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**Big Sweets** · 03-19-2014, 01:41

Originally Posted by gmcttr

Nice. You've had it for a few days now so where's the "first project" photos?

I just figured out how to thread the bobbin, apparently its not the standard procedure like every other machine in the world. After the initial learning curve Ill be on my way.

http://www.quorrischarmyn.com/the-singer-6235-bobbins/

**Mouseskowitz** · 03-27-2014, 19:43

This is my latest acquisition, a 1923 Singer model 66 "Red Eye". It seems to be original electric since I doubt they would bother changing the hand wheel if they were converting it. It came with the original manual

and a button holer. Not much to clean on it, so a little oil and we'll see how she runs. My only complaint is that some moron painted the back inspection plate black at some point

**gmcttr** · 03-27-2014, 22:02

Pretty. Should be a good stitcher.

**NJTroutstalker** · 03-30-2014, 10:33

Well here's my new to me thread injector! Craigslist add says is 70's vintage but looks 50's to me.

Montgomery wards, made in japan.

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Looks brand new. $50 bucks!

**gmcttr** · 03-30-2014, 13:08

The Japanese 15 class clones are generally very good machines. Enjoy.

**Shurppa** · 03-30-2014, 14:57

This is my 1948 15-91 Singer00P0P_kvylI3ufJEC_600x450.jpg

**gmcttr** · 03-30-2014, 15:24

Originally Posted by Shurppa

This is my 1948 15-91 Singer

And with my favorite cabinet, the queen anne style.

**NJTroutstalker** · 03-31-2014, 07:28

One more shot. As a car guy, it's still nice to see all metal works!
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**HamMike** · 03-31-2014, 08:52

Yeah I love the metal ones too. Fightin the urge to grab an old Japanese Morse at the thrift store. I already have two machines.

**VictoriaGuy** · 04-15-2014, 18:15

I'd been waiting for a Bernina to add to my collection - was hoping for an 830 but this one came along yesterday and I couldn't resist. (I didn't have to break my '$50 rule' either.

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It's a real guy machine- lotsa oiling points...
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Super-thoughtful design (those Swiss...) ...the plate on top of the free arm comes off (spring latch in the bobbin area) to reveal the oiling points for the feed dog and bobbin mechanism.
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Only one non-metal part in the power train, and it's only for rotating the decorative stitch cam, so the machine would sew straight & zig without it.

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It took a bit of work with solvent and the oiler to get it all loosened up - wouldn't zig, wouldn't reverse at first - the usual, but now it's humming along.

Knee lever is surprisingly easy to love - no more chasing a foot pedal across the floor with this machine!

With an adapter, it can take generic low-shank presser feet, which is good, since the originals got lost in the estate when the late (15 yrs ago) owner died.