Just bought this
10-23-2012, 05:48 AM
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Just bought this
I've just bought this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1408687536...84.m1497.l2648
I'm collecting her tonight. I hope we like each other.
If all the wiring is sound am I ok to plug her in and go, or are there other safety precautions I should take first (I don't understand electricity all that well and it scares me!).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1408687536...84.m1497.l2648
I'm collecting her tonight. I hope we like each other.
If all the wiring is sound am I ok to plug her in and go, or are there other safety precautions I should take first (I don't understand electricity all that well and it scares me!).
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10-23-2012, 10:56 AM
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Nice 201-3. After looking over carefully, make sure wiring is in good shape, especially near motor and 3 prong plug. Chances are she'll run fine with an oiling and lubing. BTW, get a free owners manual from ISMACS for maintenance. I always get frustrated when I see how cheap the machines go for in the UK.
Have fun with it
Jon
Have fun with it
Jon
10-23-2012, 11:36 AM
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I have brought her home and she is lovely! She is quite dirty (nicotine I think) and well worn, but she purrs and sew like a dream and is well oiled. She was born in 1940 and has had a rewire at some stage in her life. Luckily she has a manual and the key to her bentwood case.
This is my first proper foray into vintage sewing machines. I had a hand crank Singer as a child and through my early teens and I loved her. I am so happy to have this new sewing machine.
Jon, this price really seems a bargain to me. What can you buy for £20 these days? It sure was cheaper than my Bernina 550QE!!
This is my first proper foray into vintage sewing machines. I had a hand crank Singer as a child and through my early teens and I loved her. I am so happy to have this new sewing machine.
Jon, this price really seems a bargain to me. What can you buy for £20 these days? It sure was cheaper than my Bernina 550QE!!
10-23-2012, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jlhmnj
make sure wiring is in good shape, especially near motor and 3 prong plug.
Jon
Jon
Thank you for your reply.
She hasn't got a 3 prong plug instead two wires go directly into the motor. I hope this ok!
Clare
10-23-2012, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Littlebearquiltingboard
Hello Jon,
Thank you for your reply.
She hasn't got a 3 prong plug instead two wires go directly into the motor. I hope this ok!
Clare
Thank you for your reply.
She hasn't got a 3 prong plug instead two wires go directly into the motor. I hope this ok!
Clare
Jon
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