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SewExtremeSeams

06-26-2011 06:07 PM

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There is a mocha Singer 301 in a trapazoid cabinet for $100.00 in Western Massachusetts (Ludlow) for anyone who may be interested. The cabinet may need some work but the price is awesome. Here is the link: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/hsh/2458727711.html

This is the machine I've drooled over!! I want it so badly!! Why does it have to be so far away???

Did you want mocha or black? Look at his one... if I hadn't just brought two machines home, I would have definitely gone for this one. I love the cabinet!

http://kpr.craigslist.org/hsh/2462561373.html

Yikes! DH just said, "if you think you can handle it (meaning $$), go ahead and get that machine.

What do you think I should offer on it? :shock: :shock: :shock:

MarieM

06-26-2011 06:44 PM

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MarieM and SewWishful... your Vikings are gorgeous. I have never seen those models before. I love the green color. Are they light in weight?

SewWishful, sorry you are so far away... that black 301 and the cabinet are so beautiful. DH's thoughts were the same as mine... being, too bad I already spent my $$! Hope someone gets it that really appreciates it. :D

QuilterGary: cool that you have that cabinet. Do you have it posted in the shop?

I weighed mine this morning, she weighs 30.5 lbs in the case, so no she's not light by any stretch, but my Singer 15-91 and Neechi are both around 36 lbs each so it is all relative.

Marie M.

Charlee

06-26-2011 06:51 PM

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This is the machine I've drooled over!! I want it so badly!! Why does it have to be so far away???

Yikes! DH just said, "if you think you can handle it (meaning $$), go ahead and get that machine.

What do you think I should offer on it? :shock: :shock: :shock:

I'd offer $100 and go up to $125...it IS a nice cabinet and machine! :)

SewExtremeSeams

06-26-2011 06:53 PM

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I weighed mine this morning, she weighs 30.5 lbs in the case, so no she's not light by any stretch, but my Singer 15-91 and Neechi are both around 36 lbs each so it is all relative.

Marie M.

I also have a 15-91 and Necchi and they are heavy! I haven't weighed them. :-D

SewExtremeSeams

06-26-2011 06:54 PM

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This is the machine I've drooled over!! I want it so badly!! Why does it have to be so far away???

Yikes! DH just said, "if you think you can handle it (meaning $$), go ahead and get that machine.

What do you think I should offer on it? :shock: :shock: :shock:

I'd offer $100 and go up to $125...it IS a nice cabinet and machine! :)

Thanks. That sounds great to me. :-D

vintagemotif

06-26-2011 07:08 PM

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SOS... I'm trying to hook up the Singer 401G to treadle - the other day we just got the belt through, pulled on it and turned the wheel - basically we could see that it would do it. Now we've got a table top off an electric, a treadle base, a belt and the machine. The belt fits through just fine but seems to be too thick to go through the very top of the machine. DH insisted that we needed to pull the motor - too much friction. Well, it was not enough space or the belt too big around. Does anybody know anything about belt sizes? Are there smaller diameter belts and larger diameter belts? This belt goes in a very narrow spot. Right now it slips and slides until it comes to the staple then it hangs up - don't go through the top. In theory this should work. Any advice would be appreciated. DH says it has a 3/16 ths belt right now. Do they make a narrower belt?

Why pull the motor? Doesn't it sit down out of the way like my Singer 328k does. For some reason, I get the impression your 401G is more like my Singer 328. From the photos that you posted earlier of all your machines, it looks like the 401G is just belt drive.

Miriam, After doing some research, I think your husband is correct that the motor needs to come out. If you have the 411G, then you can treadle with motor in, but if it is the 401G then from what I have read the motor needs to be removed. And then you are good to go.

cabbagepatchkid

06-26-2011 07:09 PM

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This is the machine I've drooled over!! I want it so badly!! Why does it have to be so far away???

That cabinet looks almost new!!

SewExtremeSeams

06-26-2011 07:33 PM

Hi Cathy, it does look like it is in pretty good shape.

Love your avatar! Too cute! :-D

sew wishful

06-27-2011 01:59 AM

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Sew Wishful,

I will let you know. I have a source where I can buy a manual so I'll do that if I have too. I've e-mailed Viking to see if they have one that can be down loaded, if not I'm just going to buy one. I love the lining of your case. Mine has the green and white lining. I just love every thing about it.

Thanks, Marie! If you let me know the source, I'll buy one too!!

BoJangles

06-27-2011 04:26 AM

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Marie, that is the cutest little green machine! Is it a 3/4 size or full size? I know you said it is heavy, but it still looks small! Love the checkered case too!

Nancy

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