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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-17-2012, 02:20 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    But...it does the same thing with the belt...

    But...it does the same thing with the belt totally off. I can sometimes get the motor to run slowly (with or without the belt on), but it's unreliable--the "breaking point" is razor thin, like a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-15-2012, 09:04 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    Okay, so. Sorry it took me a little while to get...

    Okay, so. Sorry it took me a little while to get back to this. But I did move the motor (and I was even smart enough to mark the location before loosening the screw!) and get the belt off, and in my...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-15-2012, 08:47 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 31,242
    Posted By crisscross

    Well, taking the slack out of the first stitch...

    Well, taking the slack out of the first stitch will make the second stitch tighter, which will make the third one tighter...so, yes, IME, holding the thread tails as you begin does help.

    Should...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-13-2012, 06:44 PM
    Replies: 5,607
    Views: 1,237,444
    Posted By crisscross

    I have no idea! (No, really, clueless....)

    I have no idea! (No, really, clueless....)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-13-2012, 05:11 PM
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    Views: 1,237,444
    Posted By crisscross

    So, I was torturing myself again perusing CL...

    So, I was torturing myself again perusing CL (why? I already have more machines than I use...), when I came across this (http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/atq/3075674812.html):
    341889

    ETA: I think...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-13-2012, 05:04 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    Thanks, Cathy! I'm embarrassed to say I *have*...

    Thanks, Cathy! I'm embarrassed to say I *have* the manual around here somewhere, but I didn't think to look at it. :rolleyes:
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-13-2012, 08:40 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    Also, unrelatedly: should I buy these decorative...

    Also, unrelatedly: should I buy these decorative stitch cams (http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-468-SEWING-MACHINE-DECORATIVE-STITCH-CAMS-BOX-/370313190240?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563862db60)? I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-13-2012, 08:29 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    Okay, so, I'm embarrassed to say I haven't...

    Okay, so, I'm embarrassed to say I haven't figured out how to get the belt off. I don't want to break it, or tweak the pulley/shaft on the motor, but I can't see any easy way to loosen the tension...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-11-2012, 10:44 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    Anyone else have any thoughts on how to tell...

    Anyone else have any thoughts on how to tell whether it's the motor or the foot pedal?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-10-2012, 12:11 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    Oh, interesting, I didn't think about that! I...

    Oh, interesting, I didn't think about that! I will take the belt off and then at least I can make sure it's not in the machine itself. I still won't know if it's the motor or the foot pedal, though,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-09-2012, 10:12 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 10,177
    Posted By crisscross

    Question White 1563--sticky foot pedal, or motor issue?

    Hi, new here! I have, um, a few antique and vintage machines loitering around the place....

    Anyway, the machine I really use the most is a White 1563--I think it's a late 50s/early 60s model? I...
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