Thread: Elna Supermatic
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Old 05-03-2012, 12:26 AM
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Monroe
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Very nice- and complete! I got one recently, but not quite as described on Craigslist. When I finally met up with the traveling seller in a parking lot I was unable to of course test it, but realized the handwheel turns only about a 1/4". And naturally the CL pics were Not of the machine itself, but purloined from the net. So- no accessories case or discs. Asking price was $75, got it for $35, and it sits in my To Do room. I think the way the case becomes the table is the coolest feature! I looked at Ray White's site for info on replacing the drive pulley and it looks do-able with the rented tool, but considering the fact the machine is jammed I'll probably have to find a place to service it professionally. I think the Elna company was ahead of its time with the folding knee lift and table features. I recently noticed a Viking on CL and the design of the machine is very similar- were the companies related? Please post on how replacing the drive pulley works out. What a good find!
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