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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2018, 12:02 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 16,179
    Posted By Stefan

    Hi, According to the Janome database your...

    Hi,

    According to the Janome database your machine was made between 1949 and 1952. Call it four years. They made 539,370 LN machine during that period. So, they made just over 100,000 per year. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-03-2018, 02:52 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,799
    Posted By Stefan

    NLB manual for threading and downloading.

    This NLB manual is free and should be similar to your slightly earlier machine. New Home and Free Westinghouse are the same machines made in the same factory.
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2018, 03:42 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 5,198
    Posted By Stefan

    "But, the motor doesn't do anything when I step...

    "But, the motor doesn't do anything when I step on the pedal."

    Plug the motor plug directly into a wall outlet after removing the needle and raising the presser foot. If it runs the problem is in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-26-2018, 01:36 AM
    Replies: 183
    Views: 179,112
    Posted By Stefan

    Two Green LLC Machines and Differences.

    I was asked to upload images of my two Green "New Home" machines and the rubber drive pulley relocation.
    885 shows the New Home, Type J, LLC. Note the stitch plate dual scale.
    873 shows the New...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-23-2018, 12:53 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 35,357
    Posted By Stefan

    OK, on the 1950's machines with a shuttle. ...

    OK, on the 1950's machines with a shuttle. Different people like different things. No problem.

    Mickey2, I was finally able to get my flaking green paint Free Westinghouse to work. It had a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-22-2018, 01:00 PM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 35,357
    Posted By Stefan

    Hi Janey, et al, OK I switched here but had...

    Hi Janey, et al,

    OK I switched here but had no idea this thread was here.
    I saw an ebay listing for a type H instead of a type J. The person claimed H was heavy duty. I don't know about that....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-22-2018, 04:36 AM
    Replies: 107
    Views: 52,598
    Posted By Stefan

    Hi, The New Home Rockford database shows your...

    Hi,
    The New Home Rockford database shows your LN serial number to be from 1949 to 1952. I was surprised at that date range and being made in Rockford, Illinois. See your Free Westinghouse name...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-21-2018, 04:36 PM
    Replies: 107
    Views: 52,598
    Posted By Stefan

    Hi, I just picked up another green New Home LLC...

    Hi,
    I just picked up another green New Home LLC but labeled Free Westinghouse and it's flaking off lots of delaminated green wrinkle finish like used in WWII and the 1950's.

    Tip the machine up...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-15-2018, 03:40 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 7,008
    Posted By Stefan

    Bad Morse Fotomatic III, Model 4300 tensioner parts. Solved.

    Hi,

    I have a Morse Photomatic III model 4300 that broke off at the split tensioner post. It also had a stripped slotted washer adjuster.

    Nobody online states the barrel dimensions for a 4300...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-15-2018, 02:55 PM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 16,231
    Posted By Stefan

    Hi, I got my very old tensioner but it was...

    Hi,

    I got my very old tensioner but it was from 1931-1940 and had no tension release pin mechanism. It had a completely different tension release.
    I decided this tensioner was probably made in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-15-2018, 02:32 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,459
    Posted By Stefan

    ------------------ Hi Janey, The 15's...

    ------------------

    Hi Janey,

    The 15's and some clones just have an uncovered hole - so "Cap for Thread Take Up Lever Hole"

    Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-11-2018, 04:42 PM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 16,231
    Posted By Stefan

    Comparing NLB CC1221 needle image with four sizes of current needles.

    Hi,

    I did a needle comparison photograph of a 9, 11, 14, and 16 size needles with two rulers set at various point on the better resolution NLB manual CC needle calibrated LaserJet image.

    I need...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-10-2018, 01:11 PM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 16,231
    Posted By Stefan

    Hi Janey, I looked at the linked images and...

    Hi Janey,

    I looked at the linked images and the #78 post of the green wrinkle finish machine that is like my TYPE J with the same stitch length plate as jkniter shows. Thanks. I knew it was not...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-10-2018, 06:07 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,459
    Posted By Stefan

    15 Clone part question. What is this round chromed plug called?

    Hi,

    I have and have looked at a lot of images of type 15 clones from the 1950s. Some have the back side attached chrome 'plug' and others do not. These machines have reverse sewing and the front...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-09-2018, 03:15 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 16,231
    Posted By Stefan

    New Home Model LLC CC1221 needle specifications in the original manual.

    Hi,

    I restore vintage sewing machines. I have a scarce machine that according to ISMACS was made in 1889.
    The problem is that it has World War II wrinkle finish paint and that means it's 1940s...
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