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Expertise
Depending on the mechanical knowledge off owner, I can answer just about any question they ask. One lady asked about her feed dogs not going back up, some machines will not go back up unless you turn the wheel over, (start sewing). It sounds simple but sometimes you never think of it.
Experience in the area
I've been servicing sewing machines since 1989, I still service machines for Northwestern Ontario Canada. It is a large area with little or no service people and I can usually tell on the phone if it can be fixed by the owner.
Education/Credentials
I took a 2 year apprentice course with a dealer who was looking to teach and hire. I worked for him for 8 years before moving up to the Northwest, Red Lake area of Ontario.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John | 05/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks!JV By the way I found a ..... |
| Betsy | 05/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I didn't purchase the foot...it was ..... |
| Julie | 04/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Norman! Thank you so much! I appreciate ..... |
| chris | 04/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| nxth | 03/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Norman! |
Recent Answers from Norman Roy
2012-05-17 Rolled Hem Foot:
Hi Betsy, The Singer Merritt has a low shank foot and the high shank will never fit on this machine...I would go back where I bought this foot and ask for a low shank replacement...most stores will do
2012-05-07 Presser foot and model of machine:
Hi Cynthia; First you should change the needle...next the the two buttons on the front of the machines should lift your feed dogs into sewing position to move the material,one to lift the feed dogs
2012-04-30 Singer Model 503:
Hi Jaclyn; I believe it was made in the early 1960's. It was and is a very good zig zag sewing machine. It is very good when sewing through heavy material,it also sews through thin materials. I had one
2012-04-20 Tension issues:
Hi Jenn; I see a few possible problems, 1st may be it's the thread you are use, sometimes they are inconsistent when they are made, they sometimes have thick and thin parts in them. The other
2012-04-12 Singer 401a:
Hi Julie,my youngest is named Julie. Anyway these machines are set for certain threads weights so you will need to reset the thread clearance beside the race hook. If you have the tools and are so
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