I found a Singer 316G at a thrift shop, and was wondering if any of you have any experience with this model. Specifically, does it take weird needles/bobbins? I assumed it would be like the 206/306/319, especially since the needle in it was broken. However, this website
http://dragonpoodle.blogspot.ca/2012...g-and-319.html says it uses standard class 15 bits. Can anyone confirm/deny?
Here's the machine in question:
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It came with half a dozen cams, a bunch of feet, one bobbin case, an instruction manual (which included a page on how to mend a girdle - how informative!), and an exceptionally ugly cabinet. The motor is really quiet, which I liked, although it does make my plan to treadle it seem foolish. It has no light - there is an inch of bare cord with electrical tape on the end sticking out of the motor where the light used to connect. Would it be difficult to replace?
Here's the cabinet... I think it actually looks better in the picture than in real life.
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Finally, I know people hate to discuss price, but if any of you have opinions, I'd like to hear them. They had it marked at $120, which I wouldn't even consider paying... do you think $60-80 is reasonable?
Thank you all; I look forward to hearing your input!
PS: I'll be going back for a test stitch later this week; I didn't have thread or needles with me when I found it.