original vs reproduction hand crank
#3
From what I've seen, the craftsmanship of the new ones leaves a lot to be desired. they also don't have decals to match the machines, and the originals did.
originals may be worn, dirty and rust - but under all that you an tell they had a nice original finish and were sanded smooth. New ones look like they were sand casted and painted with not much in between - very rough metal finish under the paint.
originals may be worn, dirty and rust - but under all that you an tell they had a nice original finish and were sanded smooth. New ones look like they were sand casted and painted with not much in between - very rough metal finish under the paint.
#4
Other than cosmetic differences, the original is smoother. Like a Singer! But, I have an after market on my 115 and it does the job the same as my Singer on the 127.
#6
Back about 8 years ago when I started buying the reproduction handcranks, they didn’t have any decals on them. Just glossy black. I still have one on my old Singer 66.
Later, it seems like they stared adding a few decals, and then eventually added more decals and the Chinese writing.
CD in Oklahoma
Last edited by ThayerRags; 01-28-2015 at 10:41 AM. Reason: Added a photo.
#9
One thing to take away - the new ones do work - are readily available at an affordable price.
Original Singer hand cranks (just that part ) will often sell for $50- $100 on ebay - depending on condition, and they don't come up all that often.
Original Singer hand cranks (just that part ) will often sell for $50- $100 on ebay - depending on condition, and they don't come up all that often.
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