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09-26-2011, 01:42 AM

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miriam

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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom

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Originally Posted by Candace

This is a machine I've been wanting, though the drive would be long for me:< I wonder what kind of elbow grease would be needed?:>
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/hsh/2605306465.html

:shock: This is one for the CL Sewing Machine Shop of horrors!

Sob and I have it's twin...

I'm betting the bobbin area gears are broken or crudded up. Fixed up, those are a wonderful machine. Don't even try to turn the hand wheel until it has been cleaned way down under the bobbin - actually anywhere... Nice cabinet too.