| General Features |
1.Cast Aluminum
Molded Sewing Head
Exclusive Feature |
The
advantages of die-cast molding versus welding are many and very
important. Molding is not only more precise than welding, it uniformly
produces a stronger machine with a longer and more trouble-free life
span. No doubt, this is the reason every major manufacturer of sewing
machines uses this superior method of construction. |
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2.Double-Capacity
Bobbin (Standard)
Exclusive Feature |
Although the regular size
bobbin is available for each machine, Gammill offers the larger, almost
double capacity bobbin as standard equipment on four of its five models. |
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3.Gear/Shaft Power
Transfer
Exclusive Feature |
There are two ways to connect
the upper and lower shafts for the transfer of power which is so
important to proper timing of a sewing machine. Gammill uses the
direct-drive (gear/shaft) method of power transfer similar to the drive
shaft in an automobile. This means there is no belt to stretch, slip,
or break as there is with the competitors' welded machines, all of
which have the more troublesome belt drive. (Gammill uses metal gears
and packs them in grease for a lifetime of trouble-free service.) |
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4.Automatic Thread
Escapement Opener
Exclusive Feature |
This technically advanced
feature actually reduces the stress on the top thread as it passes
through the escapement. In simple terms, it allows the use of a wider
range of thread types without thread fraying. Equally important, it
maintains consistent stitch quality regardless of sewing speed. It
works great, and only Gammill has it. |
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5. Straight Diagonal
Stitching (Gam-Guide™
)
Exclusive Feature |
One of the most exciting new
developments for hand-guided quilting machines is the Gam-Guide™.
Until this breakthrough, it had been virtually impossible for operators
of hand-guided machines to sew perfectly straight diagonal lines for
such things as stars, cross-hatching, diamonds, triangles, or following
angular pieces in tops. With the Gam-Guide™,
all these feats are accomplished with ease and perfection.
Professionals consider the Gam-Guide™
a must for hand-guided machines. |
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6. Molded
Multi-Function Gam-Foot™
Exclusive Feature |
The Gam-Foot™ was
developed to accomplish several important functions: (A) Better
visibility of the needle entering the fabric while "stitching in the
ditch", due to its large needle hole and low profile front toe design.
(B) The round ½ inch diameter sole permits the operator to
use the edge of the foot as a guide while making the popular
¼ inch allowance for outline quilting. (C) The Gam-Foot's
unique shape permits use of the important Gam-Guide™
bar while its shielded backside offers protection to the machine's
needle when stitching diagonal straight lines. |
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7. Variable Stroke
Hopping (Dancing) Foot™
Exclusive Feature |
The hopping foot is one of
Gammill's most important developments for hand-guided quilting
machines. It allows the machine to "walk" rather than slide over seams
or thick fiberfill. For the Classic, Optimum,
and Supreme, we have improved the design by making
its stroke adjustable. Now the operator can select the proper height
stroke for each quilt, spread, or comforter regardless of thickness.
Yes, and this time we patented it. |
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8. Optional
Two-Station Electronic Needle Positioner
Exclusive Feature |
In sewing, ordinarily, you
want the needle to stop in the "down" position, ready for the
continuation of quilting. Only when you finish the seam do you want the
needle to stop in the "up" position. Gammill's Two-Station Electronic
Needle Positioner allows the operator to select either "up" or "down"
position simply by pushing a button. |
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9. Smudge-Free Wheel
Track System
Exclusive Feature |
The industry's finest quality
track system offers the smoothest feel and the easiest guiding
possible. The special phenolic wheels make their contact with a molded
stainless steel insert which is recessed into a specially extruded
anodized track form. The use of this anodized material, combined with
the recessed insert design, virtually eliminates the possibility of
smudges on your clothing or quilted fabric. This smudge-free feature
cannot be claimed if machine wheel contact is made with exposed
aluminum edges or exposed steel bars used by others. |
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| 10. Focusable
Stylaser™ |
Instead of using a metal
pointer as a stylus to trace pantoquilt patterns, Gammill machines are
equipped with a laser stylus. A small red dot of light tells the
operator exactly where the stylus is pointing. With this additional
accuracy, we now offer a portable stylaser kit (Stencil Kit™)
which permits the stylaser to be moved to the needle end of the sewing
head's top arm. When this is done, the operator can now duplicate
(trace) printed stencil patterns in blocks, circles and corners of
quilt tops and bedspreads without having to draw patterns on the
fabric. Equally important, the operator is positioned on the needle end
of the machine where view of the work being done is best. |
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11. One-Step
Adjustable Pick-Up Roller (Stand Models GS-1 and GS-3)
Exclusive Feature |
Stand models GS-1
(for Classic & Optimum
machines) and GS-3 (for Premier
machine) have, as standard equipment, a revolutionary new one-step
elevation system for adjusting the fabric pick-up roller. No longer
does the operator have to go to both ends of the stand to adjust the
pick-up roller height as the quilted fabric accumulates. By simply
turning one crank from one position, both ends of the pick-up roller
will raise (or lower) equally. No other pick-up roller adjustment
method is as convenient, as fast, or as accurate. |
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12. Heavy-Duty
Fabric Handling Rollers
Exclusive Feature |
Both GS-1
and GS-2 stands feature steel 2 ½ inch
diameter fabric handling rollers supported by commercial pillow-block
bearings. These larger rollers are approximately 40% more resistant to
bending and bowing than are the smaller rollers used by others. This is
very important for straight pantoquilt pattern and channel quilting.
Also important, these larger rollers make the lining roller strong
enough to support massive amounts of lining for continuous lining flow,
if desired, for mass production. |
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| 13. Delivery
& Training |
Although a large percentage of
our equipment is shipped by common carrier, since 1966 Gammill has
offered delivery and personal training by its own professional staff. |
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14. Instinctively
Service Oriented
Exclusive Feature |
Gammill has always, when
needed, offered excellent service during and after the sale. It is
comforting to know a friendly and knowledgeable technician is available
if problems arise. Another good example of our unparalleled service is
our record of more than 1,000 personal deliveries which included
professional training. Personal deliveries have been made to customers
in five time zones, 48 states, and five Canadian provinces. |
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15. Experience
(Continuous Since 1951)
Exclusive Feature |
The originator and founder of
the Gammill Quilting Machine Company has been selling and servicing
sewing machines continuously since 1951. No competitor can offer this
kind of experience! |
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Performance
Features
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1. Auxiliary
Intermittent Tension™
Exclusive Feature |
Coupled with the standard
thread tension, this patented intermittent tension adds just the right
additional tension at the proper time to form a more perfect stitch. |
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2. Automatic Thread
Escapement Opener
Exclusive Feature |
This technically advanced
feature actually reduces the stress on the top thread as it passes
through the escapement. In simple terms, it allows the use of a wider
range of thread types without thread fraying. Equally important, it
maintains consistent stitch quality regardless of sewing speed. It
works great, and only Gammill has it. |
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3. Variable Stroke
Hopping (Dancing) Foot™
Exclusive Feature |
The hopping foot is one of
Gammill's most important developments for hand-guided quilting
machines. It allows the machine to "walk" rather than slide over seams
or thick fiberfill. For the Classic, Optimum,
and Supreme, we have improved the design by making
its stroke adjustable. Now the operator can select the proper height
stroke for each quilt, spread, or comforter regardless of thickness.
Yes, and this time we patented it. |
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| 4. Sewing Head
Motors |
Gammill's powerful motors are
produced to meet rigid requirements by one of the United States'
largest manufacturers of specialty motors. Three different motor units
are available to meet specific needs. These reasonably priced motors
are available from many sources and are installed on top for maximum
accessability and cool running service. |
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5. Eccentric Axle
Exclusive Feature |
It is important that each
corresponding wheel support equal weight for smooth, quiet performance.
Adjustable eccentric axles make this possible on the Gammill quilting
machine. |
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6. Specially
Designed Wheels
Exclusive Feature |
All of the machine's carriage
wheels are of the finest quality available. They are constructed of
almost indestructible phenolic material with sealed steel bearings.
Equally important, they are designed to fit Gammill's special track. No
other wheel/track combination glides as smoothly as a Gammill. |
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7. Ten-Wheel
Carriage System
Exclusive Feature |
One of the secrets to
Gammill's smooth and easy gliding is the exclusive ten "vertical" wheel
carriage system which gives stability without adding resistance. |
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| 8. Focusable
Stylaser™ |
Instead of using a metal
pointer as a stylus to trace pantoquilt patterns, Gammill machines are
equipped with a laser stylus. A small red dot of light tells the
operator exactly where the stylus is pointing. With this additional
accuracy, we now offer a portable stylaser kit (Stencil Kit™)
which permits the stylaser to be moved to the needle end of the sewing
head's top arm. When this is done, the operator can now duplicate
(trace) printed stencil patterns in blocks, circles and corners of
quilt tops and bedspreads without having to draw patterns on the
fabric. Equally important, the operator is positioned on the needle end
of the machine where view of the work being done is best. |
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9. Circle-Ease™
Exclusive Feature |
Another great new tool
available for each Gammill two-control quilting machine is called Circle-Ease™.
Perfect circles can be made in a wide range of sizes and variations.
Make circles within circles or intermingle circles, such as the double
wedding ring pattern, or make circles around stencil patterns.
Perfectly round circles are beautiful and can be used in many
applications. Just use your imagination for unlimited possibilities. |
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10. Heavy-Duty
Fabric Handling Rollers
Exclusive Feature |
Both GS-1
and GS-2 stands feature steel 2 ½ inch
diameter fabric handling rollers supported by commercial pillow-block
bearings. These larger rollers are approximately 40% more resistant to
bending and bowing than are the smaller rollers used by others. This is
very important for straight pantoquilt pattern and channel quilting.
Also important, these larger rollers make the lining roller strong
enough to support massive amounts of lining for continuous lining flow,
if desired, for mass production. |
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11. More Accurate
Fabric Tautness
Exclusive Feature |
Since proper fabric tautness
is so important to the perfect look of your quilted product, each
fabric handling roller contains gears with thirty-eight adjustments (or
stops) per revolution for the most precise adjustment possible when
tightening the fabric. Improper fabric tautness can cause your spread or
comforter to be stretched, drawn, or unevenly quilted. So, with this
important feature, you can get that perfect quilted look every time. |
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| 12. Thread
Lubrication Unit |
The purpose of the thread
lubrication unit is to help the thread slide through the needle with
less friction. This helps keep the needle cool and allows for a wider
variety of thread usage. It also smoothes the thread and helps
eliminate lint accumulation in the sewing mechanism. |
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Convenience
Features
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| 1. More Capacity per
Size of Throat |
By die-casting the sewing
head, we can "sculpture" the shape of the machine's throat, maximizing
its capacity. |
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2. Double-Capacity
Bobbin (Standard)
Exclusive Feature |
Although the regular size
bobbin is available for each machine, Gammill offers the larger, almost
double capacity bobbin as standard equipment on four of its five models. |
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3. Built-On Bobbin
Winder
Exclusive Feature |
With the convenient built-on
bobbin winder, your next bobbin is wound as you sew, automatically
stopping when filled. |
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4. Centralized
Lubrication System
Exclusive Feature |
Seven bearings and cams are
lubricated from one central oil reservoir, a real convenience when
servicing the machine. |
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5. Straight Diagonal
Stitching (Gam-Guide™
)
Exclusive Feature |
One of the most exciting new
developments for hand-guided quilting machines is the Gam-Guide™.
Until this breakthrough, it had been virtually impossible for operators
of hand-guided machines to sew perfectly straight diagonal lines for
such things as stars, cross-hatching, diamonds, triangles, or following
angular pieces in tops. With the Gam-Guide™,
all these feats are accomplished with ease and perfection.
Professionals consider the Gam-Guide™
a must for hand-guided machines. |
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6. Molded
Multi-Function Gam-Foot™
Exclusive Feature |
The Gam-Foot™ was
developed to accomplish several important functions: (A) Better
visibility of the needle entering the fabric while "stitching in the
ditch", due to its large needle hole and low profile front toe design.
(B) The round ½ inch diameter sole permits the operator to
use the edge of the foot as a guide while making the popular
¼ inch allowance for outline quilting. (C) The Gam-Foot's
unique shape permits use of the important Gam-Guide™
bar while its shielded backside offers protection to the machine's
needle when stitching diagonal straight lines. |
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| 7. Variable Speed
Control |
Naturally, we give our
machines a variable needle speed control. The operator may select the
most comfortable sewing speed for each pattern regardless of intricacy.
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| 8. Channel
Lock™ |
If you choose the optional
electromagnetic locking device, you can create perfectly straight
horizontal lines for accurate channel quilting simply by pushing a
button. |
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| 9. Fluorescent Light
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Each machine is equipped with
a fluorescent light conveniently located over the stitching area. A
black-light tube can be inserted in the fixture when custom pattern
quilting is required. There is no blocked view of the machine's needle
by its light fixture or handles as there is with some other brands. |
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10. No-Glare Light
Fixture
Exclusive Feature |
All Gammill machine light
fixtures are designed to illuminate the stitching area without glaring
in the operator's eyes. There is a definite and noticable difference in
Gammill's light fixture and all others! |
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11. Optional
Two-Station Needle Positioner
Exclusive Feature |
In sewing, ordinarily, you
want the needle to stop in the "down" position, ready for the
continuation of quilting. Only when you finish the seam do you want the
needle to stop in the "up" position. Gammill's Two-Station Electronic
Needle Positioner allows the operator to select either "up" or "down"
position simply by pushing a button. |
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| 12. Thread
Trimming (Top and Bottom) |
By simply drawing the bobbin
thread up through the top fabric, both top and bobbin threads can be
trimmed simultaneously without leaving tags. This method is preferred
by professionals since now it is not necessary to buy the unreliable
mechanical trimmer which only trims the underneath thread and also
leaves tags which must be removed later. While this can be done with
all five of Gammill's standard models, the Two-Station Electronic
Needle Positioner makes bobbin thread trimming even easier and faster. |
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| 13. Two-Way
Control System |
Everyone likes our development
of the Gammill Two-Way Control System, and most operators use both
controls extensively. One set of control handles is conveniently
positioned on the needle end of the machine for perfect control and
visibilty while outline or freestyle quilting. A second set of controls
is built onto the other side of the machine for use when tracing, with
the built-on stylaser, any of our beautiful pantoquilt patterns, or
patterns you may produce yourself. The development of the Gammill
Two-Way Control System naturally makes our quilter more versatile by
the use of pantoquilt patterns. These pantoquilt patterns eliminate the
need for the high degree of skill that is required with the stationary
machine method of quilting where the fabric must be moved and patterns
memorized by the operator. |
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14. Smudge-Free
Wheel Track System
Exclusive Feature |
The industry's finest quality
track system offers the smoothest feel and the easiest guiding
possible. The special phenolic wheels make their contact with a molded
stainless steel insert which is recessed into a specially extruded
anodized track form. The use of this anodized material, combined with
the recessed insert design, virtually eliminates the possibility of
smudges on your clothing or quilted fabric. This smudge-free feature
cannot be claimed if machine wheel contact is made with exposed
aluminum edges or exposed steel bars used by others. |
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15. Full-Size
Pantoquilt™ Pattern Shield
Exclusive Feature |
All Gammill stands feature a
clear pattern shield which covers the entire top of the pattern board.
Your pantoquilt patterns may be placed in any position or angle while
being protected from damage. |
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16. Spool/Cone
Thread Stand
Exclusive Feature |
In those instances when a
small spool of thread must be used (such as metallic or monofillament),
there is a special spool-cone stand available which will handle both
large cones and small spools. |
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| 17. Adjustable
Height |
All three stands are
adjustable in height for individual operator comfort and feature
heavy-duty cushioned levelers. |
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| 18. Custom Length
Stands |
Gammill quilting machine
stands are produced in standard 12 or 14 foot lengths (depending on
model). However, for special needs custom stands may be ordered in
lengths from 8 to 14 feet. |
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| 19. Swivel Casters
for Stand |
For those situations when
frequent shifting of the quilter from place to place is necessary,
Gammill offers dual-wheel, lockable casters (which also serve as
levelers) to make moving the quilting stand very easy for even the
smallest person. |
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20. One-Step
Adjustable Pick-Up Roller (Stand Models GS-1 and GS-3)
Exclusive Feature |
Stand models GS-1
(for Classic & Optimum
machines) and GS-3 (for Premier
machine) have, as standard equipment, a revolutionary new one-step
elevation system for adjusting the fabric pick-up roller. No longer
does the operator have to go to both ends of the stand to adjust the
pick-up roller height as the quilted fabric accumulates. By simply
turning one crank from one position, both ends of the pick-up roller
will raise (or lower) equally. No other pick-up roller adjustment
method is as convenient, as fast, or as accurate. |
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21. Torque Wheel
Convenience (Manual Fabric Advance System)
Exclusive Feature |
All three fabric handling
rollers (top, lining, and pick-up) contain torque wheels, making the
loading, advancing, and tauting of the fabric much faster, easier, and
more convenient. |
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| 22. Continuous Feed
of Batting |
All relatively compact,
Gammill quilting machine stands have enough space underneath to store
large commercial rolls of fiberfill. With this convenient feature, it
is now possible to have continuous flow of fiberfill from the storage
directly into the quilt or spread without being handled. Of course, it
is still possible to use pre-cut sizes or individually packaged
batting, as well. |
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23. Zip-Off Leader
Edges for Quick Reload
Exclusive Feature |
Optionally available is a
leader system with zip-on/zip-off edges. With zipper leader edges,
fabric may be loaded and unloaded much more quickly, actually reducing
set-up time by approximately one-half. This is just one more exclusive
Gammill innovation. |
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| 24. Motorized
Fabric Advance |
In addition to the convenient
hand-wheel fabric advance system which is furnished with each model GS-1
and GS-2 stand, a high-quality fabric advance motor
is also available at a competitive price. This heavy-duty motor
features a magnetic brake and is reversible. |
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Dependability
Features
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1. Cast Aluminum
Molded Sewing Head
Exclusive Feature |
The advantages of die-cast
molding versus welding are many and very important. Molding is not only
more precise than welding, it uniformly produces a stronger machine
with a longer and more trouble-free life span. No doubt, this is the
reason every major manufacturer of sewing machines uses this superior
method of construction. |
|
2. Gear/Shaft Power
Transfer (Direct Drive vs. Belt Drive)
Exclusive Feature |
There are two ways to connect
the upper and lower shafts for the transfer of power which is so
important to proper timing of a sewing machine. Gammill uses the
direct-drive (gear/shaft) method of power transfer similar to the drive
shaft in an automobile. This means there is no belt to stretch, slip,
or break as there is with the competitors' welded machines, all of
which have the more troublesome belt drive. (Gammill uses metal gears
and packs them in grease for a lifetime of trouble-free service.) |
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3. Heavy-Duty
Steel Shaft Bearings
Exclusive Feature |
Only the Premier,
Classic, Optimum,
and Supreme have the same heavy-duty steel shaft
bearings as other industrial sewing machines. What's more, they have,
not two or three, but five top shaft bearings for added smoothness and
durability. |
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4. Steel Bushings
Exclusive Feature |
Another example of Gammill's
superior industrial quality is the type of bushings used. All needle
bar, hopping foot, and hook shaft bushings are made of long-lasting
steel, as opposed to the softer brass bushings used by the competitors. |
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5. All Steel Stand
Construction (Various Stands for Different Machines and Purposes)
Exclusive Feature |
Gammill offers either of three
styles of quilting stands with its Premier, Classic,
Optimum and Supreme
models. They are constructed of 100% steel and feature a truss design
for strength and durability. |
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6. Hemmed Fabric
Leaders
Exclusive Feature |
All fabric handling rollers
are equipped with 10 oz. canvas leaders to carry material from roller
to quilting area. Hemming the leader edges causes them to resist
stretching, maintain proper shape, and last many times longer than
leaders without hems. |
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Versatility
Features
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| 1. Removable
Quilting Feet |
Gammill's specially designed
molded quilting feet offer excellent visibility when outline and
freestyle quilting. They are also removable, making it possible to
install new attachments for other purposes as they are introduced.
Example: It would not have been possible to develop the Gam-Guide™
for straight diagonal sewing had it not been for the removable foot
feature. |
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| 2.
Pantoquilt™ Patterns |
Gammill Quilting Machine
Company is the primary distributor of pantoquilt patterns by Norma
Counce-Woods, producer of one of the most complete line of machine
quilting patterns found anywhere. Many of the patterns are copyrighted
by Mrs. Woods. Continuous line printed stencil patterns are also
available at Gammill's. |
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| 3. Adjustable
Stitching Area |
Model GS-1
stand features an adjustable stitching area to accommodate two sizes of
sewing heads (Classic and Optimum).
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4. Individual
Preference of Lining and Top Fabric Roller Positions
Exclusive Feature |
While operating the Gammill
from the outline side, the lining and top fabric rollers may be
arranged so the operator has maximum use of his or her arm reach for
controlling the machine and also using the Gam-Guide™
However, if narrow strips of fiberfill are being used, these rollers
may be re-arranged for more convenience in adding pieces of fiberfill
as needed. |
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5. Comforter
Quilting System
Exclusive Feature |
With the zipper leader edge
system, another option becomes available - the comforter quilting kit.
Unlike bedspreads, comforters are usually "pillowcased" before
quilting, and they can become twisted if they are rolled onto a roller
prior to being quilted. The comforter quilting kit carries the
pillowcased item through a longer route to avoid its being rolled onto
rollers until after the quilting process is completed. This greatly
reduces the probability of its becoming twisted. |
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| 6. Selection of
Sewing Head Sizes |
Gammill offers four sizes of
new specially designed hand-guided quilting machines plus one modified
standard industrial size machine for your quilting needs - a quilting
machine for every quilting purpose and budget. |
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| 7. Stencil Kit™
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You can trace stencil patterns
in circles, squares, border corners, etc., by moving our Portable
Stylaser to the top of the machine's upper arm. This allows the
operator to work from the needle end of the machine where control and
visibility are best. |
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Safety Features
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| 1. Three Way On/Off
Switch |
Each machine is equipped with
a three-way switch for convenience and safety. This means the machine
can be turned off with the closest switch regardless of the switch used
to turn it on. |
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2. Ergonomically
Designed Controls
Exclusive Feature |
You will notice all Gammill
quilting machines are equipped with contoured handles for comfort and
health. |
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3. Safeguards
Exclusive Feature |
Fuse protection, molded motor
belt guards, and take-up lever shields are small items, but important
safety features. Just three more examples of Gammill's thoroughness and
attention to detail. |
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Service
Features
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| 1. Delivery
& Training |
Although a large percentage of
our equipment is shipped by common carrier, since 1966 Gammill has
offered delivery and personal training by their own professional staff. |
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| 2. Supplies |
Supplies such as batting,
linings, threads, parts, and patterns are shipped daily from Gammill's
spacious warehouse in West Plains, Missouri. (Call for our list of
supplies and prices.) |
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| 3. Service Warranty |
Three years free in-shop
service on each new Gammill quilting machine. (Call for details!) |
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| 4. Service
Department |
Technicians in Gammill's
service department are capable of repairing almost every brand of
hand-guided quilting machine. |
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| 5. Trade-In
Department |
You can always find from 10 to
30 quilting machines of almost every brand in Gammill's huge trade-in
department. |
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6. Service
Information and Trouble-Shooting Guide
Exclusive Feature |
Each machine is shipped with
technician service information and a trouble-shooting guide. |
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7. Instinctively
Service Oriented
Exclusive Feature |
Gammill has always, when
needed, offered excellent service during and after the sale. It is
comforting to know a friendly and knowledgeable technician is available
if problems arise. Another good example of our unparalleled service is
our record of more than 1,000 personal deliveries which included
professional training. Personal deliveries have been made to customers
in five time zones, 48 states, and five Canadian provinces. |
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8. Experience
(Continuous Since 1951)
Exclusive Feature |
The originator and founder of
the Gammill Quilting Machine Company has been selling and servicing
sewing machines continuously since 1951. No competitor can offer this
kind of experience! |
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