The Signature (or 7 Jewel) is another example of a fine running Japanese made machine. It has a unique type of cam that sits atop the machine, don't have the other cams, but do have the manual.
Unlike the Pfaff 130 it does not complain when starting in ZZ.
It came with possibly the nicest condition case I have ever had, must have been in the upstairs closet and not in the basement
It has the older style top thread tension dial; like industrial where it turns around more than once
Although missing L-R-C it has an easy to use ZZ and a push-button reverse
The motor is a hefty 1.3A
The stitch length has an odd number font but they added "clicks" to the dial so it snaps into positions
Its a pretty little machine
I found a full set of cams and attachments last week which should fit mine. What do you use for machine polish?
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ReplyDeleteI like two levels of polishing compounds Fine like TR3 and rubbing compound
DeleteYou know you are in for the long haul when the fine wont work and the rubbing compound does
Thank you. Hope mine won't be too much of a project. Yours is lovely. My father worked for Montgomery Wards and had beautiful blue eyes so I found one to remind me of him.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to find a set of cams for my 7 jewel. I haven't officially gotten it up and running yet but it is all moving when I turn the hand wheel. Tight but I'm sure oil and TLC will prevail. It's rough. But in a cabinet with a knee control. I can't wait to fire it up.
ReplyDeleteI recently purchased one as well -- and I'm also hunting down a set of cams! I was thinking if I ever find them, I'd get a 3d printer model for them so they can be made. Or maybe if we find someone who has them, if they can help!
DeleteMy daughter just gave me this machine, she bought it from a goodwill store.
ReplyDeleteNeeds some tic but it has all the cams.
Hi, I bought 788 montgomery. That´s similar than picture, but the machine doesn´t come with the dial tensor. Somebody could send me a pictures of the dial tensor disassmeble. thanks
ReplyDeleteI just acquired ( free, someone was tossing it) a machine like this there are some differences , it kinda of works, so I'm going to take to a shop .
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