First, a question--are there videos showing how to oil and lubricate the machine and how to load the bobbin into the bobbin case?

ok the pics:

You can see them bigger here at flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8307746...7625497212246/

front view
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/...e2b2bc3653.jpg[/img]

closeup of the dings on the front. Just the paint is scratched-the metal underneath looks fine
[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/...5e2e58e656.jpg[/img]

underside of the top-you can see some paint is worn off here
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/...4c255773cb.jpg[/img]

back view
[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/...bb7aefde19.jpg[/img]

another back view
[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/...7597af6e17.jpg[/img]

the part of the bed that folds up
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/...8d51b9dc76.jpg[/img]

closeup of the bed from the back
[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/...2dc30a9e37.jpg[/img]

front view of the case
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/...111ced3c41.jpg[/img]

inside view of the case
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/...cd100a138e.jpg[/img]

foot pedal
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/...8b1a0e1ba8.jpg[/img]

this is the stuff that came with it (feet, etc)
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/...0031fe762d.jpg[/img]

buttonhole attachment
[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/...3c0f0d8bd7.jpg[/img]

these are the trims that came with it. They must be pretty old.
[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/...718d104d0f.jpg[/img]

so from these pics does it look like it was worth it? ($135 plus tax)

I am no expert, but I would say you definitely got a good deal. I believe you can download a service manual online for free. That is how I got one for my FW.

http://www.singer-featherweight.com/...viceman-1.html

Manual is online in 3 parts, this is the link to part one, I think you will be able to find the other 2 from this page.

Looks good to me. I have one as well. The 8 cent bias trim is a kick - as well as the others. You better believe they are old!

Congratulations on your "new" machine. I love the shape of them.

Congratulations!

I'd say you got a good deal. Congrats. What are you going to name her/him?

I am so excited for you!! :thumbup: Your Featherweight looks wonderful. I bet you can hardly stand waiting to use it. Please share more pictures with all of us, when you get a chance to make something using it!! ENJOY!!
:D :D :D :D

It was a great deal. I have had a few with chips like that on the bed. I took model paint and filled the chips in. It makes them almost un-noticeable. At least they are less noticeable. Enjoy!! I am sue you will love it.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: WOW Yes

If you google Featherweight dating you can find out the year it was manufactured by the serial number. I think you got a great deal, you're gonna love that little baby if you go to classes sewing groups.