Originally Posted by
sandyl
My aunt just purchased for me a machine that she thought was a FW. It isn't! It's a 99K serial # EL981277, can you tell me something/anything about this machine? I don't have it yet as she is in another state. She is having issues with threading as there was no manual with the purchase. She bought it for 75. at an estate auction with the case. She says they had it plugged in and it worked! Thanks for any help you can offer on the machine. .
Sandy
Sandy you have either a 99k80 or 99k88, which was allotted December 18, 1956. Go to
http://www.parts.singerco.com/IPsvcManuals/99K.pdf to print a manual. The 99's are great 3/4 sized machines, but they weigh a ton! You will have fun with that machine - it will last forever if kept clean and oiled. They have a nice stitch, a reverse, use common low shank feet, common 15x1 needles, and class 66 bobbins, which are available still today - and don't take up much room. The 99 is a very reliable machine.
Nancy