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FIGURING IT ALL OUT--THE ADVENTURES OF MY 60D
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Hi Everyone,I'm new to this community and am a very enthusiastic new owner of a very old 60D, serial #15209 Merrow. I got it home about a week ago and have several questions about its operation. I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Rieker Feb 2, 2010.
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Mike Rieker replied to james's discussion 'FIGURING IT ALL OUT--THE ADVENTURES OF MY 60D'
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…
Robyn replied to james's discussion 'FIGURING IT ALL OUT--THE ADVENTURES OF MY 60D'
James your machine was built in 1916!!
This machine is very old and I had a tough time finding actual instructions on it. There were no written instructions on how to oil it. Just need to fill up the bubbler (glass thing on the top) and open the…
Robyn replied to james's discussion 'FIGURING IT ALL OUT--THE ADVENTURES OF MY 60D'
Hi James,
I was laughing when I read you got the threading diagram from the Smithsonian, my company is cool enough and innovative enough to be in the Smithsonian... and we are still here doing our thing. Bragging a bit here I am sure..... but we…
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FIGURING IT ALL OUT--THE ADVENTURES OF MY 60D
Hi Everyone,I'm new to this community and am a very enthusiastic new owner of a very old 60D, serial #15209 Merrow. I got it home about a week ago and have several questions about its operation. I have figured out how to thread it through the Smithsonian website trade catalog digital collection, but am unable to find any information about where to apply oil for lubrication--is there a diagram showing where to apply it? Does the oil go into the glass cistern-shaped contraption on top? I do not…See More
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welcome james, glad you joined. we wish you the best of luck rebuilding the company!
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- What I make
- handwoven decorative home accessories
- What I use Merrow for:
- rolled hem stitches/blanket stitching
- Company Profile
- Since 1922, Churchill Weavers has handwoven decorative throws, baby blankets, scarves and other decorative accessories on our signature handlooms, designed by our company's founder D. Carroll Churchill, right here in the United States. Originally located in Berea, KY, we are now in Lafayette, IN. The company was going to be permanently closed, but I am restructuring it and redesigning our lines. It's important that we maintain quality manufacturing of beautiful and useful textiles in the United States!
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- At 11:27am on January 25, 2010,
charlie merrow said…
- welcome james, glad you joined. we wish you the best of luck rebuilding the company!
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interesting! the stitch is not 'tight' like an emblem - i have a better idea what you're shooting for. how close do you think you are now.
Doug Keller replied to Doug Keller's discussion 'Locking in the Start and Finish stitch on circular objects.'
I think I figured it out.
I start with about a 4-6" chain.
I start sewing with the edge under the needle.
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Edging a felt backed leather disc. 6" to 24" circular discs.
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Is there a place to see a video of this air motor in operation, looks very interesting and ive never seen this before.
charlie merrow replied to Doug Keller's discussion 'Locking in the Start and Finish stitch on round objects.'
Are you edging or seaming the round object? can you send a picture?
Locking in the Start and Finish stitch on round objects.
Machine= MG-3DW-4 No. 5 needle, T-70 thread.What is the most attractive way to lock-in the start and finish stitching when sewing circular objects?Thanks.DougSee More
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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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