So lucky! Each of these machines looks restorable and usable with some TLC. I chuckled when you mentioned the "state of your workshop". Pretty funny - you should see mine!
Thank you for taking the time to show us your new machines. I really enjoyed seeing them. It would be great if you could show some footage of any restoration work you do.
I plugged a normal foot control into a knee-lever controlled Singer 201K and hey bingo, it worked perfectly. So you can purchase knee-lver controlled machines and use noraml foot controls on them.
'Pinnock was an Australian made machine'.... yay. Thanks so much for sharing the new haul. I love your videos, always interesting and fresh. Love the Pinnock one on that cabinet. I have missed a few in the past. Take care and stay well !
According to Trove Pinnock started mid 1930 raising £1000000 investments building factory in semi rural Penrith west of Sydney Initially all parts were imported until local assemblage started All parts were made there except for an imported German Wertheim electric motor as local industries were not up to it Japanese imports killed the company in sixties
It's impossible to know for sure as the same head may have been treadle or hand crank. The fact that the decals don't match is a good indication it was once in a treadle.
Wow! Wow! Wow! All these sewing machines are masterpieces!! I loved your haul!! To much fun!! Thank you so much for sharing so great information about them! Had a splendid time see them.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Oh Yes! Yes! love it so much! and I would like to see them work. Would you do a video on them sewing? Only if you can and if you have the time.
An aged friend gave me her Elna Supermatic with all accessories. I was SO excited. It’s an amazing machine and runs smoothly and and quietly. It was a true find. I am addicted to vintage machines but I can’t explain why. Is it the quality or styling (or am I a potential hoarder)?. Today’s computerised machines, straight out of Asia, have little appeal,
I was delighted to discover your channel. After finishing your Vintage Sewing Machine Haul episodes, I decided to pull out the first vintage machine that I purchased, a Whitney Universal made in Great Britain. I have been unable to identify it with the serial number. Although I found information on the Universal sewing machine, I an uncertain if it is the same as the Whitney Universal. Are you familiar with Whitney Universal sewing machine? It is a hand crank machine with a bullet type bobbin. Any information that you shared will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns I have found the information about the machine that I was seeking. It pays to get the name right. Since the name was worn out, I completely got it wrong. After looking at the decal located above the bobbin winder more carely, I discovered that the actual name is Wm Whiteley Ltd. London.
@@jennievpollard77 It's a rebadged Jones machine. Made in Guide Bridge, near Manchester. I was less than a quarter of a mile away from the site of the old factory where that would have been made, just an hour ago! I drive past it on my commute!
