atlas machine

One of those all-metal bohemeths? They don't make them like that any more! =20

Don't run it unless the wiring is good, and you know there is no debris inside.

My first suggestion is to get it cleaned/lubbed and make sure the wiring is sound. When I say cleaning, I mean taking all the covers and plates off (top cover, bottom cover, side covers) and getting deep on the inside. Put sewing machine oil (NOT 3-in-1 oil) on all the moving parts; sewing machine gear lubricant on the metal gears (no lube on plastic....). Machines that have been sitting for a long time are usually desperate for thorough good cleaning and lube. If you want to insure you get a good stitch, this is important.

Did it come with a manual?

You are welcome to join us over at the Yahoo "Wefixit" group, we're a bunch of sewing machine shadetree mechanics!

-Irene

-------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.=20

--Mae West=20

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uttered> Dear group'>My daughter just picked up a 1959 ponk atlas sewing machine in a wooden>cabinet for $9.95 at a local goodwill. She got it home, cleaned and oiled it>and it sews fine. The only thing wrong is that a little lever is broken but>still in the box that puts it in reverse. It has screws so we think if we>can get the piece out of the hole that broke off, we can find something>suitableto replace it.>My question is this: is this a good machine? It appears to be fairly heavy>duty and has just gobs of attachments that my 14 y o is dying to jump into.>If anyone could give me info I would surely appreciate it.>Thanks, Sue

It's a good solid machine, bomb-proof enough for a 14yo to be turned loose on. For that money, go for it. You've not exactly got a lot to lose by mucking about with it, have you? After all, it's unlikely ever to be a valuable collectable in your lifetime.

Don't run it unless the wiring is good, and you know there is no debris inside.

My first suggestion is to get it cleaned/lubbed and make sure the wiring is sound. When I say cleaning, I mean taking all the covers and plates off (top cover, bottom cover, side covers) and getting deep on the inside. Put sewing machine oil (NOT 3-in-1 oil) on all the moving parts; sewing machine gear lubricant on the metal gears (no lube on plastic....). Machines that have been sitting for a long time are usually desperate for thorough good cleaning and lube. If you want to insure you get a good stitch, this is important.

Did it come with a manual?

You are welcome to join us over at the Yahoo "Wefixit" group, we're a bunch of sewing machine shadetree mechanics!

-Irene

-------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

--Mae West

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In article , sugrifin of Posted via Supernews,

uttered>AJH,>We now have a sewing date for tomorrow!>I will haul my sewing machine down to her room and we will work on a >skirt and vest! She has had a desire to get into costuming forever. >This is aq door into>that world..her mind is going 90 to nothing>planning projects.

Brilliant! If she lived nearer, I'd suggest she came round to "play" with my two