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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
By Paul Fox · #4064 ·
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
By Maria Goetz · #4063 ·
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
By Sam Cherroff · #4062 ·
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
By John Harrison · #4061 ·
Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
I wrote: I should have said, "elbow grease, steel wool, and sewing machine oil". I would never simply use the steel wool dry, as I implied before. paul =---------------------- paul fox,
By Paul Fox · #4060 ·
Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Hi Sam -- welcome! Tammy's given you some excellent answers. I'll just add that I tend to attack dried whale oil with elbow grease and steel wool, which works well, but you do need to have things
By Paul Fox · #4059 ·
Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Welcome Sam, congratulations on your new machine it should clean up beautifully. None of my W&W machines appeared to have been lubricated with whale oil, or at least had been oiled with SM oil long
By Tammy Tatum · #4058 ·
Re: New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
A great looking machine. I do not believe you will find "whale oil" anymore. I use common mineral oil but some prefer a "sewing machine oil." The Wheeler & Wilson Facebook page has had notices for
By Bill Wells <ronone69@...> · #4057 ·
New to the group-- New (to me) Model No.8
Hi There! I just brought home my first Wheeler & Wilson! Its a No.8 in a treadle base. The machine looks like it has not been abused (no scratches, glass foot still intact), but it was stored in a
By Sam Cherroff · #4056 ·
Re: Wheeler & Wilson D9 Needle Bar Mod for 15x1 needles
Got it. Small screws are available. I bougth some this to replace one I had to drill out on my last rehab. Thanks for the drawing. -- Bill Wells ronone69@...
By Bill Wells <ronone69@...> · #4055 ·
Re: Wheeler & Wilson D9 Needle Bar Mod for 15x1 needles
Hi Bill, I guest what I call "index screw" is indeed the "needle position screw" that sits on the flat part of the needle shank, forcing the needle to be properly positioned. Not sure where to find a
Re: Wheeler & Wilson D9 Needle Bar Mod for 15x1 needles
Thank? you for running this experiment.? I too thought about the same thing in the past but did not have a needle bar to try it on. When you mentioned grinding the "needle position screw" (P/N
By Bill Wells <ronone69@...> · #4053 ·
Wheeler & Wilson D9 Needle Bar Mod for 15x1 needles
I found an old post on quiltingboard.com (https://www.quiltingboard.com/7058873-post17.html) talking about modifying the needle bar in order to accommodate 15x1 needles. I have been successful using
By Mike Sierra · #4052 ·
Introduction/Question
Thanks for adding me!? I see a number of familiar folks here, so forgive me if some of this stuff is redundant to some of you! My question involves a #3, but would probably apply to any of the pre-#8
By Bruce Siegmund · #4051 ·
Re: New with a project 12W & 9
Thanks Tammy. I¡¯ll take a look. And, yes. Patience. Laurel
By L chapman · #4050 ·
Re: Singer 9W Missing Needle Thumb Screw
I¡¯ll resend Jeannie. Please do check your spam or junk mail folder. John
By John Lowrey · #4049 ·
Re: Singer 9W Missing Needle Thumb Screw
Ken, sorry to be a bother but I bet it went to spam and I deleted it. ?Would you please resend?
By JeannieL · #4048 ·
Re: Singer 9W Missing Needle Thumb Screw
PM is referring to either private or personal message and should come via email. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 Sent: Monday, May 31, 2021 8:02 AM To:
By Ken Jansen · #4047 ·
Re: Singer 9W Missing Needle Thumb Screw
Thanks John! ?Where do I look for that PM? Best, ?Jeannie
By JeannieL · #4046 ·
Re: Singer 9W Missing Needle Thumb Screw
Hi Jeannie - I have a spare needle clamp with screw. ?Sent you a PM. Regards, John
By John Lowrey · #4045 ·