That is a much sought after Trapezoid cabinet made only for the Singer 301. There is no way on earth I'd get rid of the cabinet.
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
That is a much sought after Trapezoid cabinet made only for the Singer 301. There is no way on earth I'd get rid of the cabinet.
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Oh! I almost had a stroke thinking you were going to get rid of the cabinet. Once you get the 301 cleaned, polished and running smooth, I don't think you will worry too much about getting a 66 or a 201. They are great machines, don't take me wrong, the 301 is just better suited to all areas of quilting.
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
Oh! I almost had a stroke thinking you were going to get rid of the cabinet. Once you get the 301 cleaned, polished and running smooth, I don't think you will worry too much about getting a 66 or a 201. They are great machines, don't take me wrong, the 301 is just better suited to all areas of quilting.
I've since found out by doing some research on the Singer site, and in Vintagesingers.com that THAT cabinet has a special release button or latch somewhere underneath. It was manufactured so that you could simply depress that button, and 'click' the 301 would detach from the special plate/cabinet. Voila! Away to class you go! I LOVE IT! It's made to sort of snap in and snap out! (supposedly.. anybody ever test this feature?). I'll need to find a case for it. Anybody know of a case that will fit it well? I don't care for the old grass matt covered one. And as I understand it, all the 301 cases were that smelly grass matt stuff. OBTW... will all the slant 'shank'? feet fit it? Like what was it.. the touch and sews feet? OH the fun! (um, and I like the simplicity of the quilt in your avatar... !) |
Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
Oh! I almost had a stroke thinking you were going to get rid of the cabinet. Once you get the 301 cleaned, polished and running smooth, I don't think you will worry too much about getting a 66 or a 201. They are great machines, don't take me wrong, the 301 is just better suited to all areas of quilting.
When we moved to south florida. Some bright idiot (er not me) used clear packing tape and WOUND IT AROUND the cabinet to keep the top from flying open or the front drawer from tipping out, etc. Grr... EX EX BF! When I took the tape off, it lifted whole sections of the varnish down to the wood. I think Billy's got a tutorial on refinishing the cabinets. I'm waiting on it... |
[quote=kwendt]
Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
When we moved to south florida. Some bright idiot (er not me) used clear packing tape and WOUND IT AROUND the cabinet to keep the top from flying open or the front drawer from tipping out, etc. Grr... EX EX BF! When I took the tape off, it lifted whole sections of the varnish down to the wood.
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Originally Posted by kwendt
THAT cabinet has a special release button or latch somewhere underneath. It was manufactured so that you could simply depress that button, and 'click' the 301 would detach from the special plate/cabinet.
OBTW... will all the slant 'shank'? feet fit it? Like what was it.. the touch and sews feet? It will need an even feed foot that has been modified to fit the 301, but an ordinary $3 plastic hopping foot works just fine for free-motion quilting. It will take the buttonholer for slant shank (usually found in the maroon case or the pink "Jetson's" case) and the rectangular feed dog cover. I would buy it in a heartbeat, especially in that trapezoid cabinet! Have fun with it! :) |
I just bought a 301 & it arrived today....It sews like a dream
perfectly balanced stitch...but....The bobbin winder won't work the machine doesn't look like it was used much...but the bobbin doesn't move to wind....I loosened the locking knob as you are told to...pressed the winder up as shown in the book....but just won't turn...sometimes...it will turn a couple of times...but then no more.....does anyone know if maybe that little rubber tire on the bobbin winder might need to be changed...I've seen where you can buy them on E-Bay. Peg |
Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
Originally Posted by kwendt
THAT cabinet has a special release button
OBTW... will all the slant 'shank'? feet fit it? Like what was it.. the touch and sews feet? It will need an even feed foot that has been modified to fit the 301, but an ordinary $3 plastic hopping foot works just fine for free-motion quilting. It will take the buttonholer for slant shank (usually found in the maroon case or the pink "Jetson's" case) and the rectangular feed dog cover. I would buy it in a heartbeat, especially in that trapezoid cabinet! Have fun with it! :) |
Originally Posted by pegstar
I just bought a 301 & it arrived today....It sews like a dream
perfectly balanced stitch...but....The bobbin winder won't work Also, there is a little tiny hole where you need to put a drop of oil so that the pin spins freely. The rubber ring may indeed need replacing, but try these two things first. If you have any other old Singers around, chances are that they've got the same rubber ring - see if that one makes the 301's bobbin winder work correctly. :) Have fun! |
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