Thread: 221 vs 222

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a FW 221 and a 222? Prices vary incredibly! Apparently there are fewer of the 222s?

The 222 Featherweight has a removable base to convert it to a free-arm and you can also drop the feed-dogs. There were fewer of them produced. I understand that because of patent protection, more of them were sold in Canada than in the USA.

Explains why most of the ones for sale are in the UK!?

Originally Posted by Skid

Explains why most of the ones for sale are in the UK!?

I have one of each (white 221, black 222) As I understand it, I think all the 222's were made in Scotland - those sold in Canada/USA were shipped there, and then had the lower voltage motor fitted at that point.

If I've got it wrong, then I apologise. I do know that mine 222 is called a 222K because of being made in Scotland, and both mine have the higher voltage motor.