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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-09-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Thanks Miriam. I knew it was a visual aid, didn't...

Thanks Miriam. I knew it was a visual aid, didn't figure out what kind.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-09-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Here is Sophia mounted in the "Purple Passion"...

Here is Sophia mounted in the "Purple Passion" Singer 66 cabinet. I have not found a thing I do not love about this sewing machine. I thought you might like to see a pic of her stitch plate and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-04-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

I guess it is possible. I received an Email reply...

I guess it is possible. I received an Email reply from Judy at the above link. The Singer plant was closed down in 1968 and all records were destroyed. She also mentioned that the foot controller is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-03-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Another 306m Update

Yes, I have finally determined that the 306m was made in Monza, Italy. I found this website this afternoon. Mystery solved. So, Sophia will remain her name.
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-03-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Another 306m Update

I received my S-C order with the 206x13 needles for "Sofia". I was really praying that she had not been modified to take 15x1 needles. Thanks Nancy for the 306 manual. Without it I would have spent a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-23-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Thanks again Joe. You are becoming the supreme...

Thanks again Joe. You are becoming the supreme oracle of all sewing machine information. So, I have another question. I posted a picture of the 306 motor. I do not see grease ports on the motor. Is...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-23-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Thanks Joe. That jeweler glass is added to my...

Thanks Joe. That jeweler glass is added to my shopping list.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-23-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Joe, you mentioned you have a jewelers glass. I...

Joe, you mentioned you have a jewelers glass. I think that is what you called it. Where did you buy yours? How much? In the "old days" I could read the numbers on sewing machine needles. No longer...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-23-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Sew Classic. Schmetz needles which I prefer. ...

Sew Classic. Schmetz needles which I prefer.

http://shop.sew-classic.com/206x13-Sewing-Machine-Needles_c46.htm
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-23-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Thanks CD. Today I will be bringing in the...

Thanks CD. Today I will be bringing in the treadle irons and the wood top. I have a friend who can route out larger mounting holes for the 306 to mount her on the top. Once I receive the 206x13...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-22-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Thank you ever so much Nancy. I spent a lot of...

Thank you ever so much Nancy. I spent a lot of time looking for a free one. :thumbup:
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-22-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Finally pics of the 306m

I am soooo in love with this sewing machine.:p Project for the day will to bring a cabinet in for her. She has her nicks and dings, needs oiling and greasing and a new motor belt. The lugged motor...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

I like your set up CD. Simple and uncomplicated....

I like your set up CD. Simple and uncomplicated. I do have a set of irons from a treadle cabinet that arrived at my house in shattered pieces. Long story on that one. The sewing machine was an 1893...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

306M update

My DD picked up the 306M for me yesterday. She needs a new motor belt as the one that is on her is very loose. After plugging her in I briefly gave her a test drive. All operating systems appear to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Thanks Candace. I also found several pics on the...

Thanks Candace. I also found several pics on the Internet of the 306 set up as treadle machines. Now, that really interests me! When I get her home in a few days I will do a treadle transplant.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Candace, the link found mentions that the 306...

Candace, the link found mentions that the 306 does not have a bobbin slide plate to access the bobbin. The machine is tilted back to change the bobbin. Actually I think that is a great idea as...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

I am sure that this machine does not come with...

I am sure that this machine does not come with any goodies. But I have a very good OSMG that might have what she needs. I did learn that the 306 takes a type 55623 bobbin. I am now off to find out...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Here is an Internet link with some good pics of...

Here is an Internet link with some good pics of the Singer 306. About half way down there is a picture of the bobbin assy. According to this site it also takes a different bobbin kind of bobbin. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,124
Posted By Caroline S

Singer 306M questions

I bid on and won a Singer 306M. I bid on it thinking that surely someone would outbid me. Hah, it did not happen. After some internet research I learned that it uses 206x13 needles, has a very funky...
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