vintagemotif

I don't think you should use baby oil to clean her up.
Your sewing oil will be ok to do that. I have read that some folks just use sewing oil to clean their machines. Have fun with her and congrats!

Quiltgranny

Hi Everyone,

I've got a 301a foot controller question or two. Recently acquired a 301a shortbed with the old bakelite foot controller which is driving me crazy. Don't know if this is operator error or what, since I'm new to this type of foot controller.

When depressing on the button on the left of the foot controller, my machine usually hesitates before starting to sew - from a slight hesitation to I need to use the hand wheel to start her. I know this is not normal from what I've read, that being that she should just take off running, no hesitation or hand wheel assistance required.

Also, the foot controller button seems kinda 'sticky', in that it takes more pressure from my foot to depress, and even that varies when using. Often, she'll just start racing and nearly eats my fingers off if I'm not careful. So, getting any speed control is difficult at best.

Sound like it's time for a new foot controller or what? If so, what type would you recommend? I read somewhere that the clamshell type was great for FMQ, which I plan to do as well as regular sewing/quilting. Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

vintagemotif

If anyone is looking for a Eldredge Two Spools in treadle cabinet, here is one in CA. Just make sure the can and a spool is there, otherwise you will not be able to use this machine.

http://monterey.craigslist.org/atq/2305253544.html

Miz Johnny

Very nice Victorian decals!!

vintagemotif

Anyone in the Maryland area looking for a cheap 301, here is one for $35.

http://frederick.craigslist.org/atq/2298963043.html

purplefiend

I notice it includes the cradle too.

vintagemotif

In the DC area is a FW:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...332095664.html

vintagemotif

Purplefiend, What's the cradle?

vintagemotif

This one is saying for parts only, but I bet after a good cleaning it would work, and could be treadled too, Necchi Supernova.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/hsh/2333954133.html

purplefiend

Its the thingy that the 301 goes into so that it can be mounted in a Singer cabinet. The 301 has grub screws to accept a hinge pin, so the cradle fixes this.
Here's what it looks like.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SINGER-301-CABIN...item1e630d6f8b

http://cgi.ebay.com/Singer-301-Cradl...item5adfd56154