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Featherweight Fanatics A Service of Sue Traudt's Valley Brook Botanicals
Digest of postings from Monday, February 23, 2004
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From: "Gayle DeForest"
Subject: Broadband
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 17:21:49 -0800
Yes, Alex, broadband is getting very popular here, as it is very fast
and requires no "logging on" since it is sort of always on. You just
bring up your browser, or email, directly. It's good to have virus
protection, and even a "firewall" built into your system if you can, to
protect yourself from those genius computer nerds out there who troll
the internet for portals they can infiltrate. Also, I can't swear to it
but I suspect I get more spam than I did before. I use a SBC (Pacbell)
DSL line, and love the speed! Only thing is, you have to live in a
place where the service is provided. Rural areas are sort of out of
luck at present.
Gayle in Chico, CA
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From: "sharon space"
Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 2/22/04
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:00:47 -0500
Hi, Sharon in Liberty, NY here:
I want to thank everyone for their replies to my question about the case for
my green white FW, which is dark blue top and aqua bottom. Many said this
is the original FW case. The only FW's that I have heard of that have this
case appear to be what Sebro calls the "mystery" FA series. Mine is
FA234840, a later model than many of the Celery. Why would singer use what
many have called the "original case" for a much later celery. Is it
possible, that as singer cut costs, they made a cheepee case for this still
lovely celery? Also, were there tables available for this one? I got a nifty
table for my black 1951 for $25.00 privately. It has cigarette burn and two
pieces of peeling veneer- just like my mother would have done with her darn
ciggies. Love that Graham- sense of humor and smarts!!!
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From: "sharon space"
Subject: Service Repair person in NYS
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:04:21 -0500
I am an hour drive from Middletown. 2 hours from the Palisades Mall
where friends tell me is an OK guy. 1 1/2 hours from Binghamton, NY .
Any leads on someone I could trust not to butcher my babies?? My
husband cleaned and oiled and lubricated following manuals. He is a
former machinist, so goes slow, makes diagrams so he can put it back ,
etc. What a guy- cooks too! Sharon in Cold Hudson Valley of NY
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 09:11:34 -0600
From: "M.D.Anderson"
Subject: RE: Texas FWs
Linda said: "...Alex, I presume that 1836 refers to Texas, not
Singer!..."
Yep, that's it...
Texas won its independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto, on
April 21, 1836, with the battlecry of "Remember the Alamo!" on their
lips.
Texas is the only state that was first its own country (republic).
Printed on the San Jacinto Monument:
"Measured by its results, San Jacinto was one of the decisive battles of
the world. The freedom of Texas from Mexico won here led to annexation
and to the Mexican War, resulting in the acquisition by the United
States of the States of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California,
Utah, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Oklahoma. Almost
on-third of the present area of the American nation, nearly a million
square miles of territory, changed sovereignty."
Yee-haw!
Have a good one, y'all!
Diane in Texas
tomballtexas@direcway.com
http://www.cabinquilter.com
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/cabin-quilter/
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From: "jaydub"
Subject: cases for white/celery FWs
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:53:58 -0600
Hi Dutchrose,
I have a white/celery FW that I bought from Glenn Williams and the case that
came with it is, light blue on the bottom and dark blue on the top and
handle. It has 2 hasps with no locks.
I named that one "Beauty"
Sharon W. in Round Rock,Texas
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 09:31:25 -0400
From: Daniel MacKay
Subject: Re: Replacing wire
Joyzquilter@aol.com writes:
>I have two featherweight cords that have been taped with electrical tape and
>would like to take them to a service person for replacement. Any suggestions
>on what to ask for?
Extremely modest electrical requirements aside (the lightest lamp
cord would be fine) it's totally an aesthetic decison. So, go to the
serviceperson's shop and see what kind of wire he or she has
available. If you don't love (not like) the look and feel of the new
wire, move on.
I generally make both wires longer - about an extra foot on the foot
pedal, and 20' to the outlet. Saves toting around an extension cord.
I really love the look and feel of the original rubber-covered wire,
but I haven't done any shopping to find out if it's still available.
--
Daniel MacKay
Homo habilis
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 09:44:05 +0000
From: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 2/22/04
To Dutchrose who wrote
>. was there more than one type of case
>for the white/celery 221?
Where on earth did this "celery" term come from? There was only one
color and that was "pale turquoise" according to Singer's paint
specification sheets..
Back to the question. Yes, two distinct types of case and each
available in a variety of colors -- combinations of light and darker
greens and blues.
and
> i was just looking around for replacement bobbin cases and
>remembered there was much talk about the reproductions and their
>useability. i do remember someone saying that with a bit of "fiddling"
>before sale
There are three brands of replacement cases. None are built to the
same tolerances as the original. Simply be sure to buy from someone
who has tested the individual; case before shipping it out and who
offers a return if it doesn't function properly
To OC ho wrote
>Need help to fine a lifter handle for 221 pressure foot SR # AG821926
I can supply for cost of postage if you can't source more locally
Pat B wrote
>
>I certainly would encourage all the people who sell,p to post a note
>every week to be listed in this edition,.....o, such as "Remember, I
>still sell parts and/or machines at (your
>Email, URL address or phone number).
I keep meaning to do this but seldom remember in time....
>
>So, you guys, get off the dime, and make a master Email, save it, pull it
>out every week of so, and send a copy in to FWF4 Sale and make my life easier.
OK, wrist slapped....LOL
Graham Forsdyke
Purveyor of fine Featherweights to the gentry
ISMACS London
http://www.ismacs.net
http://www.singer-featherweight.com
Bert's Vintage Repair Book Book:
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/bert/bert.html
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 01:59:29 -0500
From: Debette@aol.com
Subject: Terry's son's new Centennial
In a message dated 2/22/2004 11:58:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, FWFanatics@ttsw.com writes:
> Then, my
> son just called me, today, from San Diego and told me he
> picked up a
> Featherweight at an estate sale.
Hi Terry - Congratulations! I'm visiting my son in SDiego right now ; where does your son live, and where in CA are you?!
Deb, normally from *Sunny*vale in the bay area
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