Originally Posted by bearisgray
to annaquilts -
beautiful cabinet -
I also thought that the "long arm" referred to the throat space! Thanks for info.
I acquired a 404 a couple of years ago. I was going to dump it until a sewing machine man said that it was "a good machine"
Yes, I thought long arm also meant throat opening but it does not. Once I realized that and once I was able to identify Singer 301 also in the mocha and two tone I was able to find some for a very reasonable price. No need to hold out for a black one or long bed unless you want it for esthetic reasons. I also prefer to work on one of the lighter colored machines. Even with my Feather weights I grab my white one over the black on.