Originally Posted by
K-Roll
Is there another way to confirm the model number? Is the model number on the machine?
According to that same site, it looks like the cabinet is #56, the front drawer opens like a bin and has 2 sections. The left side of the cabinet has some kind of swing-arm that comes out, I guess to support the opened leaf.
Thanks for any info in advance. I can post a pic tomorrow if need be.
You can use
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm to confirm model number. I don't know when they started putting model numbers on the black machines, but it would be under the Singer badge on the pillar. ISMACS also has
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...sses-1-99.html which describes the various models. and "iterations" However, since these machines have been around for a while, who knows what parts were switched out with what was available at the time, it makes it even harder to determine the sub-model. My guess would be that it is a 66-16. I have one that came with the manual from about that time period.
Yes, the swing out arm is to support the opened leaf.
Also there is the sticky
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...v-t167789.html to help cleaning up these old machines.
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