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Old 08-05-2010, 06:54 PM
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OK so I responded to an add on the slantomatic. The lady send me the pictures and I was fully expecting a 500 series one but it is a 403 in cabinet. It has some feet and cams and is in running order because she has pictures of the different stitching from the cams. It looks in good shape but asking price is $125 or so and it is far away for me. I think of passing it and holding out for a 500 or 500A or am I missing out on something if I do? Anna
Some people prefer the 400 series to the 500, sometimes simply because of the style of the machine itself, or because the front and top doors are less likely to come off .
I prefer the 403 to the 401, because there are less levers to push/pull/ hang from etc. The simpler the better for me!!
If the machine has all its attachments, etc. and is in good condition and has been cleaned, oiled and adjusted, that doesn't sound like a bad price to me--I have sold them for that much. However, if parts or attachments are missing or the machine is scratched and dirty, I wouldn't pay that much.
Miz Johnny, I have 500A And for the life of me I can't find a front door I know there's one on top and one on the side. but the front? Anne
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Old 08-05-2010, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
If the Standard Sewing Machine Co. was taken over by the Singer Co. in 1934, then, would a Standard machine with the serial number 1025175 be found in the Singer Sewing Machine Serial Numbers' site? If not, where should I look to find out? Thanks. :-D :-D :-D
No your not going to see the numbers on the Singer site. I have a 9W and they do not have their numbers listed and it has Singer all over it!!

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Old 08-05-2010, 07:06 PM
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Miz Johnny, I have 500A And for the life of me I can't find a front door I know there's one on top and one on the side. but the front? Anne
Its the faceplate

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Old 08-05-2010, 07:13 PM
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I have to go look at mine to see where this face plate is. I've never heard that term before.
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Old 08-05-2010, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Honchey
Miz Johnny, I have 500A And for the life of me I can't find a front door I know there's one on top and one on the side. but the front? Anne
It was that last stroke--I'm speaking of the door on the "face".
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Originally Posted by Honchey
I have to go look at mine to see where this face plate is. I've never heard that term before.
If you sitting in front of the machine like you are sewing on your left hand side is where the faceplate is. It will open up and tell you how to thread the machine. and you adjust the presserfoot tension there also.

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Old 08-05-2010, 07:25 PM
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Thanks for the info. Billy, yes it does have the potted motor. Thanks again, Marge
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Old 08-05-2010, 07:33 PM
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Billy, To me that is the side of the machine. I was getting ready to see if the light hood would come off. to me that is the front. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Originally Posted by Lostn51

You can use 4 different industrial numbers that are readily available for cheap but I am trying to locate a dealer that can give me a great deal on a massive bulk buy. But I need to test them out and see which one works the best and when I have it I am ordering 10,000+ needles.

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Ok, I won't worry about the Singer 9 W until you get the needles and try them out. Are you going to then sell needles to all of us that have the Singer 9W or the Wheeler /Wilson machines that take the 127X1 (Boyle #18). I really like to treadle on the Singer 9W -- it is very easy to use.

I could also order some needles, but I only want a few of the industrail needles -- don't need thousands!

Thanks Billy,

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Old 08-05-2010, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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They take size 127 X 1, which are obsolete, but can be found. Send me a PM if you can't find one.
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