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MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE
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I just won this machine on ebay and it is supposed to work.I was originally just looking for an industrial serger and this one was cheap.It looks like this is one of the first machines made by…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dara McGinn Jul 8, 2011.
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Dara McGinn replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
Yup, they're great. Love ours at the studio. Just remember to watch the oil level in your machine. Ours uses about 10 times any other machine in our studio, but man...totally worth it. We only fill it halfway and it seems to work better.
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Robyn replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
Hi Marion,
Glad you got your machine stitching. Sometimes threading these machines can be tough but Mike is right once you do it two or three times it's a breeze. I would be more than happy to help you find a mechanic in your area or help you…
Mike Rieker replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
These old black machines can be picked up pretty cheap it seems.
I can't imagine how much better a new one would be.
Merry Christmas and a Happy Stitching New Year.
Marion Brownback replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
Thanks Mike,
we finally got it to work.
The stitch looks beautiful!
Can you believe I paid $50 for this machine?
Mike Rieker replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
Once you get it threaded, it also seems that the tighter you keep the thread tension, the tighter the stitch.
I have had no success in finding any operators manuals for this class machine.
However, the basic machine is not change in 100 years so you…
Mike Rieker replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
the threading is simple after the first time you get it.
use a different colored pen to trace the lines.
there are 2 "tunnels " you need to go thru for the loopers.
A small thin wire is helpful for this.
the one for the lower looper is in…
Marion Brownback replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
Hi Mike,
We've been trying to thread the machine and with the threading diagram on this site had not much luck so far.
Maybe you know something that would help or do you know of any other clearer diagrams available?
Thanks,
Marion
Mike Rieker replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
Hi Marion,
I too recently bought an old Class A-3DW machine that works as well as it ever did. These things are built like a tank and made for years of service which is good because I hop I never need to get it serviced. There are not many good…
Marion Brownback replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
I just talked to the previous owner.
It's a Class A-3D, serial # 69971
Marion Brownback replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
I don't actually have the machine yet, will go pick it up on monday, but here is a link to the ebay post.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350281569498&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123
charlie merrow replied to Marion Brownback's discussion 'MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE'
can you upload a picture of the machine...
this would help
thx
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MERROW CLASS A TRIMMING & OVERSEAMING SEWING MACHINE
I just won this machine on ebay and it is supposed to work.I was originally just looking for an industrial serger and this one was cheap.It looks like this is one of the first machines made by Merrow.It is supposed to work.Does anybody know anything about this machine?ThanksSee More
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Are you edging or seaming the round object? can you send a picture?
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G'day, I can't see what machine you have but will help you in any way I am able. Please email me at sewingmachines@gmail.com Kindest Regards, Richard.
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