My new Riccar and Singer 66 pictures
10-18-2014, 04:29 PM
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My new Riccar and Singer 66 pictures
Hello all,
I was able to snap a few pics of my latest machines. I don't think the Riccar SZ 721 had much use. It is immaculate and if I had the original box it could list as NIB. No signs of use and it was real sluggish due to a long stint in storage. The foot pedal shows no scratches as if it was never used. The motor, 1 amp, and pedal were made in Japan and a small tag under the balance wheel said Made in Taiwan. After a quick cleaning and oiling, this machine runs like a new machine. It has several ZZ and a strait stitch,
drop dog and reverse. Weight is about 30 lbs. and is all metal. I see a lot of use for this beauty in the future. Cost including shipping was $57
The other find down in New Orleans last Saturday was a 1926 Singer 66 with cabinet and iron base for $62.50. The 66 should clean up real nice and the base/cabinet looked real good and will be a wintertime project. Hope you enjoy.
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I was able to snap a few pics of my latest machines. I don't think the Riccar SZ 721 had much use. It is immaculate and if I had the original box it could list as NIB. No signs of use and it was real sluggish due to a long stint in storage. The foot pedal shows no scratches as if it was never used. The motor, 1 amp, and pedal were made in Japan and a small tag under the balance wheel said Made in Taiwan. After a quick cleaning and oiling, this machine runs like a new machine. It has several ZZ and a strait stitch,
drop dog and reverse. Weight is about 30 lbs. and is all metal. I see a lot of use for this beauty in the future. Cost including shipping was $57
The other find down in New Orleans last Saturday was a 1926 Singer 66 with cabinet and iron base for $62.50. The 66 should clean up real nice and the base/cabinet looked real good and will be a wintertime project. Hope you enjoy.
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10-18-2014, 07:59 PM
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Wow. 2 beauties. Both are in such great shape, especially the Riccar. Looks like it sews well, too.
I've yet to find a 66 in my area in that kind of shape and at that price point. The really nice ones are far North of $100 and the others are usually pretty rough. I just have to be patient.
I've yet to find a 66 in my area in that kind of shape and at that price point. The really nice ones are far North of $100 and the others are usually pretty rough. I just have to be patient.
10-19-2014, 02:22 AM
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Rodney, you are going to like both machines a lot. Those old Singer 66s can't turn any better than they do unless they are frozen. I freed one up last night. I started with cleaning the heavy build up of crystallized dead oil and I dropped oil on the bottom side, top side then I discovered the problem: someone tried to clean the lint out of the bobbin area - they did not succeed. There were still a couple puppies and kitties in there and the bobbin race was not in right. The bobbin race was jammed over the spring. I had to hit it with a punch and hammer to get it in place then pull it out the normal way. Then that machine was ready for the Indy 500. Maybe you got lucky and it all works right off. The Riccar is a nice machine. You got a great deal, too. I have seen some Riccar machines with internal cleated belts - if they are in bad shape not much you can do with those other than part them out.
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