What model is this Singer?
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What model is this Singer?
DH went to see a Singer for sale and took photos, but I don't know what it is. I would have said it was a 66, but it has the knob I've never seen on the base. Does anyone recognize it? He said there is definitely no serial number on the front right of the base - I thought it was covered. I wonder if it was some kind of special order for a company. The arrow by the knob is on the machine, not added. [ATTACH=CONFIG]498834[/ATTACH]Just curious...[ATTACH=CONFIG]498828[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]498829[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]498830[/ATTACH]
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What Mark said. My first vintage machine, now my daughter's. They're an interesting design. Singer's first potted motor design and they use a full rotary hook mechanism. They use class 66 bobbins and 15x1 needles.
Rodney
Rodney
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Thanks, everyone! It's very cool - I like the sleekness. Found out it's not the one being sold. That's okay - I have my hands full with the 201. My husband fixed the totally non-functional foot controller and now it works great. The 201 is oiled and I can turn the handwheel with one finger. It's very quiet for a while and then lets out a squawk. I've missed oiling something, but I can't figure out what or exactly where the sound is coming from. It may just need to sit overnight. But I'm falling in love with this machine.
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Champanier/Linda,
I have a 1936 201K hand crank/treadle machine. My machine is nearly silent when I'm using it as a treadle. Did you get all of the underneath parts when you oiled? There's 2 places in the bobbin case that need oiling. Did the motor get greased? Do you have a manual?
Sharon in Texas
I have a 1936 201K hand crank/treadle machine. My machine is nearly silent when I'm using it as a treadle. Did you get all of the underneath parts when you oiled? There's 2 places in the bobbin case that need oiling. Did the motor get greased? Do you have a manual?
Sharon in Texas
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Champanier/Linda,
I have a 1936 201K hand crank/treadle machine. My machine is nearly silent when I'm using it as a treadle. Did you get all of the underneath parts when you oiled? There's 2 places in the bobbin case that need oiling. Did the motor get greased? Do you have a manual?
Sharon in Texas
I have a 1936 201K hand crank/treadle machine. My machine is nearly silent when I'm using it as a treadle. Did you get all of the underneath parts when you oiled? There's 2 places in the bobbin case that need oiling. Did the motor get greased? Do you have a manual?
Sharon in Texas
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Thanks, Sharon! Yes, I have a manual, but I had missed the bobbin case (thought I had to remove it to oil) and I think that's where the squeak was. I did grease the motor, but I'm workung up to taking it apart for a thorough cleaning and checkup. It's very quiet now. I really like it a lot. I'd love to see one treadle!
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