Follow up to "Son bought me featherweight"

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01-03-2013, 10:15 AM

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quiltmom04

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Originally Posted by jlhmnj

I wouldn't blame ebay so much as the offending seller and/ or UPS, USPS, or FedEx. Any decent seller would make good on damages and would pack to prevent them from happening. I have found ebay effective in returning my money from sellers when there was a problem.

Jon

The seller is going to send me a new bobbin winder - no question asked. Now I'm just trying to resolve the power issue. Anyone have any ideas what a replacement motor should cost me?

01-03-2013, 10:59 AM

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Used FW motors sell for about $75 shipping included on ebay.

01-06-2013, 09:24 PM

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What is the serial number on the machine?

01-07-2013, 03:04 PM

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Do you have pictures yet?

01-09-2013, 06:57 AM

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It's really adorable. I got a 50 watt voltage converter. Turns out I need a 100 watt. Hope to get that in by Friday!

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01-09-2013, 07:20 AM

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Joe's right a replacement motor will run you around $100, but well worth it! I bought a little 99 with the European voltage. I just turned that machine into a HC, but with your little FW - I'd get a new motor. You will love sewing with that machine! What a nice son you have!

Nancy

01-09-2013, 08:05 AM

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Very nice!!Good thing I have a laptop that I can turn around. lol I love your thimble in the background.

01-12-2013, 11:18 AM

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If you just want to sew with it and it doesn't matter that the motor is not an original FW, you can get a new motor with an electronic foot control and power cord for $33 - http://shop.sew-classic.com/Motor-Ki...l-SCEFM190.htm

These foot controls are a lot nicer to operate than the original bakelite button controllers - they don't get hot and they operate more smoothly.

I've bought several motors and lots of other stuff from Jenny and she's always fast to ship and if I'm making a mistake in what I'm ordering, she'll take the time to ensure that I'm ordering the right stuff for my project. She's saved me time, money and disappointment on several occasions.