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Cathy or any of you other knowledgeable people, Kathie S called me last night asking about a Brother her daughter picked up at a Thrift store for $15. She took the machine to a repair shop because it doesn't work just to see what is wrong with it. They said it needed to be timed, and need a bobbin case. She didn't leave the machine because she couldn't afford what they were asking to fix this $15 machine. My question - I don't have any Brothers - but, I'd bet a common 15's bobbin case would work on the Brother? Is it common for their timing to be messed up? My only experience with a Brother was 40 years ago - not a good experience - so I avoid those machines. I haven't seen the machine, nor do I know how old it is. I guess what I am asking is do these machines use a common bobbin case, and are they known for having timing issues? The one I had ages ago drove me nuts because I could never get the tension right!
Nancy
Nancy
Look at the machine bobbin area and see which way the finger goes and match it to the website pics. Easy, peasy:>
I've received two class 15 machines out of time, so yes it does happen. I wouldn't say they are prone to timing issues, but if you've been loved and used for many years your bound to have a grandson play with you and mess up your timing. (you know?;>) hehehe. She can get the bobbin case and then you can attempt the retiming on it? She won't be out much for sure. Though, my local repair store charges $75. Tension and timing issues are different beasts. I don't have a vintage Brother, but I've heard they are nice machines! And of course they tend to appear in all those drool worthy colors.
I looked up the machine Kathie's daughter bought. She said it was an XV 808. I found a VX 808 by googling, which looked like a simple machine to operate. Just from the photos on the net, it looked like a simple Class 15 bobbin case.
Thank you Trish. I think Kathie is going to pay her daughter for the machine so maybe I will get a chance to see it in person, but I am not fond of Brother's - just an old prejudice I have that I probably need to get over!
Nancy
Thank you Trish. I think Kathie is going to pay her daughter for the machine so maybe I will get a chance to see it in person, but I am not fond of Brother's - just an old prejudice I have that I probably need to get over!
Nancy
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You can tell it's out of time if the needle is hitting the hook area or if the feed dogs won't play nicely. You don't necessarily need the bobbin case in for that.
Ok Candace just got me in trouble - again!
I just picked up this 306w! I don't want the cabinet - we will probably make a dump haul with it! The machine looks to be a very good shape, but it is missing its bobbin case! What is it with these bobbin cases? I only gave $25 for the machine without the bobbin case! I know the 206, 306, 319 all take a special 'L' bobbin, special 206x13 needles - so I assume the bobbin case will be hard to find! I was not willing to pay more than $25 without the case! The cabinet was full of stuff! A buttonholer, 9 feet, a couple slide plates, and 7 fashion disks so the machine was worth the price. Besides, I have a bobbin case for my 319w, so I can use either machine - the problem is a friend wants this 306w to put in a treadle so I will need to find a bobbin case! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/3030319283.html
Nancy
I just picked up this 306w! I don't want the cabinet - we will probably make a dump haul with it! The machine looks to be a very good shape, but it is missing its bobbin case! What is it with these bobbin cases? I only gave $25 for the machine without the bobbin case! I know the 206, 306, 319 all take a special 'L' bobbin, special 206x13 needles - so I assume the bobbin case will be hard to find! I was not willing to pay more than $25 without the case! The cabinet was full of stuff! A buttonholer, 9 feet, a couple slide plates, and 7 fashion disks so the machine was worth the price. Besides, I have a bobbin case for my 319w, so I can use either machine - the problem is a friend wants this 306w to put in a treadle so I will need to find a bobbin case! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/3030319283.html
Nancy
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Nancy, check with Cathy. She may have an extra. Congrats!! Don't chuck the cabinet! I know plenty of people that would want it on Freecycle or even for a few $ on Craigslist.
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I have given a bunch of those cabinets away by listing them as desks for kids on freecycle. They don"t look sewing machine-ey, and are a perfect size for a kid desk. Nice looking machine! I have yet to get involved with any of the 306/206/319, but it is only a matter of time....Laura
Just bought some class 15 bobbins for my FW and my 301a machines. I was wondering if they fit other Singers? They are the ones from Jenny at Sew-Classics with the extra little hole near the center. Thank you.
Sure have been seeing high prices on vintage machines. Today I saw a Bernina Record 830 for either $400 or $600. It has the original case, accessories and manual but I don't think anyone would buy at that price. I have mine which I bought new in the 70s but would never give it up. I have always loved it and now it is loved right along with my other vintage machines.
Sure have been seeing high prices on vintage machines. Today I saw a Bernina Record 830 for either $400 or $600. It has the original case, accessories and manual but I don't think anyone would buy at that price. I have mine which I bought new in the 70s but would never give it up. I have always loved it and now it is loved right along with my other vintage machines.
Last edited by SewExtremeSeams; 05-22-2012 at 03:05 PM.
Just bought some class 15 bobbins for my FW and my 301a machines. I was wondering if they fit other Singers? They are the ones from Jenny at Sew-Classics with the extra little hole near the center. Thank you.
Sure have been seeing high prices on vintage machines. Today I saw a Bernina Record 830 for either $400 or $600. It has the original case, accessories and manual but I don't think anyone would buy at that price. I have mine which I bought new in the 70s but would never give it up. I have always loved it and now it is loved right along with my other vintage machines.
Sure have been seeing high prices on vintage machines. Today I saw a Bernina Record 830 for either $400 or $600. It has the original case, accessories and manual but I don't think anyone would buy at that price. I have mine which I bought new in the 70s but would never give it up. I have always loved it and now it is loved right along with my other vintage machines.
Nancy
306W bobbin case....... I seem to recall there being two cases .. the 319 is I recall almost all got the "open" style and the 306 a closed style ( later ones maybe getting the open?) in any case the one that came with my 306 is a closed one ( full cup with just a cutout for the needle) and I have never dealt with any of the others. mine works ...... if you want pictures I can try to help, but will not be back to my machinefor a couple weeks. Have you seen my video of the 306 in a treadle stand? it works rather well.
Dan
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...o-t185409.html
thats a black 306 in an old ( not fully adjusted and clunky) 27 treadle... the treadle is made in 1900 112 years old... the machine is mid 50's
Dan
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...o-t185409.html
thats a black 306 in an old ( not fully adjusted and clunky) 27 treadle... the treadle is made in 1900 112 years old... the machine is mid 50's
Last edited by greywuuf; 05-22-2012 at 03:30 PM.
I thought about Cathy maybe having the bobbin case. I am a little worried about the machine. I have been trying to wipe all the oil that the manual soaked up and cleaning the machine so I haven't had a chance to see it it will sew. Then we had company! Anyway, there were regular 15x1 needles in the cabinet drawers, which worried me - then I found a receipt for $42 from 1976 for re-timing the machine. I took out the needle and sure enough it was a 15x1 - not a 206x13 - which means the machine was re-timed or someone who didn't know what they were doing tried using that needle! Now, I have a few minutes I will finish cleaning the lint, etc., out then see if the machine will sew with my 319w bobbin case! Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me!
Nancy
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