Originally Posted by AnitaSt
I bought one on eBay recently....can't say I got a bargain but it's a good little machine.
On shipping, ask that any seller pad the tip of the thread spindle well if it's coming in a case. My seller didn't and the tip of the thread spindle poked a hole in the top of the carrying case. There's only 1/4 inch clearance between the tip of the spindle and the case. DH fixed it and I'm okay with that.
To be sure I don't have a problem again, DH (he's so clever) made a little cap for the spindle...took an small wooden spool and glued a small square of 1/4 inch wood on top. Perfect fit and he even painted it black!
Good luck finding your machine!
Anita
When I ship a FW, I put an empty spool of thread on the spindle or just remove the whole spool pin plate so that the new owner can put it back on and not worry about breakage. I pack them very well
so they can withstand what UPS puts packages through. They are dropped 5-6 feet off the end of the conveyor belt. YIKES! :shock: