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Old 07-11-2011, 02:33 PM
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Well, my turn to be an enabler here, saw this one today:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/zip/2487116202.html

Free to good homes if they haven't been picked up already.
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Old 07-11-2011, 02:35 PM
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your cabinet is beautiful. My machine is just like yours.But my cabinet need refinishing.

Does anyone know of a tutorial on here for refinishing cabinets? Thanks for the info.
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Old 07-11-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ariannaquilts
Marie M. thanks for the welcome. I am confused by the numbers that you guys use, example would be 66, 99 and so on where do these come from? I looked up my Bella and she seems to have been born in 1908. Just happened to notice she does not have a light attached, don't know what that is all about or how I can fix it but I was already looking at Billy's tut for disassembly and almost dove in. I just need to BREATHE!! Well here she is
I have the same cabinet and probably the same machine. Mine is a number 15 machine. I haven't sewn with it yet. Have to find time to clean it up etc. The cabinet is in perfect condition too!
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I have a bit of trivia history to share with everyone. While cleaning out sewing room I ran across a Good Housekeeping magazine from 1958. There was an ad for the Singer 401A as one of the best new items for the year. Thought that was pretty interesting. Bobbie
I'd love to see a scan of it!
Miriam, hope this is clear enough to see.

Good Housekeeping March 1958
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Old 07-11-2011, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I was in a thrift store today and got real excited and bought a 500A, for $30. The machine looked to be in good shape and the cabinet was not bad. Hubby brought it home as I had class. I got home and looked at it I discovered that there were no cams with it. I can not go on e-bay as my computer will not let me in. Does any one have any cams that they would like to sell me? Kathie
That is a wonderful buy, Kathie. I shall look and see what I have, if anything.
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Old 07-11-2011, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I need help, I looked at this machine it is missing a bar? across the bottom to hold the foot peddle up and the wood on top need to be replaced.
What do you think? thanks http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/atq/2478168301.html
Looks like if you put these 2 together, you'd have a complete one! Love the cabinet style, nice arts & crafts look to it.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/atq/2482742915.html
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Old 07-11-2011, 02:59 PM
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I can see it on one side of the treadle, but can't see if it's on the other side or not.
Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I need help, I looked at this machine it is missing a bar? across the bottom to hold the foot peddle up and the wood on top need to be replaced.
What do you think? thanks http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/atq/2478168301.html
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Old 07-11-2011, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I was in a thrift store today and got real excited and bought a 500A, for $30. The machine looked to be in good shape and the cabinet was not bad. Hubby brought it home as I had class. I got home and looked at it I discovered that there were no cams with it. I can not go on e-bay as my computer will not let me in. Does any one have any cams that they would like to sell me? Kathie
Congratulations!!! The Singer 500A will work without cams. It only came with 5 in the first place. You need 1-5 the rest are built in. Take your time some might turn up. The stitch selector is what gunks up on those - never force it to move.
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Old 07-11-2011, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Well, my turn to be an enabler here, saw this one today:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/zip/2487116202.html

Free to good homes if they haven't been picked up already.
Well, its only an 8 hour drive for me...think I can make it?
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Old 07-11-2011, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Well, my turn to be an enabler here, saw this one today:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/zip/2487116202.html

Free to good homes if they haven't been picked up already.
Well, its only an 8 hour drive for me...think I can make it?
LOL you got it bad - how much would gas cost???? and I bulk at driving an hour.....
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