[Balloon-makers] Propane tanks and sewing machines

[Norm Best]

Curtis          On your older Singer . it might be , not enough 3 in 1 oil 
on the ball bearing , you really have to drown it .      Just a thought . 
Norm
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cpack" <cpackdo at citynet.net>
To: "Paul Vincent Craven" <paul at cravenfamily.com>; 
<balloon-makers at taleos.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Balloon-makers] Propane tanks and sewing machines


> Hello Paul,
> I have a newer single needle Yamata that I am well pleased with. My double
> needle is a 1930 - 40s Model Singer which I both love and hate. When it 
> runs
> smooth it is a joy to sew with. When the gremlins are active it shreads
> thread and tensions change by the minute.
> Big hooks allow longer continuous seams without the hassle of changing mid
> seam. Sewing smaller balloons ( gores 50 - 55 feet or so ) it isn't a
> problem but longer gores can run short on thread.
> I  was able to get a look at one of the small composite tanks at XLTA
> Amherst this year. Zach brought a tank minus the plastic outside frame. 
> The
> capacity may be smaller but three could be used if weight is not a 
> critical
> issue. I have found it is much easier to deal with multiple lighter tanks
> rather than one larger tank. We strive to keep each component "liftable" 
> by
> one person.
> Be aware that some tanks are not tapped for multiple service ( liquid and
> vapor) and so alternate means may be needed ( i.e. using a combined liquid
> and pressure relief valve ( such as the Sherwood PV3250ALG)  and using the
> pressure relief port for a vapor service valve.Composite tanks are an
> exciting development in ballooning.
> Fly safe,
> Curtis
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Vincent Craven" <paul at cravenfamily.com>
> To: <balloon-makers at taleos.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Balloon-makers] Propane tanks and sewing machines
>
>
>> Hi, a few questions:
>>
>> Has anyone tried the composite tanks yet? I can only find them up to
>> 33 lb / 8 gallon. I'm used to flying 10 gal tanks. I'm debating the
>> merits of smaller composite tanks vs larger steel ones.
>>
>> Second question, seen any good sewing machines on the market lately?
>> I'd prefer a used one probably. Split-needle bar would be nice. Any
>> opinion on these brands? I've used Adler before, but they are out of
>> business.
>> Juki
>> Artisan
>> Highlead
>> Yamata
>>
>> Are big hooks better?
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