I don't know if you remember that I bought a very unusual vintage sewing machine at the start of our holiday. Here is the post.
It is unlike any machine we have come across before.
I mentioned at the time that it was seized and that we would have a look at it once we got home and either get it going or it would become an expensive ornament.
Mick decided to have a play a few days ago.
Gradually pulling it further and further apart. The further he went the more apparent it was that someone had pulled it apart previously, as there were screws, deep in the dark depths, that were butchered. He got the motor running.....but it was running backwards, and there was no way of varying the speed at which it ran. He thinks that someone had cross wired the motor when it had been pulled apart before. Having the motor running backwards had obviously damaged other components. Unfortunately, this machine is beyond repair. It did keep him occupied for a day, but was a disappointing outcome.
So, sadly, it has just become an interesting ornament. I found a corner in the sewing room for it to live, as is still a nice little curio to have.
7 comments:
Such a shame your vintage machine cannot be repaired. Good on your hubby trying do hard to fix it for you. As you say, it is now an interesting ornament.
Disappointing for you.That happened when I bought a white Singer featherweight sewing machine.
What a shame. But as you say, it kept Mick occupied for a while. Always a good thing.
It was shame Mick couldn’t fix your unusual machine but it does look happy sitting on the cabinet.
Awe, good for Mick, but it does look great as a decoration!
bugger he can't get it working......interesting looking machine though
Such a shame but Mick s clever.
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