Singer 301 A Beauty~Her name is "SMOKEY"

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03-05-2011, 12:07 PM

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quilter711

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Originally Posted by twinkie

We collect old Singers and just wanted to tell you that you did a great job of cleaning the machine up. We have found that a lot of the old staining (brown "crud") on the metal parts of these machines is the oil that they used. This one looks so good, my DH gave me permission to offer to buy it from you. He said I could even go as high as $20 for it (LOL) Just kidding. This one could easily sell for $100's of dollars. I just love it and so does my DH. You have a real treasure there.

Twinkie, She was very well used but sure was loved and cared for. Just wish I could have met the woman who sewed with her! I wipe her down on the outside as soon as I oil. My husband is getting sooo jealous :-o

03-05-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrap Happy

Congratulations on your new 301, she's a beauty!! Congrats too on a great job of getting her up and running. It's wonderful to hear that a 301 has been saved from a life of shelf sitting and doing what she was meant to do AND is in a good home now. :) :thumbup:

Happy, I learned how to do the timing, take the whole shuttle assembly off and clean it (most important ~ how to put it back together again~). I had to purchase a second machine to find out that I had a wrong part. :idea: I will always share with anyone what I have learned.

Happy Quilting :thumbup:
Nancy

03-05-2011, 03:17 PM

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redpurselady

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She is a beauty and that deco cabinet is gorgeous.

03-05-2011, 04:05 PM

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gramquilter2

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Great machine and the cabinet is fantastic.

03-05-2011, 05:27 PM

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Katz13203

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She looks like she is going to be a "hard worker".

03-05-2011, 05:44 PM

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What did you use to clean this treasure with??? Looks New!!![/quote]

Polly, I am just a talented woman :oops: lol . I wish I could take the credit for this :arrow: It is Lostn51 (Billy). He has done amazing tuts to restore old sewing machines ~ even does custom paint jobs. I followed his steps with his products and viola. :lol: :mrgreen: I did purchase a repair manual for this machine. It was very valuable with the issues that I had. We are very fortunate to have Billy with us :thumbup: Please PM me if you need any help in restoring a machine. Always willing to share what I have learned.
Happy Quilting
:-D Nancy

03-05-2011, 05:45 PM

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Love the art deco cabinet. Great machine

03-05-2011, 06:07 PM

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GrandmaLola

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I've just started "dabbling" in fixing up vintage sewing machines. I have been on the lookout for a 301! What a beauty--I'm happy for you...and a little envious!