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How did you get the odor out? I have a white one and the case handle needs to be replaced but the odor comes and goes.
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So, how did you get the odor out of the FW? The odor comes from a mold that grows in the glue used to keep the black covering on. This only happens, by the way, in the cases that were made in the U.S., so I have been told. The only way I have found to eliminate it was to completely remove the covering, sand the wood down, then recover it. It would be good to hear if your method worked as a permanent fix.
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Go for it. Featherweights are the easiest to work on yourself. There are many books and online videos to help with that. I do believe that there is a group on here that caters to old machines.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I know of one in TX that is MINT for $325, in a case with attachments! I mean MINT..better than some of the refurbished ones I have seen at shows...
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If you want a great extra sewing machine, grab it and have it serviced. You won't regret it.
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I would buy it in a heartbeat! Mine was purchased on Ebay and through the tutorial, I took it all apart, cleaned it, lubricated it and replaced the felt oil catcher in the bottom. Parts are readily available and they almost never become totally broken. My total cost was under $200. As to the cosmetic look....it will still purr when serviced. Go for it.
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For $95 dollars I would buy it and restore it.
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You can buy a belt online. Google what you want or look on Ebay. They are not expensive. When I first got my Featherweight it needed a new belt to make it run properly. Not it purrs like a kitten.
Originally Posted by Mamatron
I was wondering if you would buy a Featherweight that was in poor condition? The one i speak of is scratched up, missing some of the gold detail, and the biggest concern is that the belt has almost totally disintegrated and may or may not have gunked up the motor? It powers on and you can see the "thingy" spin but due to the belt's condition is does not move. Is $95 too much?
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Not true they are very easy to work on and DH & I do all my service and repairs. It is worth $100 as is.
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I would not give more than $50 for it in that condition..it takes a lot of money to get them repaired and made to look good again...is there a case, attachments, etc???
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Just for your info. I recently went to an auction because a Featherweight was advertised. I thought maybe I could buy it and make a few bucks selling it. I already have a white Featherweight that I would never part with. So much for a bargain. A lady paid almost $700 for it. I ask her why so much and she said I collect them.
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