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Old 05-13-2015, 08:03 PM
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elnan
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Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane
I'm familiar with a 421G. The 412G, I've not heard of.
This is definately a 412G, looks like an economy version of your 411G with the fin on the upper left, same tension set-up, extra loop guide near the thread takeup, internal motor, and the odd pull slide for the bobbin winder. It does not use removeable cams. The top piece of the housing is a yellowish caramel color, but the rest is the creamy mocha color. It has the knock-out for a treadle, but sits in a same color pan that the case latches to. What I'm guessing is the thread guide for the bobbin winder is more of a stripped down version than what is on your 411G, and there is not a shiny metal post just back of that bobbin winder slide as is in your's. There is no feed-dog drop that I can see. On the light housing, it says Singer. Horizontally above the light housing are three sets of slots; left to right, the first one has 5 numbered settings, probably needle placement. Second horizontal slot has two sliding knobs that unscrew to move. The third slot is for three different zigzag settings. The foot pedal on this one looks more like the accelerator pedal in an old car. Oh, and just to make everything more interesting, I found a set-screw rattling around inside the bottom. I put a few drops of oil in it when I first got it, haven't sewn with it yet, but it does move freely. I know, you all like pictures, but I don't have the camera to take them.

Finally, used the right search terms. There are photos at toolfool.org/sewing/German-400.htm

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