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Welcome.
One of my current sayings is that if I collected only one brand of machine, it would be Wheeler & Wilson.? They seem to be fabulously made.?
My 9W was bought on that huge online auction site that we all know and love.? It arrived without a presser foot...which I suspect was because someone in its past didn't want anyone to know that the needle hit the presser foot.? They also didn't know that the problem was basically fixable with the turn of a screw.
I'm with you...I enjoy working on machines more than sewing.? As far as W&W's go, I currently have 5 treadles in good condition along with a variety of orphaned heads and a lovely industrial W&W treadle base.? I'm hoping that more will come.? :-) ? ?

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Welcome to the group -- glad to hear you're enjoying your #9. I tend
to do more tinkering than sewing as well.

Your spring: I was looking for something else in the group archives
recently and came across a thread discussing using a Singer spring as
a replacement. It's not quite a "drop in" replacement, I think,
because it's wound in the opposite direction from the W&W spring. But
apparently it works, and there are pictures. If you have trouble
finding the thread(s) I'm referring to, let me know.

I have a #9 whose spring is mis-adjusted, and angled such that the
thread won't pass "under" it, but instead keeps jumping to the side.
But in my experimental sewing, it sews just fine, even though the
spring is doing nothing at all. So you shouldn't let your missing
spring delay the "first stitch" event. :-) I'm sure the spring is
important -- it's just not critical.

paul
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paul fox, pgf@... (arlington, ma)

Wheeler & Wilsons are the Cadillac of sewing machines. They are delightful to use and wonderfully engineered. Those who remember Ray Sew Slow Waganka, know he gave me my first W&W. He told me “You will love this!” He was correct.

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I own a few industrial W&Ws (#7, 10W and 12W) as well as the curved needle treadles used by shirt manufacturers, #8s, #9s, D9s and #9Ws. One of my #9Ws uses low shank feet. The adapter and the needle bar do not fit on any of my other W&W machines. This machine lives in a Singer tailor style treadle. The combination treadles like silk.

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W&W manufactured the curved needle sewing machines for 70 years due to manufacturer demand. My 10W must have been dropped and was converted to a hand crank. The take up lever had been broken and the tip was welded/soldered in place.

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A decade ago, I discovered that a Singer tension spring could be adapted to the 9s and 9Ws. The reverse direction of the spring did not cause a problem. I did need to shorten the “elbow” for want of a better word. I showed the process at a RR TOGA, Lake City, MN, a gathering of vintage and antique sewing machine collectors and users.

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Phyllis in Iowa

I hope this reply goes to all,
Such a treat to meet others who share an interest in these wonderful timeless sewing machines. I'll be reading what I can find on the D9/W9 here and elsewhere as well. Thank you for your help with the spring issue. I feel more confident about having a good result knowing you've been there before me successfully.

Already I'm thinking about a W&W12. First, this one gets finished, then I need a treadle base and then I can think about adding a new machine. I've only been at this for a year or two. Time flies. Anyway, I've bought, in order, a 15-91, 101-4, 201-2, 66, and W9 - all needed restored including two cabinets (101, 66). So far it hasn't gotten old. In fact it's gotten better as I got the tools and set up my bench. I'm lucky that my husband enjoys them too a little.
Thank you all again and cheers everyone,
Arishia

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