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Singer 185K Freeycycle Machine
I think the analysis of the machine I picked up is "RIP."
The lady told me it sewed fine, but there was a problem with the tension. After getting it home, the "problem with the tension" is....it is gone. Apparently she dismantled it, and from what I can tell from the diagram I found, there are about 4 pieces missing. It's a shame, because it is a cute little machine although far from pristine condition. Says it is made in Great Britain on the machine. It's grimy and has a few paint nicks. I think it's beyond my capability or desire to fix it. Guess I'll try to find it a new home. Surely someone will take it even just for parts. Sherry |
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Singer 185K Freeycycle Machine
I may have what you need if you want to get it going
Sherry. E mail me your address. TAria Sherry wrote: I think the analysis of the machine I picked up is "RIP." The lady told me it sewed fine, but there was a problem with the tension. After getting it home, the "problem with the tension" is....it is gone. Apparently she dismantled it, and from what I can tell from the diagram I found, there are about 4 pieces missing. It's a shame, because it is a cute little machine although far from pristine condition. Says it is made in Great Britain on the machine. It's grimy and has a few paint nicks. I think it's beyond my capability or desire to fix it. Guess I'll try to find it a new home. Surely someone will take it even just for parts. Sherry |
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Has the motor been replaced to run on US current? If not, you will need a
current converter (or a new motor). Elizabeth in Spring, Texas "Sherry" wrote in message oups.com... I think the analysis of the machine I picked up is "RIP." The lady told me it sewed fine, but there was a problem with the tension. After getting it home, the "problem with the tension" is....it is gone. Apparently she dismantled it, and from what I can tell from the diagram I found, there are about 4 pieces missing. It's a shame, because it is a cute little machine although far from pristine condition. Says it is made in Great Britain on the machine. It's grimy and has a few paint nicks. I think it's beyond my capability or desire to fix it. Guess I'll try to find it a new home. Surely someone will take it even just for parts. Sherry |
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On May 20, 8:18 pm, "elspeth" wrote:
Has the motor been replaced to run on US current? If not, you will need a current converter (or a new motor). Elizabeth in Spring, Texas"Sherry" Oh, dear. I did not know that. I plugged that sucker right in, so apparently it is wired for U.S. The motor really sounds good and smooth. Of course the needle just goes up and down, since there is no tension works on it. But, good info. to have! Thank you. Sherry |
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Singer 185K Freeycycle Machine
On May 20, 10:05 pm, IMS wrote:
Sherry, the 185 is a very simple but very sturdy straight stitcher (I have one). Those tensioners are easy to find; even used. Maybe you have a repair shop nearby that has a bin of old parts...? -Irene Irene, I'm re-thinking the my first impulse to find someone to give it to for junk parts, after having it set up in my sewing room. It is such a cute little machine, in a nice little walnut cabinet. It would be a shame not to at least try. Sherry |
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Sherry,
Your little green machine has a really sweet straight stitch. Of course that is all it does, so it does it the best. They are cute litte machines. I think it would be worth repairing the tension assembly. It is not hard, especially with a diagram. JMHO, Marsha in nw, Ohio |
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On 20 May 2007 21:05:56 -0700, Sherry wrote:
On May 20, 10:05 pm, IMS wrote: Sherry, the 185 is a very simple but very sturdy straight stitcher (I have one). Those tensioners are easy to find; even used. Maybe you have a repair shop nearby that has a bin of old parts...? -Irene Irene, I'm re-thinking the my first impulse to find someone to give it to for junk parts, after having it set up in my sewing room. It is such a cute little machine, in a nice little walnut cabinet. It would be a shame not to at least try. Sherry Good. It is worth the repair. I looked high and low until I found one. I learned to sew on Mom's 185 and it does such a nice stitch that I had to find one for myself. Both of ours are portables and we'd give an eye to have them in cabinets. Debra in VA See my quilts at http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere |
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Singer 185K Freeycycle Machine
Sherry, Walnut cabinets are special. If you just
cannot get this SM to run, you might consider keeping the cabinet for another SM. PAT in VA/USA Sherry wrote: Irene, I'm re-thinking the my first impulse to find someone to give it to for junk parts, after having it set up in my sewing room. It is such a cute little machine, in a nice little walnut cabinet. It would be a shame not to at least try. Sherry |
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