Worth it or not?
#22
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
Originally Posted by greaterexp
I picked up these machines for $2.50 each and the treadle stand for $7 (no machine). I don't know what came over me to take on refurbishing these,
all metal gears.
The 2nd picture looks like a Touch & Sew, not great machines; they have nylon gears that perish over time.
The name on the treadle stand isn't one I'm familar with.
#23
The second one looks a lot like my Slant-O-Matic 603 Special, altho the controls on the left are different. The instruction book for my 603 has a copyright of 1963. Is the Touch-N-Sew newer or older than 1963? My 603 is still going strong. It's the machine I learned to sew on and altho I have a newer one that I use for most of my quilting, I still use the 603 from time to time. It's got a beautiful stitch.
#24
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Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
I would say yes! I love the old treadle legs. Are you going to find a machine or use it as a table? If you have a country kitchen it would be cool as the legs for a cutting board table.
#25
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my dil inherited the 401 or 401A (?) when her mother died. that beige one. she flew it all the way from california to new york. i had my guy give it the once over. he discovered the shaft was broken, but he was able to find a replacement and it works like brand new. it weighs a TON. no cabinet, but it has all it's cams, manual and attachments, and the original carry case. i don't think her mom ever used it. it was clean as could be.
#30
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Location: Goldendale, Wa.
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I have a 401A slant needle that was a demo at a fair bought in 1959. I still have it and have taught my three DD to sew on it and now my GD is using it at 10 to make her own quilt.Been in the shop once, I clean and lube it myself. The machine lasted...the marriage didn't.It was a wedding present from former DH. Terrific machine
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