , then a feed shelf fold out to use.
If I had to guess it weigh about 15 Lbs.

I took it out to date the S# AH669022

Update : turns out it falls into AH 640321 - 670320 - 30,000 made June 18th 1948 pretty cool

so it 72 years old... its in good condition , but the cord & foot peddle wiring has decomposed and it needs rewiring.

Not sure what I'll do may get it rewired ( correct type ) or get it appraised and pass it on... $:-\$

Silver Creek Slim · « **Reply #169 on:** July 18, 2020, 01:43:20 PM »

I've started uploading the 2020 Grand Muster videos.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3RChRKXZ0aX8oFccciBlT6-lKmkXv4h6

Slim

Silver Creek Slim · « **Reply #170 on:** July 18, 2020, 01:56:13 PM »

Better-half, two daughters and sister-in-law went to niece's drive-by baby shower.

Deep fried chicken and zuc for luuuuuuunch.

Gonna resize some .44 WCF cases that Runs With Scissors (Micah) used during the GAF Grand Muster.

Slim

Major E A Sterner · « **Reply #171 on:** July 18, 2020, 02:17:29 PM »

Afternoon Y'all, I'm still waiting for my S&W Model 19 snubby to get released from time out at the FFL, I put in the transfer paperwork last Friday, I'm hoping it comes sometime this week. Pictures whenI get it home.

Delmonico · « **Reply #172 on:** July 18, 2020, 04:27:24 PM »

Winter is going to be spent working on sewing machines, have a round top case Singer with deluxe buttonholer, need to set up, got a 50's vintage Singer to get set up, going to be my machine. Need to get the motor lube for the Singer 221, Later K version, the best of the best and get it cleaned and lubed, eventually we'll have our own sewing rooms and the 221 will be in the closet in case we set up quick on the dining room table.

Delmonico · « **Reply #173 on:** July 18, 2020, 04:33:36 PM »

Major 2, Like this? If so it's a 221, one of the best portables made, bring $500 to $1000 in good working condition.

Our 221K is the later white one.

Major 2 · « **Reply #174 on:** July 18, 2020, 04:38:08 PM »

That is precisely it

made July 18 1948 same case too.

I've contacted steve@bobbindoctor.com, seems he is the go to guy on the vintage sewing boards.

I'm truly a "plebe" in that circle , but perhaps he can direct me to some replacement wires....

The carry Case has the books so lubing should not be to difficult.

Delmonico · « **Reply #175 on:** July 18, 2020, 05:03:38 PM »

I downloaded, says to use special lube on the motor, need to go to the Sew and Vac and talk to them.

A machine well worth getting back in order.

litl rooster · « **Reply #176 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:05:41 PM »

Congratulations Slims......

Del that machine looks similar to the one my mother used for years.

Major 2 · « **Reply #177 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:15:52 PM »

Looks like I can order a complete unit ....may be the bomb , though it wouldn't be the original $:-\$

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/foot-control-w-cord-singer-pfw-196131.aspx

better yet https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/lead-cord-singer-123.aspx If my old foot control works ( and its Singer USA made I think the replacement is from China

)

I need to check into that special oil too...I have a tin of Singer brand oil $:-\$ I wonder ?

Delmonico · « **Reply #178 on:** July 18, 2020, 07:09:28 PM »

I'll find out on the lube this week, got to run to the other side of town for supplies.

Here is the haversack, still not totally happy with the machine, but coming to terms with it.

Professor Marvel · « **Reply #179 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:07:58 PM »

Quote from: pony express

Started out with a new singer from Wal Mart, was ok when it worked, but inexperienced me did something to it, it's locked up tight as a drum.

I did that to my Wally World Brother! I have to go check the repair websites and fix the dang thing.

Quote from: Major 2 on July 18, 2020, 06:15:52 PM

Looks like I can order a complete unit ....may be the bomb , though it wouldn't be the original $:-\$

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/foot-control-w-cord-singer-pfw-196131.aspx

better yet https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/lead-cord-singer-123.aspx If my old foot control works ( and its Singer USA made I think the replacement is from China )

I need to check into that special oil too...I have a tin of Singer brand oil $:-\$ I wonder ?

I am not sure how special the oil is. Any "lightweight fine machinery" oil ought to work great. I have been substituing the cheapest WallyWorld Baby oil
for "fine machine oil" for years with no ill effects ... yet... Baby Oil is is very very light weight mineral oil, penetrates well, does not gum up, and does not stink...

RE Footpedals - First one needs to determine whether it is electric or electronic, and what kind, rheostat, slider & coil, carbon pile, etc.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ynTD0Ich9Y/WCVA6uwQjVI/AAAAAAAAGIA/CpsH7stuAOsv6-B9ia7J-JZSR8i4V8ZNACLcB/s1600/electric%2Bcontrol%2Bvs%2Belectronic%2Bcontrol.png

If you have a basic Multimeter ( aka Volt - Ohm Meter - every adult should have at least one cheapie! Should be part of a basic household toolkit ) you can troubleshoot a lot of simple stuff yourself.

Disconnect the foot pedal and you use the "ohm" setting to see if it still works. The old ones are nothing more than a variable wire-wound rehostat
and It is the usual culprit, the wire inside broke or the slider is not making contact. easy fix good to go!.

http://www.sewway.com/foot-control-pedal-repair.html

yhs
prof marvel

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