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06-16-2010, 05:18 PM

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I'm no expert, but looks from the serial number it is a 99K, 30,000 allotted Dec. 3, 1937. Manufactured in Clydebank Scotland. I am not sure but it appears the motor may need to have a converter to our electrical system.

Pretty machine. :-D

it looks like the motor is a 220 volt., if so then you need a voltage converter if you live in USA or Canada.

Or just swap the motor out for one set up for 110v. Very simple to do and save the motor thats on it someone may need it in the UK.

Billy

You also need to change out the light bulb too.
Sharon W.

06-16-2010, 06:04 PM

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CONGRAS kATIE ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE 301! I HEAR LOTS OF GOOD THINGS ABOUT THEM.

06-16-2010, 06:07 PM

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LAURA59.........WHERE DO YOU LIVE? i WANT TO COME BY AND GET THAT TREADLE!! I LOVE IT!! :D :roll: :-D :oops: ;-)

06-16-2010, 06:12 PM

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I'm having trouble finding info on the 4 machines that followed me home today. Here is what I have:

Dearing - 2963793

New Home Double Duty - Model 532 Serial #15962

White Rotary 77MG Serial #13455

Kenmore Model - 1764180 Serial #91076877

What I would like to find out is where I can get manuals for all but the White and what years they were made.

I'll check in tomorrow when I get a chance. Will have to use my cell phone. We are heading to MN for the "Back to the '50's" car show. Have to get up at 5. You all have a great evening.

06-16-2010, 06:21 PM

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LAURA59.........WHERE DO YOU LIVE? i WANT TO COME BY AND GET THAT TREADLE!! I LOVE IT!! :D :roll: :-D :oops: ;-)

I was really happy to get it. Been wanting one, now I finally have one. One problem, we will be going out of town tomorrow morning and not coming back until Monday or Tuesday. I want to play with my new machines. Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!! There, now I guess I'll stop crying. Anyone have a crying towel I can use?

06-16-2010, 06:45 PM

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Lostn51

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Go hit the Smithsonian website at :

http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...wing-Machines/

Billy

06-16-2010, 07:11 PM

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LAURA59....SOME ON TO JAX, FL I WILL GIVE YOU A CRYING TOWEL.... BUT DON'T FORGET TO BRING THAT TREADLE!! LOL

06-16-2010, 07:28 PM

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Okay due to the horrific pressure I have received :lol: I am going to show the machine that I picked up at the Thrift Store yesterday.

This is the "Filigree" decal pattern.

Billy

1931 Model 66

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06-16-2010, 07:48 PM

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SherriB

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Crossstitcher,

I bought a 301 from Ebay also! Mine is the shortbed. It just came in the mail today. I have hurt my back and can't play with it yet. :cry: It was my first sewing machine purchase from Ebay. I was nervous but it arrived in excellent condition. It only took 2 days to get here!

06-16-2010, 10:25 PM

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Is that three 301 this week? I recieved mine today and after a little cleaning and oiling she is running like a dream. I even got the manual so I read through that and got the idea to try some free motion quilitng. I keep hearing how they are great for it. Well, did not work out so well. According to the manual, you just take the foot off, lower the fees dogs, adjust the stitch length and go for it. It does not say anythig about the thread tension. So I tried it and nope, nothing. I could with several tries pull up the bobbin thread, but after that, no stitches at all. not long one or short ones, nothing. I guess I need to get a free motion foot. But I have no idea. It stitches beutifully otherwise. Any ideas?