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It's a Morse -- And it's Mine!
Sherril Miller   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7474	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/20/10 10:48 PM I drove an hour and a half to pick this one up. We met in a parking lot. Luckily I had one of those electric outlet adapters for my cigarette lighter. We plugged it in and away it sewed. The needle holder device was off the machine, but in the box. The bobbin case had lost it's tension plate but I had an extra case. I put it all together at home with a needle and it sews pretty well. I need to do something about the tension though. I had to take it up to 9 before the stitches looked good on the back. That's not where it should be. I'm going to try and avoid taking the tension dial apart. I'm afraid if I take it apart, I'll never get it back together again. I can't wait to get it all shiny and new looking. Unfortunately, the carrying case has seen better days and the handle is broken off. Does anyone know if I can buy a replacement for the handle? This machine makes #9. I swear I can't think of another machine I need or want. That is unless the bargain of the century shows up at my door with another Singer 500a in perfect condition with all the accessories! ------ Visit my blog at http://sewingsaga.blogspot.com If it's worth sewing, it's worth sewing well; and if it's worth sewing well, it's worth FITTING FIRST! - TSL
chicaem29   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 3/4/09 Posts: 1708	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sherril Miller Like this post Date: 9/20/10 11:07 PM What a great looking machine! Good luck fixing the tension. Wish I could offer some advice. I know there are diagrams out there for the tension assembly. Whatever happens, enjoy that lovely Morse!
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3255	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sherril Miller Like this post Date: 9/20/10 11:08 PM Very nice! I like the blue - my favorite color. 9 vintage machines! I am done buying them myself. Keeping my 401A and selling the 15-91 after DH re-wires it and we put it in another cabinet. I want to keep the one it came in as a table in my living room. Enjoy your Morse! ------ ~Diana~ ♥ Bernina 830E ♥ Bernina 1150MDA serger ✝The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1✝
SouthernStitch   Advanced LA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 8383	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sherril Miller 1 member likes this. Date: 9/20/10 11:09 PM OMG OMG OMG Okay at the risk of sounding like my DD over some boy --- that thing is tounge hanging out HOT!! I mean that is my kinda machine. I've seen one just like it on ebay, but of course they wanted too much or something...... totally congrats!!! ------ Bernina 730E, 530, and 350PE Juki TL2010 Singer 221 FW, 403a When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3576	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sherril Miller Like this post Date: 9/20/10 11:12 PM Wow that is some chrome on that machine. Congrats!! ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sherril Miller Like this post Date: 9/20/10 11:12 PM Oh that is so very pretty!!! And it is BLUE Can you buy a tension assembly to put on it if you cannot get this one adjusted? Maybe Sew Classic would have it? I like it...did we already notice it is BLUE~ ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + .10 weeks down ..4 weeks more to go.. Shoes & supports ordered. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 6/8/13 smile
Cat MacGregor Beginner CA USA Member since 6/1/06 Posts: 884	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sherril Miller Like this post Date: 9/20/10 11:14 PM Holy crap if that isn't a wet dream. Beaaauuuutiiful. Oooogah.... oooooggaaah. Shiny chrome. Arrrrgggghhh. So kicks my Morse's butt. Also if anyone is in Nevada: http://reno.craigslist.org/atq/1890132192.html -- Edited on 9/20/10 11:38 PM -- ------ www.pinkededges.com
gymcats Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 3/13/05 Posts: 479	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/20/10 11:19 PM Great looking machine, congratulations! For the tension, I think you can just take out the center screw and take out the dial (be careful not to lose the small washer behind the dial, I'd hold it with a screw driver before completely removing the dial), and turn the black part that looks like a steering wheel of a ship clockwise a bit, and put the dial and the screw back.
DoggyGirl Intermediate TX USA Member since 10/15/06 Posts: 1248	Login to reply to this post In reply to gymcats Like this post Date: 9/21/10 0:12 AM Also think about looking at the bobbin case. It might be the problem rather than the upper tension. Beth edited to add: Good Gad that thing is GORGEOUS! -- Edited on 9/21/10 0:12 AM --
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 12/28/07 Posts: 10223	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Its a Morse -- And its Mine! Date: 9/21/10 0:21 AM Whatever it is.. the machine is gorgeous.. quite eye catching.. congratulations on that find..

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