I love my 401 and so does DH. I got my 401 at an estate sale. It is the best purchase/find I have ever come across. Dh was not to keen but he grew up using a 401 and a treadle. He mended his denim jacket with and uses it often to relax.
Originally Posted by
aronel
Find a 401, reasonable and have a great time learning to sew again. I have numerous machines including a very expensive Viking. My 401A out sews it all to pieces! I sew on all my Singers and IMHO, nothing out sews any better than the old all metal Singers!