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From: Glennskr
Date: 07-28-2003, 01:32 PM (1 of 16)
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Was browsing through a local used furniture store and happened upon an old electric sewing machine (early/mid 1950's???) in absolutely perfect condition labeled "DeLuxe - Precision Sewing Machine" in a beautiful hardwood cabinet. After cleaning and oiling the machine it appears to work perfectly. Does anyone know anything about this machine (ie. Name of manufacturer/when/where it was made/where I might be able to find an owner's manual/a diagram indicating how to thread the machine/etcetera)????? Sincerely Glenn 
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User: Glennskr
Member since: 11-07-2002 Total posts: 4 |
From: Mother in Law
Date: 07-28-2003, 02:32 PM (2 of 16)
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I don't have a clue to this machine but if you write to Sammy at <email address removed for privacy> he will help you if he can. He may be able to advise you where to get a manual from. Hope this helps. Susie |
User: Mother in Law
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From: dmoses
Date: 07-28-2003, 03:59 PM (3 of 16)
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Hi Glenn, Would it be possible to post a picture? What colour is it? Are there any other markings/writing on the machine? When I lived in New Brunswick, I bought a straight stitch machine, possibly manufactured in the 50s, which also works beautifully. It has the name Ford Deluxe on the front. I occasionally post questions about it's origins, but never get any replies. I have also searched the internet to no avail. I believe it is Canadian-made...at least some of the parts on it say so. I spotted a zigzag model in a used goods store, but it was gone when I went back to buy...that was when I lived in St. Catharines. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: wghmch
Date: 07-28-2003, 06:02 PM (4 of 16)
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Glenn, If it looks a lot like the one in the drawing that I have (tried to ) attach, it is a Japanese HA1 "Singer clone" that was very common at that time, and are still made in less developed countries. There were many companies who made practically the same thing, and you can get a copy of a generic instruction book from Linda at Relics. http://www.tias.com/stores/relics/ The drawing seemed to upload, but I can't find it here. If you e-mail me using your real name and location, I will JPG the drawing to you. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: tegwin
Date: 07-30-2004, 01:31 AM (5 of 16)
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I also purchased a Deluxe Precision machine today, for $10.!!!! This website has the manuals http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland.com It's a very informative site. My machine has an attached bar that has some type of ruffler feed mechanism. The feeddogs feed the fabric from back to front and the thread tension is on the left end. It yours set up the same way? |
User: tegwin
Member since: 07-30-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-30-2004, 04:41 PM (6 of 16)
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DMoses: I don't know anything for sure about your Ford sewing machine but I do know that at some point Ford Motor Company aparently invested in other types of machinery. There was a Ford Typewriter that went for some VERY hefty money on EBAY in the last few months...so great that I tracked the sale because I couldn't believe how high it got. You might want to do some in depth investigation. You might start by researching Ford Motor Company to find out the history of the company. Sometimes, if you have a theory, it is easier to trace the suspect history downward than starting at the end and asking what or why. If this is a Ford Motor Company machine and it is as rare as the typewriter, you might have a nice investment there.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: dmoses
Date: 07-30-2004, 05:15 PM (7 of 16)
Thanks Pam. I will give it a go. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: wghmch
Date: 07-30-2004, 06:08 PM (8 of 16)
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I can guarantee with absolute certainty that the "Ford" sewing machine has absolutely nothing to do with the Ford Motor Company. It is simply a stencil brand name that some seller or distributor has used on a generic Japanese machine. For anyone that has the HA-1 version, which is the very common one that looks like the old 15 class Singer with the tension back on the rear corner facing left, I have placed an instruction book in PDF format in my folder of the files section of: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wefixit/ Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: tegwin
Date: 07-30-2004, 08:36 PM (9 of 16)
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Bill, I tried to access your file on the wefixit site, without success... would you email me a copy on the instruction manual? <email address removed for privacy> thanks in advance |
User: tegwin
Member since: 07-30-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: wghmch
Date: 07-30-2004, 11:59 PM (10 of 16)
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You do have to become a member of a Yahoo site to access the files, and the wefixit site may have you restricted until Donna knows that you are not a spammer who is joining. I will answer e-mail and will be glad to attach the manual, IF you write to me using your real name and location. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: tegwin
Date: 08-02-2004, 09:46 PM (11 of 16)
| Bill, I joined the wefixit group and downloaded the manual. Thanks so much for posting it. From it I learned to thread the Deluxe Precision machine. tegwin is my real email and I listed my real location... Alabama. I understand the concern regarding junk mail. Thanks again. Tammy |
User: tegwin
Member since: 07-30-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: MartySews
Date: 08-06-2004, 06:09 AM (12 of 16)
My neighbor found a pretty pink Atlas Deluxe Precision Sewing Machine with lovely chrome accents in some investment property that he bought. He brought it over for me to look at . I found information on the machine on the vintage sewing website and by doing a google search of Japanese sewing machine manufacturers. I cleaned the dirt and rust from the machine and changed the needle. When I tested it without thread, it seem to stitch perfect on paper but when I added thread and a bobbin, the stitches wouldn't lock. I suggested that he take it to a shop for servicing. He plans to give it to his SIL for Christmas. I think it would be a good straight stitch machine once serviced. Congrats on those who have found these. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: tegwin
Date: 08-09-2004, 08:36 PM (13 of 16)
| Thanks for the information. I found another machine in the same store and purchased it for $17. It looks similar to the other machine, but it is mounted in a sewing cabinet. The brand is Abraham & Straus , model 100 Deluxe, made in Japan. It's shiny black with lots of chrome trim. It needs the entire bobbin mechanism and a new belt before I can determine if it will actually sew. I also saw an old Kenmore mounted in the sewing cabinet for $21. I didn't buy that one because it looked too old. It was more of a rectangular shape and it was all cast iron. Do you know anything about this type of machine? Tammy |
User: tegwin
Member since: 07-30-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: wghmch
Date: 08-09-2004, 09:06 PM (14 of 16)
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If it was a straight stitch Kenmore from before 1958, it almost certainly was a White. You can usually tell by the prefix to the model # which is on a plate. Sears source # for White was 117. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: momsoldmachine
Date: 10-27-2005, 07:05 AM (15 of 16)
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My mother gave me a sewing machine when she aquired a new one. To my surprise it was the one my grandmother had purchased at a goodwill sale when I was 8 years old. I remember her paying $2.00 for it! I have found one similar to it called a Precision De Luxe Japanese Clone of Singer Model 15. They have photos of my sewing machine, kinda. Mine has The Royal Sewing Machine Co. in gold letters on the side instead of Modern and a few other minor differences. Here are the links! http://www.pmegio.com/sewing/deluxe/12.html (for photos) http://www.pmegio.com/sewing/deluxe_manual/ (for manual) I am new around here, but I hope this helped anyone still looking for clues. Thanks 
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User: momsoldmachine
Member since: 10-27-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: esrun3
Date: 10-27-2005, 09:32 AM (16 of 16)
Hi Momsoldmachine and welcome to SWN!! Glad to have you aboard. 
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
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