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07-08-2014, 04:39 AM

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oldsewnsew

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Location: Springfield Oregon

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Originally Posted by Mizkaki

Pretty high price in my opinion. This machine takes the obsolete CC, 40F1 needle, which is hard to find. However, the needlebar can usually be raised 1.8mm to use the 15x1 needle. If the motor is bad it can not be replaced and the motor pulley is quite often found with a flat spot on it from resting against the handwheel. Check all these things out before buying.

No argument one way or the other. But I think I can see the motor casing peering around from the left, so maybe it's not the motor that is installed in the housing? Needles have been around $1/ea lately on ebay through seller jsmrepair (not me). I have one of these, because I gather New Homes, Nationals and Davis's, It was a bit noisier than I'd hoped. But I really like the cabinet on that one, and cabinets for those brands seem a little rare out here.

07-08-2014, 10:46 AM

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Stitchit123

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Location: Lebanon Missouri

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I think it's a steal. There is no where in America you could buy a FAKE wood cabinet for that price - And the money goes to our Veteran's. Bottom line is will you use it ?? If not then the price is a bit steep for a nic-nac.

07-09-2014, 05:07 AM

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GreyQ

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Location: Minneapolis, MN

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For that cabinet, yes I would. I love New Homes because of the greyhound logo but they often take their own needles, feet, etc. so can be inconvenient. If it comes with loads of needles, bobbins & feet, I'd absolutely add another to my house.