Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by irishrose
99s, 127s and 128s are 3/4 size machines, but are not lightweight. My 128 weighs 29 pounds. She does have a bentwood case. 301s have the flip up extension and weigh 16 pounds, but they look nothing like a little FW, nor would the case be bentwood. There isn't much to the maintenance if the electrical is good.
IrishRose ... So, are you saying all FWs would be in the black squarish case? where would I look for the model #?
if it is in the original case--google some info, copy a picture of a 221 Featherweight and carry it with you. they are very distinctive--once you have seen them. beware of any whitish
looking areas on the metal--aluminum rot. best not to purchase if you do not want to get into MAJOR redo. the tan
221's came in a two-tone tan case. white (celery) in a turq case. Educate yourself so you won't be fooled. good luck !