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11/15/2023 5:41am
My wife's mother inherited this Snier sewing machine from her mother....
This Snier machine is a 1925 model. It is very rare and I'm gonna have a challenge finding the bit's I need....if any...I still need to break it down and assess.
Sorry for that Gents, it's a fucking ball cramp trying to post pics on Vital nowadays..
.....we are in the year of 2023 and I'm having to post ONE pic at a time...ML, come alive ek se' (I say)
...the older I get the less patience I have....but fuck it...here's another...
The Shop
Can you source a table/stand or are you gonna get creative?
When I'm done this machine will be 100% original...
...this is the net result of motocross bikes being to expensive, so I have to resort to re-building a sewing machine..
Hey Plowboy, I have found a table stand but I still need to close the deal.
I know nothing about sewing machines so I need to do my due-dilegence and see what ups the value.
My wife is thoroughly impressed with it.
You gonna balance the crank and, raise the needle one clip position? 😉
Funny how that thing looks a little bit like the Sphinx with the skull on it.
Our desert buddy and his son repair sewing machines. They drive around from shop to shop and Repair whatever the shop happen to bring in that week. Judging by their homes and toys there’s no shortage of work. Maybe a good sideline niche business over there if you can figure those things out ? Looks like lots of parts, lots and lots of little intricate parts… I’m out. Good luck ! Post a couple pics when you get two or three hours to kill
Mr. Boomslang,
I would mount the steampunk skull, and then stop right there. It will never be cooler than that, no matter what repairs you do ! Either way, the best of Luck .
If that thing didn't have a treadle...that meant one hand guiding and one cranking. That took some skill.
Beautiful piece!
I love vintage things. Things that lasted multi-generations. Not the throw away crap we have today.
Picked up a 95+ year old typewriter recently....fully functioning. It will be used to write special letters and such.
Looks very much like a re-labelled Singer Model 15. Which is a good thing. Parts should be resonably easy to locate for it.
I saw the pics you posted of the typewriter. It's a gem you got there. There is something about old stuff that is fascinating...
My wife just told me that she has a box of pieces and parts for this sewing machine in the garage. So I'm pretty excited to get my paws in there and see what we have.
My wife has owned many late-model machines and gave them all away. All she uses is her Singer 201-2 and will not use anything else. She is well versed in the lubing/oiling procedures and her machine runs like it was new.
Pics of when she bought it about 10 years ago:
As it sits at the house now:
Pit Row
I have one of those and this is how it actually sits, it was my great grandmas. I use it all the time and even made this tire cover with it.
Awesome stuff Rick, you rock. Im jealous you have the original cover. Im actually looking for a clean base/cover combo right now to get her for Christmas. She has a modern sewing machine cover she keeps on it while not is use, but Id sure like to get her a nice original for her machine.
Best of luck to the OP on that project and keep us posted. Those old machines are built like tanks and will last for generations.
I have a lead here to a little shop in Simon's Town which has a bunch of old machines and accessories. I'll keep an eye open for a case/cover for you.
Add a tooth to the sprocket?
Make sure to torque the sprocket bolts!
someone had to say it.
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