Old 03-16-2012, 04:08 PM
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miriam
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Cheap Featherweight.
Well, I found a $25 FW WHEE! I never find cheap machines in good shape - usually some issue.
It looked like something the dog dragged in when I brought it home.
Today I took a closer look. First I thought I'd clean it up. I washed off the grime - and maybe the lacquer as well - it must have been the powder stuff all over the place. There is no finish on that machine. The decals look good. For the most part the paint looks good - not many nicks or scratches. There is no rust. It turns. The motor is missing mount screws. The belt fell apart with the teeth stuck to the balance wheel. The bobbin case is gone. The bobbin tire is rotted. I think this one was in a shed for a very long time - probably some heat. The foot pedal is cracked but has newer wires. So what do I do with it now? I think it would sew. In some ways it is better condition than my mom's.
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