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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-14-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Depends on how badly you want it and if it's in...

Depends on how badly you want it and if it's in good condition. How vague is that? LOL.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-14-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

True, they are altered but still are all too wide...

True, they are altered but still are all too wide for 301 feed dogs. They will operate but not work as they should because of the too wide feed dog issue.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

I've done MANY quilts via FMQ on my 301 as...

I've done MANY quilts via FMQ on my 301 as described above. LBOW is the two-toned, beige/ oyster white type of 301.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

You need to do both. Drop the feed dogs and put...

You need to do both. Drop the feed dogs and put the stitch length bar all the way up (reverse setting actually).
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

It sounds like the threads have been damaged,...

It sounds like the threads have been damaged, which my be a real head ache for you. Singer threading and screws are not something you can duplicate with any die tap I know of. I had to rethread a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-19-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Lift up the flip up bed and there's a knob to...

Lift up the flip up bed and there's a knob to turn right there. Turn it and they should drop. If it doesn't turn easily it's probably stuck. I've had a few that were stuck tight and needed some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-10-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Here's a link to the original Singer tables for...

Here's a link to the original Singer tables for the 301. http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/singer_sewing_machine_cabinets.html They are up for sale constantly on my local CL in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-16-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Here's a great website dedicated to EVERYTHING...

Here's a great website dedicated to EVERYTHING 301. A great resource. http://singer301.com/technical/default.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Does yours make a clicking sound? That's my only...

Does yours make a clicking sound? That's my only complaint about the plastic one. It seems to work fine, but is noisy.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

If you join the vintage Singer yahoo group there...

If you join the vintage Singer yahoo group there are tutorials and photos of this. Lots of info. on all the vintage machines. It's where I look when I need help with one of my vintage Singers. I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

You really shouldn't be FMQ'ing without a foot. ...

You really shouldn't be FMQ'ing without a foot. Not only is it not safe, the foot supports the fabric and needle so that you don't pull and bend the needle, causing it to break on the feed...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Yes, I'd be happy to walk you through it. I have...

Yes, I'd be happy to walk you through it. I have 4 of these machines, so I know them very well. When you say it's hitting metal. Do you mean it's hitting the bobbin assembly OR hitting the metal...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

The 301 is the EASIEST machine to retime (IMO). ...

The 301 is the EASIEST machine to retime (IMO). I've retimed 3 or 4 of them. Please don't spend $60 to do it! Are you sure it needs retiming? Does the new needle hit the bobbin case?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Have you oiled it since you've gotten it? What...

Have you oiled it since you've gotten it? What about cleaning out the feed dog area?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-09-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

The harp space on both the short bed and long bed...

The harp space on both the short bed and long bed are exactly the same, so the long bed isn't any better at getting a quilt under it than the short bed. They are the exact same machines, except the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-09-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

There are more short beds available as these were...

There are more short beds available as these were the only machines made to go into tables and the two-tone is availbable ONLY in short bed. So, the longbeds are rarer, and thus more collectable and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Lynda, I agree with you. I spent quite a bit FMQ...

Lynda, I agree with you. I spent quite a bit FMQ on my 401 and it just doesn't compare to the 301! Now, the 401 is great too with all the decorative stitches and such, but yes the drop in bobbins...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-07-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Only if it's a black, long bed in pristine...

Only if it's a black, long bed in pristine condition or in an awesome table. I wouldn't pay that much unless it looked brand new, but that's me. Depends on how much you want it and if it's a short...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-07-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Yes, you're right, I don't have the black...

Yes, you're right, I don't have the black long-bed. But, unless it drops in my lap 4 is enough!! Of course I said that about 3....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Oh my...I happened by an estate sale yesterday...

Oh my...I happened by an estate sale yesterday and picked up my 4th, 301!!! I bought the two-toned one that now rounds out my collection. It will be a gift from hubby under the tree, so no...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-04-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

I'm looking for a 15-125 but because of weight...

I'm looking for a 15-125 but because of weight and shipping costs I have to stay local! I FMq'ed on my 401 for the first time yesterday and I must say, although the 401 is a nice machine, it doesn't...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-29-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

Typically, the thread has wound itself around the...

Typically, the thread has wound itself around the rotating hook assembly and can be so stuck you may have to remove the whole assembly. No biggie as I've done this many times. There are two screws...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-29-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

What's wrong with it?

What's wrong with it?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-28-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

The 185 is heavy. Not back breaking heavy, but...

The 185 is heavy. Not back breaking heavy, but heavy. The 301 is significantly lighter.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-27-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,922
Posted By Candace

The 99 you have is most similar to your 185. ...

The 99 you have is most similar to your 185. They are basically the same machine. The 185 is just the more modern version of the 99. The 301 has an internal belt system and is not like the 99 in...
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