Re: File /BAGEL BOBBIN COMPARISON.pdf uploaded
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Thanks for creating and up loading this bobbin list. My collection contains nearly all of those machines, except for the Mundlos and Stoewer. And my? W&W12 is a 12W. Additionally, my collection
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Phyllis in Iowa
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Re: 9W model?
The person I corresponded with at the Smithsonian is Jim Roan. I have to correct my contact time. It was March 2021 - but seems like a year ago. I am sure Jim can provide better detail than I. His
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Bill Wells <ronone69@...>
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Re: 9W model?
Thank you for doing this research! ?Much more thorough than mine. I have one of these machines. Here are the pictures in my Flickr album
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JeannieL
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Re: 9W model?
bill wrote: That's very interesting to hear. Do you have any idea how that works, as a volunteer? What sort of time commitment, how much you need to be willing to do, etc? There's clearly some amount
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Paul Fox
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Re: 9W model?
If I had time, and that is a very big if, I would like to check the advertising for the different machines and use those images to determine changes in the machines. The W&W would be of no help. Mr.
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Bill Wells <ronone69@...>
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Re: 9W model?
MB, The past owner or moderator of the group was Miller Fulks who passed about a year or two ago.? He was a retired machinist and very knowledgable about all things W&W and repair.? Much of his work
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Jon Helig
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Re: File /BAGEL BOBBIN COMPARISON.pdf uploaded
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Very well done.? This comparison will be very useful.? The only thing I'd change is 9D model to D9. Thanks! Jon
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Jon Helig
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9W model?
For those who have wondered as I did what model Singer 9W they have,?this may be useful. ?I present this as information only from my?research experience. The sources below provide information
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MB Freeman
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Re: File /BAGEL BOBBIN COMPARISON.pdf uploaded
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If I understand the comparison chart correctly it shows the 9D and the 9W using the same size bobbins but, the measurements shown for the two bobbins are not the same. ?Can you explain the difference
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MB Freeman
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Rehoming D9's
Hi everyone, I'm posting for the first time but have enjoyed the knowledge from this group. I live in western Washington state and am moving and needing to rehome a few D9 machines and tables. Thought
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Autumn
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Hi See what an ultrasonic cleaner does to aluminium kitchen foil HOLEY heck, yep it really does cut holes. I was also told about the dangers of gemstones I think it was Emerald that could be damaged.
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John Harrison
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
I use ultrasonic cleaners for various purposes, including cleaning old sewing machine parts.? I used to use ones from HF, but they are relatively small and hard to drain, especially because the tub
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Carl
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
John,?Wow that is huge! Mine is just a small jewelry ultasonic cleaner.Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
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Maria Goetz
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Paul, my ultrasonic cleaner is very small, so I add the cleaner to warm water needed to dissolve it and add all to the tub. I wish it was sophisticated enough to have a removable tub, and closer to th
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Maria Goetz
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Hi I worked with a man that worked on clocks and he use whale oil which is more of a wax and less likely to dry out or turn to a varnish compared to 3in1 oil Just in case people are interested
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John Harrison
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Hi you could try using plastic / glass containers and keep just water in the tub https://youtu.be/BTN7-C72eHA Ultimate Tips For Using An Ultrasonic Cleaner ¨C Video I am sure doing this will absorb
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John Harrison
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
maria wrote: Those liquids likely won't damage the tub. But in my ultrasonic cleaner, I never put the cleaner directly into the tub. I put water in the tub, and I put the cleaner into a glass jar or
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Paul Fox
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
That is interesting Sam. Do you have a simple jeweler's type ultrasonic machine? I have only used the cleaner specified for the machine. I would love to try other liquids such as lacquer thinner or
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Maria Goetz
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
I'm hoping that it won't be too difficult to disassemble.? Trying to stay away from any kind of abrasive or steel wool on old machines.? My usual go-to for varnish removing is to drop the parts in
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Sam Cherroff
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Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Not just any steel wool has to be 0000 yep 4 zeros for extra fine stuff not Brillo Pad (might by a UK thing) don't use - https://www.brillo.com/cleaning-products/steel-wool-pads / or an angle grinder
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John Harrison
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