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    Search: Posts Made By: greywuuf
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-27-2019, 02:38 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,723
    Posted By greywuuf

    I would tell you about the motor sounds ....but I...

    I would tell you about the motor sounds ....but I bought mine without a foot pedal or a power cord.... Also I bought it in the middle of a boat project (one for the shop to handle sail work was my...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-12-2019, 08:04 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,723
    Posted By greywuuf

    Finally on my real computer and can upload...

    Finally on my real computer and can upload pictures ... this is her now ... still needs to come inside for a deep cleaning.614770
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-10-2019, 05:26 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,723
    Posted By greywuuf

    Couple days of hitting everything with tri flow...

    Couple days of hitting everything with tri flow each time I walked by, plus gently rocking the mainshaft (handwheel) and gently working the levers and knobs ....and she is turning over smoothly...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-08-2019, 05:20 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 4,723
    Posted By greywuuf

    Is a pfaff 230 supposed to be in this forum?

    Just picked up my first Pfaff, a 230 automatic.(I couldn't resist is is the sexy black one like my singer 306w) Really stiff, but all of the knobs move so I think it will clean up. There are issues...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-22-2017, 05:20 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,482
    Posted By greywuuf

    Older "Dash Board" Riccar back in use.

    Just did the clean lube and adjust routine on a thrift store impulse buy from a few years ago.....and it is getting there.....I think I posted pictures of the machine when I bought it, and I am on...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-08-2016, 03:48 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 22,617
    Posted By greywuuf

    for production work I read where singer just...

    for production work I read where singer just recommended an in crease in hand pressure... kinda hold the favic som advancing for the first couple of stitches.... in my experience that works Very very...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-08-2016, 02:54 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,503
    Posted By greywuuf

    I googled for a picture and this is the best I...

    I googled for a picture and this is the best I found.
    http://oldsingersewingmachineblog.com/2011/08/15/singer-knee-lever-sewing-machines/
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-08-2016, 02:52 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,503
    Posted By greywuuf

    Most likely that is where the "Knee bar" ...

    Most likely that is where the "Knee bar" goes.... some of the old machines had foot controls like we are used to seeing know, some had a bar that hung down and you pressed wit the outside of your...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-06-2016, 12:14 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 9,737
    Posted By greywuuf

    man that is a beauty. I would not refinish...

    man that is a beauty. I would not refinish that cabinet... I would restore what you have, a little oil a little care and that will be a timeless thing of beauty. Looks to have a very large and...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-03-2016, 08:53 PM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 5,283
    Posted By greywuuf

    Try not to use it to destruction, there has to be...

    Try not to use it to destruction, there has to be more old guys on here with lathes.....and unlike me some of them might have experience "hobbing" gears. A soft aluminum might not wear the other...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-03-2016, 12:47 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 7,746
    Posted By greywuuf

    WOW, low hours I would guess I have never seen a...

    WOW, low hours I would guess I have never seen a cleated drive belt that was white, usually yellow and oil stained or a dark grey from rubbing on the metal pulley. Sure looks to be a nice one,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-02-2016, 12:42 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,154
    Posted By greywuuf

    it is an open 20" boat based one a "Whitehall"...

    it is an open 20" boat based one a "Whitehall" two sails that double as a boom tent for camping... I have purchased the Alaska design from this link http://www.dhkurylko-yachtdesign.com/designs.htm
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-02-2016, 03:24 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 11,529
    Posted By greywuuf

    I find that in wrapping packages and in cutting...

    I find that in wrapping packages and in cutting patterns, a good deal of the time it takes is directly related to "moving the cat"
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-02-2016, 02:40 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 4,154
    Posted By greywuuf

    my resolution is to build the sail boat that I...

    my resolution is to build the sail boat that I bought the machine to sew sails with for.....
    we shall see how that works out.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2016, 11:36 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,533
    Posted By greywuuf

    539211 how could I NOT want that.. two...

    539211


    how could I NOT want that.. two stoke diesel and 10 drive wheels.... think i will make it into a motor home.

    As far as the class, I will be gearing towards complete newbies, and will...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2016, 07:19 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 11,529
    Posted By greywuuf

    Bobbins for a Singer 347

    Was asked by a new member what bobbins a 347 takes and I do not know.... does anyone else know right off ?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2016, 07:06 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 6,849
    Posted By greywuuf

    I can not be of any direct help as I don't own...

    I can not be of any direct help as I don't own one ....yet.... they are on my short list. I can only parrot what others have said in that they are Very "tight" tolerance and it does not take much to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2016, 02:16 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 5,533
    Posted By greywuuf

    Weigh in on 2015? Ugh, started the year...

    Weigh in on 2015? Ugh, started the year sewing and painting an old white........got the paint done and the irons painted, but stalled out then.... It went to storage. I switched gears and built a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-31-2015, 02:52 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 7,746
    Posted By greywuuf

    That is a great machine.....and I know Just the...

    That is a great machine.....and I know Just the one for you to ship out to make room for this one !
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2015, 10:15 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,012
    Posted By greywuuf

    I KNOW she wont flinch, I have done some edge...

    I KNOW she wont flinch, I have done some edge binding with light leather with her and have complete faith... I don't sew enough to even consider what i do use... just heard so many people say the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2015, 08:36 AM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 1,097,907
    Posted By greywuuf

    Guess I should take the time to host a picture...

    Guess I should take the time to host a picture and show it .....love the curved over face plate, dont recall seeing one like this .

    https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1518/23439187544_a0837d4451_z.jpg
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2015, 08:32 AM
    Replies: 579
    Views: 616,235
    Posted By greywuuf

    guess I should take the time to post a photo........

    guess I should take the time to post a photo.....
    I am thinking about looking at this machine ...
    it is badged as a "Fleetwood" and available local to me....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2015, 01:24 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,012
    Posted By greywuuf

    decided I should include some...

    decided I should include some pictures.....https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1713/23978842151_775c87b02f_c.jpg

    https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/23953299232_085da5b29d_c.jpg
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-30-2015, 01:16 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,012
    Posted By greywuuf

    Getting ready to "Abuse" my old treadle 27

    rebuilding a seat for an older ( classic) snowmobile and have decided to use the old treadle as the machine of choice. Mostly because it is the only machine I have ( mounted anyway) that will handle...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-29-2015, 10:05 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 1,097,907
    Posted By greywuuf

    here is an old "monkey ward" that I do not think...

    here is an old "monkey ward" that I do not think I have seen before, I kinda like the curved front plate.
    https://anchorage.craigslist.org/clt/5291758299.html
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