Originally Posted by
J Miller
quilt938,
The crinkle finish is quite durable and was popular with the manufacturers back in the 40s and 50s. Not so much with the consumers I've been told. I like them. They are easy to keep clean and are less prone to scratches and nicks. Not to say they are impervious to such damage, just a bit more resistant to it.
The crinkle machines are exactly the same thing as the shiny ones, so forget the emotional factor and sew with it. I have two 66-18 crinkles and they both sew most excellently.
Some crinkled Singers were remanufactured machines with the crinkle paint applied over the original paint. Others are OEM Singer. The factory ones have a much better appearance.
The black side parts can be hit or miss. Some of my machines have a piece here or a piece there, but none of them are completely done that way. I have no idea why.
Joe
Joe, it wasn't just the godzilla machines that got make overs, any treadle or handcrank could and did get repainted and electrified after the 30s, but it was a big deal during WWII when new machines weren't being made. Also, did you know that up until I think the 1940s(don't quote the date but story is true), any machine taken as a trade in at a Singer store had to be taken out back and immediately destroyed?
Cari