Originally Posted by
Mickey2
You have collected a few gems there Pati :- )
My favorite is a Singer 201, i
I like Viking / Husqvarna 21 (19 too), they are speedy stitchers with strong motors.
I have yet to splash out on a Featherweight :- )
I haven't come across a 201 yet that was in my price range. I am about maxed out on space in my sewing room. Actually put three machines in my craft room and one in another room.
My Viking 21 looked beautiful and I don't think she was used much but the stitch regulator was frozen solid, the bobbin winder was way out of adjustment and the bobbin tension was way too tight. I think someone was trying to make her sew but she had sat for so many years in storage that the oil had gummed everything up. I used some kerosine to loosen everything ( took a lot of work to get that stitch regulator unfrozen), oiled her up with good oil and she sews like a charm now.
Trying to find the round rotating cardboard guide for the cams. It gives you all the correct settings for each stitch by rotating the dial. She even has the common A B C cams and a D cam that was an extra buy when she was new.
Sounds like you have the "vintage" bug too! Isn't it fun?
Have a great day
Pati