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    Old 04-09-2012, 11:42 AM
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    The Elna Supermatic is considered a full size machine. The Elna #1/ Grasshopper is much smaller and probably considered a 3/4 sized machine.

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    Originally Posted by miriam
    Are the Elna's a 3/4 or are they just a small arm? I know the Elna Lotus is pretty small. The Dynamic and the Cinderella must be step sisters......
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    Originally Posted by Mizkaki
    The Elna Supermatic is considered a full size machine. The Elna #1/ Grasshopper is much smaller and probably considered a 3/4 sized machine.

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    What about that Minnesota - I'm thinking it is full size too. Joe, my Vindex Special has the same size base as my old Singer 66s. For some reason I thought they were smaller too - outside a cabinet or case they do look smaller.

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    Old 04-09-2012, 11:52 AM
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    Miriam,

    I'm not familiar with that machine. The bed measurements (rounded off) for a 3/4 sized machine are usually about 12" X 6". Whereas the full sized Singers are about 7" X 14".


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    What about that Minnesota?
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    Miriam,

    The base on the Minnesota ~B~ measures 6 3/4" W x 13 3/4" L. I guess by Mizkaki's numbers it's more of a full sized machine than a 3/4 size. The pillar and arm just make it look smaller I guess.

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    Originally Posted by Mizkaki
    Miriam,

    I'm not familiar with that machine. The bed measurements (rounded off) for a 3/4 sized machine are usually about 12" X 6". Whereas the full sized Singers are about 7" X 14".
    If the Minnesota is the same size as my Vindex Special it is full sized - it is a good 7 X 14 - I think some machines just set different on their base so look smaller than they really are.

    Cathy, what is 1/2 size?
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    Originally Posted by J Miller
    Miriam,

    The base on the Minnesota ~B~ measures 6 3/4" W x 13 3/4" L. I guess by Mizkaki's numbers it's more of a full sized machine than a 3/4 size. The pillar and arm just make it look smaller I guess.

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    The Greyhound is so appropriately named...it really reminds me of a Greyhound! LOL
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    Old 04-09-2012, 12:38 PM
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    Miriam,

    I don't have actual measurements for the 1/2 size. Pat, do you know?
    The Featherweight is considered a half size. So one could compare to that.

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    Originally Posted by miriam
    If the Minnesota is the same size as my Vindex Special it is full sized - it is a good 7 X 14 - I think some machines just set different on their base so look smaller than they really are.

    Cathy, what is 1/2 size?
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    These are great! I love my 3/4 machines!
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    Wow, thanks for sharing pictures of your old sewing machines. Awesome!
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