Straw braid sewing zigzag machines advice

[George Leca]

I have recently acquired two straw braid machines; both made by Grossman

Straw Braid Sewing Machines Grossmann

• George Leca
• Nov 28, 2018

, one Dresdenia and one Anita B (pictured below). The Anita B (zigzag) has a adjustable guide which has in my case two dials one horizontal (cylinder) and one vertical (wheel) - pictured below

Anita B Dials

• George Leca
• Nov 28, 2018

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Anybody knows what are the dials for (I cannot see what they are doing, mine might be incapacitated).
Many thanks,
George

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

I saw the pix before I read your accompanying text and I swear the first thing that came to mind was; "Where the heck could I find a manual to run this thing??"

 

[George Leca]

Well, mystery of the dials is solved. It looks they are there for a finer additional guide (almost never bought or used) (see the pic). As for the manual, I would love one, but never seem or heard about one in existence.

 

[Bertie.Wooster]

Well, mystery of the dials is solved. It looks they are there for a finer additional guide (almost never bought or used) (see the pic). As for the manual, I would love one, but never seem or heard about one in existence. View attachment 146234

Sorry for reviving an old thread!

George, does the Anita B do straight stitches as well? I might have an opportunity to get one myself. I currently have a Dresdenia B. What machine do you prefer using?