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Old 01-04-2015, 04:19 PM
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KenmoreRulesAll
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Default Industrial #3 -- Woohoo!

OK, found this at a thrift store(!) for $99:

[ATTACH=CONFIG]504736[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]504737[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]504738[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]504739[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]504740[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]504741[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]504742[/ATTACH]

Union Special 57700. Does 4-thread coverstitch and "double lock stitch". (I assume that means a two-line double-needle stitch which implies it could do a 4-thread safety. Not sure, though.) Self-lubricating with all parts (mounting bolts/nuts, spool tower and platforms with foam insulation for industrial cones, a W. German wood-handled screwdriver made of vanadium, dust cover, etc.) in original packaging except a power table and motor. I don't think this machine has ever been used. The thing is absolutely pristine and even has the original packing grease, sound insulation felt strips, and is mounted on what looks like original ply. Is that a binding plate pre-installed?

Check out the lower looper arm -- it's huge! Can you tell I'm excited?
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