Please Help Me ID this Nelco (and find a manual)

Looks like a R 1000:

-Irene

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First off - thanks a lot for your reply. Not to question someone who surely knows more about these things than I do, but there appear to be a few differences between the machine pictured at that link and mine. Should I ignore things like different knobs and such?

Unfortunately, there are not pics of the other Nelco models at that site.

Machine manufacturers often made differences in a model every year, even if it was branded the same model name or number, such as location of zig zag lever or the designs on the stitch design knob. However the main things -threading path for example, typically stayed the same.

Call or email Sewusa and ask :)

-Irene

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

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It is not the same, in fact yours is not even a Nelco. It is the Sew N Go, also came as Dial N Sew and probably a few others. The threading may be the same a the other poster states but the patterns and such will be different..

In article , Ron Anderson of SBC

Well, considering that one of the OP's photos was of a badge stating clearly the name NELCO, perhaps he could be excused for assuming that this was, in fact, the marque.

I agree that dealer label is misleading, one might also assume it to be an Necchi or Elna, or perhaps even made by hand by Mr. Jolsen.

In article , Ron Anderson of SBC

No. It says that Jolsen is the dealer, and that he also sells ncchis and Elnas. The Nelco symbol implies, at least to the uninitiated, that the machine is manufactured by Nelco.

Tell you what, I'll send you some pics of some of the machines in my possession, and you can tell me who made them. I reckon I know, but you might have to look carefully ;)

In article , She who would like to be obeyed once every Preston Guild of no.spam uttered

I lie - it looks more as if Jolsen also had a hand in making the Nelco

I do not wish to debate with you. I can tell you I have forgotten more about sewing machines than you will ever know.

In article , Ron Anderson of SBC

I don't doubt it. But I bet there are some of the European ones where I could more than give you a run for your money, hon.

Please. Ron is being polite and helpful, and you are responding belligerently. Please pick a fight with someone else. Me, if you like... I'm neither use nor ornament here.

Alan, Thank you for speaking up. I too appreciate the contributions of Ron to the newsgroup. I am unhappy to see the tone that has been taken lately. Hopefully calmer posters will prevail. I don't post often because I do not have the extensive sewing knowledge that Kate and many others have. I also do not have the time to read the group every day and usually someone else has already answered by the time I read the question. I hope we can keep this group the helpful place it has been for many years.

Marilyn in MN

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Alan is right. Ron is a professional, and he will post a reply to anyone with a machine problem or question. We are fortunate that he is willing to share his knowledge.

-Irene

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

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Thanks, Alan! Emily

"Alan Dicey" wrote in message news:42c5e9cc$0$2040$ snipped-for-privacy@ptn-nntp-reader04.plus.net...

Alan, well said!

However, you're married to one of "our" most valuable contributors. ;-)

And he lying about being neither use nor ornament - after all, he carried my serger to the shop this after noon for it TLC and service (nowt wrong with the little Toyota gem, it's just been well used since I panic bought it this time last year!), put the belt on the treadle, had endless patience with my various sewing insanities, and, at 53 with good walkers legs and a 36" waist, he don't look bad either!

No need, you *know* it's true. :-)

And how wonderful that you publicly acknowledge it. I think you are both very lucky!

The original poster asked a good open question and backed it up with excellent references allowing Ron (from his experience) to answer immediately and me (from my ignorance) to research some of the background.

The Internet is a wonderful thing, and the information you get is sometimes worth more than you pay for it.

The machine in question is badged Sew'N-Go. The manufacturer is Sanshin, from the evidence of the serial plate. The dealer's sticker is headed Nelco and claims Leon Jolson as its author.

It looks to me as if Leon Jolson *was* NELCO.