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Thanks, everyone. Phyllis, Great story. None of us here are ever bored by sewing machine stories. Funny, I also tell non-VSM folks that I have more than 10 machines when they ask. They would never

Wow, I love it! What material are the faux books covered in? Could you stain them, or dye them with a transparent dye? Or watercolor paint? That should let the gilding show through with little change.

Mario & others interested in the comparison of the #12 & D-12 - in an attempt to understand and offer information on the differences between the two, I've put together detailed photos of my #12 and

Congratulations, Tammy! Great find! Have fun with it. That cabinet is on my list, too, but I have never seen one for a reasonable price. I will be interested to see what you come up with for coloring

Congratulations on finding a bookcase cabinet and machine. I have a W&W bookcase cabinet also. My "books" are in excellent condition, but I need to replace the glass in the lower two openings. The

What a find! Cabinet and machine will be beautiful when you’re done. The D9 makes such nice stitches. Smooth sewing. Judy

*Am so glad for you, Tammy!! ? It’s quite wonderful!* *Thanks for sharing photos. ? I love my W&W sewing machines. * Sent from my iPad Mary T http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmaryts/ A positive

I picked up a W&W D-9 in a bookcase cabinet on Friday. I've been in love with these cabinets for quite a while and was so excited to find one. It is dirty, musty, and absolutely beautiful. I'm quite

Sounds like you are well informed then and know about the confusion with Singer serial numbers.

Yes, the Singer database will not help with dating a W&W machine even those manufactured after Singer purchased Wheeler and Wilson. Even with Singer machines it only give you a close approximation of

Tammy, To possibly help regarding this subject, please be aware that serial numbers stamped on Singer machines mean absolutely nothing when used to try and date a machines manufacturer date. I

Singer purchased W&W in 1905, and continued to sell W&W D-9s with the W&W decorations until about 1908. After that Singer sold the D-9 with some modifications as the Singer 9W. I've been keeping track

Thanks Ken & Heresolong — your input was very helpful. I knew not to look for grub screws, and indeed there were none. And I knew not to bother past taking the drawers out :-) seller helped me lift

I'll echo Ken and go one step further. I 'd recommend against disassembly other than removing head and drawers.? Fiddly process that increases instability and risk of damage, and trying to do it on

Hello, Based on my experience transporting Wheeler & Wilson D9’s here’s a couple of items to consider: My three D9’s have heads that are easily removed. Simply tilt the head about half way back

Hi All, Thanks for letting me join the party! ?To keep it brief: ?Daughter of a weaver & an engineer. ?Got bit by VSM bug during COVID. ?Have acquired a fair few machines. (LOL, enough that I

I got it..thanks Mike! BR Mario

Hello, ? the presser foot for the classic Singer 107w machine should fit the model 12 is my understanding.? The roller foot is a classic fix for people sewing stuff like vinyl for upholstery that

There is also this foot,which I have also seen on other 12. Does anyone know what this presser foot with the small wheel is used for? Regards Mario

Thank you for your contribution David, there seems to be many types of 12 in circulation,however none Singer brand from what I understand. It would be interesting to know how many declinations W&W