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    Quote Originally Posted by Monkeyboy42 View Post
    I've been using a 1990s era Janome that was a hand me down. It's ok, but I just found the below beauty in my basement. The original owners (from whom I rent) told me that they don't want anything that was left. The toothed gear on the motor that attaches to the belt seems to be burnt out, but otherwise all seems good. It's solid steel. Motor runs, and I could hand crank the wheel just fine. A little TLC and I think I'll have a workhorse.

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    That's a nice Kenmore. Take a picture of the gear you are referring to. I have a lot of new ones I've picked recently to list here, I just need to find the time to take the pictures.

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    I actually posted the latest a few weeks ago here: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...Hammock-and-UQ

    To date I've done 4 Hammocks, including a hennessy clone with integrated net, 2 underquilts, a bunch of stuff sacks, and a bugnet. Eventually a tarp will be coming along.

    I'm looking forward to getting the new machine running. My wife swears I heard angels singing from how my eyes lit up when we found it.

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    My 1971 DIY gear maker. Picked up at a Goodwill for $25 in a cabinet. Tuned up and ready to make some gear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monkeyboy42 View Post
    I actually posted the latest a few weeks ago here: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...Hammock-and-UQ

    To date I've done 4 Hammocks, including a hennessy clone with integrated net, 2 underquilts, a bunch of stuff sacks, and a bugnet. Eventually a tarp will be coming along.

    I'm looking forward to getting the new machine running. My wife swears I heard angels singing from how my eyes lit up when we found it.
    Very nice stuff, I was referring to the stripped gear on the machine.
    You have some real talent, I've never made an underquilt before. I definitely know the feeling when you get a new machine. It all starts with a few and then grows to a collection. 😀

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeardedHanger View Post
    2015-01-29 20.23.20.jpg

    My 1971 DIY gear maker. Picked up at a Goodwill for $25 in a cabinet. Tuned up and ready to make some gear.
    Good looking kenmore. The cabinet looks cherry as well. Goodwill is a great place to find machines. You paid the correct amount. Some stores really hike the prices on these old machines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeardedHanger View Post
    2015-01-29 20.23.20.jpg

    My 1971 DIY gear maker. Picked up at a Goodwill for $25 in a cabinet. Tuned up and ready to make some gear.
    Wow that's is nice condition.
    Don't let life get in the way of living.

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    Hopefully this isn't too off topic, but since this thread is mostly about old machines that have been rescued, does anyone have suggestions on how to sharpen the thread cutter on a 25 year old machine? It does not appear to be removable. A friend suggested just attaching a razor blade to the back, but thought maybe you thread injector experts would have some ideas. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CountryRoads View Post
    Hopefully this isn't too off topic, but since this thread is mostly about old machines that have been rescued, does anyone have suggestions on how to sharpen the thread cutter on a 25 year old machine? It does not appear to be removable. A friend suggested just attaching a razor blade to the back, but thought maybe you thread injector experts would have some ideas. Thanks.
    Though we do talk about machines a lot in this thread, it's really more about pictures of our sewing machines, boasting about bargains, etc. !
    A separate discussion thread in the DIY area would probably get more attention to your question about thread cutters.

    I've never used the thread cutter on any of my machines. Scissors work better for me, especially for reaching under the work to snip the bobbin thread.

    BTW - no razor blades around my machine! I hate blood on my projects!

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    I never use the thread cutter either. Small thread scissors do a better job for me.

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    I keep a pair of sharp tailors scissors on hand for all of my thread cutting

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