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Mike Rieker
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Hi James.
I have found that if there is a hole in the machine, it will take a drop or two of oil every few hours of running. The bubbler, as Robyn says, is filled and the lever on top regulates the oil flow. It's a pretty simple design but effectiv…
My A-3DW was made between 1949 and 1950. It is 60 years old and almost able to retire,,,, but not yet. This baby is not ready for pasture. At 63 I have had 2 bypass's, I have been re-knee'd and my spine has seen the knife but I doubt this little guy…
Woolly Nylon thread.
I finally found it. Woolly Nylon is the ticket.
Most thread wholesalers have it.
Mike
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.
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- What I make
- I make a snoring sound. I am retired
- What I use Merrow for:
- patches for a hobby
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- I have a single Toyota 9000 Emb machine and make a few patches now and then pick up a few bucks to buy chrome for my Harley.
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- http://coming soon
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New guy needs a hand
I am relatively new to the embroidering field but have been getting calls for patches now and then. I currently limit my patches to felt or similar material because it does not fray.
I recently purchased an old A3DW3 machine that, like most old merrow's, runs like a top. I hope to use it until I win the Lotto and can afford an MG-3U.
I personally like a Merrow stitch at the edge and am working towards that.
Question #1 is: How close can I get with the A3 machine?
I currently have a #32 f… Continue
I recently purchased an old A3DW3 machine that, like most old merrow's, runs like a top. I hope to use it until I win the Lotto and can afford an MG-3U.
I personally like a Merrow stitch at the edge and am working towards that.
Question #1 is: How close can I get with the A3 machine?
I currently have a #32 f… Continue
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:52pm —
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 5:39pm on February 1, 2010,
Robyn said…
- Thanks for the ribbon... happy to hear you got some business! Nice way to start the new year.
- At 10:24am on January 31, 2010, Mike Rieker added a gift to their profile…
I have no idea what 75 credits means so you are getting the free ribbon. Oh well, it's the thought that counts. Also, I just got an order for 250 ribbon patches. It must mean something. ;-)
- At 10:21pm on January 27, 2010, Robyn gave Mike Rieker a gift…
- At 11:39am on January 25, 2010,
Mike Rieker said…
- I'm just sorry I waited until I got in my 60's to start. LOL.
Did I tell you how much I love this old machine? Oh yeah,,, I did.
I'm restitching everything in the house just to watch it run. I almost had a nice purl stitch in the cats tail but she was a little too quick for me.
- At 11:35am on January 25, 2010,
charlie merrow said…
- mike,
interesting.... perhaps people begin to realize how absurd the 'domestic' stigma is regarding sewing.
- At 10:06am on November 12, 2009,
charlie merrow said…
- thanks for the note .... always helps to see that people notice the work & effort. keep in touch!
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hi Mike I'm a dealer for Merrow for over 30 years i would use t-35 a&e wildcat thread for great coverage and is cheaper than woolly nylon and easier to use
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