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11-12-2010, 08:18 PM
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I was at quilt show today. A vendor selling Singer FWs had a White that looked like my mother's 1956 model for $60. When I asked him if it worked, he said he thought so, but he hadn't spent much time on it. I detected some distain because it wasn't a Singer, but the Singers were out of my price range. Is it worth $60 if it sews well?
The only thing I hesitate about is you can't drop the feed for quilting. That's the only complaint I have with my 1974 Elna Supermatic. I can drop the feed on my old Kenmore, but that machine's tension is a nightmare.
Should I go back and look at the White tomorrow?
The only thing I hesitate about is you can't drop the feed for quilting. That's the only complaint I have with my 1974 Elna Supermatic. I can drop the feed on my old Kenmore, but that machine's tension is a nightmare.
Should I go back and look at the White tomorrow?
11-13-2010, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
tp://orangecounty.craigslist.org/atq/2037785421.html
I have several of these, but I guarantee you I didn't pay that much for any of mine!! I also have some different styles, including one mounted on a box and this double one (well, it's sort of mine!) about half way down the page:
http://needlebar.org/main~nb/boye/index.html
I have to say it's "sort of mine" because I bought it, but sent it home with Bill Grewe because he's The Boye Guy and I have no hope whatsoever of finding space for it in my house!!
I have several of these, but I guarantee you I didn't pay that much for any of mine!! I also have some different styles, including one mounted on a box and this double one (well, it's sort of mine!) about half way down the page:
http://needlebar.org/main~nb/boye/index.html
I have to say it's "sort of mine" because I bought it, but sent it home with Bill Grewe because he's The Boye Guy and I have no hope whatsoever of finding space for it in my house!!
Nancy
11-13-2010, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
I was at quilt show today. A vendor selling Singer FWs had a White that looked like my mother's 1956 model for $60. When I asked him if it worked, he said he thought so, but he hadn't spent much time on it. I detected some distain because it wasn't a Singer, but the Singers were out of my price range. Is it worth $60 if it sews well?
The only thing I hesitate about is you can't drop the feed for quilting. That's the only complaint I have with my 1974 Elna Supermatic. I can drop the feed on my old Kenmore, but that machine's tension is a nightmare.
Should I go back and look at the White tomorrow?
The only thing I hesitate about is you can't drop the feed for quilting. That's the only complaint I have with my 1974 Elna Supermatic. I can drop the feed on my old Kenmore, but that machine's tension is a nightmare.
Should I go back and look at the White tomorrow?
Also, have you checked Hospice, Thrift Stores, estate/yard sales. I just bought a Singer 503A at a barn sale for $10 - had to order the cams on e-bay, another $10 - that I am in love with. I have a machine I paid $7,000 for 6 years ago that I fight with constantly. It is very tempermental about thread, bobbins, and if I have a needle with a tiny shard from hitting a pin -- forget it, it will skip stitches. I got the Rocketeer (503a) out yesterday to finish some machine applique' I was fighting with, with my expensive machine; and I just sat and sewed a beautiful border on all my applique' pieces. No fighting with the machine -- no skipped stitches -- didn't have to adjust tension -- the thing just sewed perfect satin scallop stitches with a cam!
Nancy
11-13-2010, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
You just got a very perty FW! The case looks really good too for being one of the oldest FW's! They were made between 1933/34 and 1969 I believe!
Congratulations!
Nancy
The oldest FW case has a blueish green lining. I'd love to have the type of case that has the top tray, more storage for things. Very pretty FW!!!
Nancy
11-13-2010, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by irishrose
I was at quilt show today. A vendor selling Singer FWs had a White that looked like my mother's 1956 model for $60. When I asked him if it worked, he said he thought so, but he hadn't spent much time on it. I detected some distain because it wasn't a Singer, but the Singers were out of my price range. Is it worth $60 if it sews well?
The only thing I hesitate about is you can't drop the feed for quilting. That's the only complaint I have with my 1974 Elna Supermatic. I can drop the feed on my old Kenmore, but that machine's tension is a nightmare.
Should I go back and look at the White tomorrow?
The only thing I hesitate about is you can't drop the feed for quilting. That's the only complaint I have with my 1974 Elna Supermatic. I can drop the feed on my old Kenmore, but that machine's tension is a nightmare.
Should I go back and look at the White tomorrow?
Also, have you checked Hospice, Thrift Stores, estate/yard sales. I just bought a Singer 503A at a barn sale for $10 - had to order the cams on e-bay, another $10 - that I am in love with. I have a machine I paid $7,000 for 6 years ago that I fight with constantly. It is very tempermental about thread, bobbins, and if I have a needle with a tiny shard from hitting a pin -- forget it, it will skip stitches. I got the Rocketeer (503a) out yesterday to finish some machine applique' I was fighting with, with my expensive machine; and I just sat and sewed a beautiful border on all my applique' pieces. No fighting with the machine -- no skipped stitches -- didn't have to adjust tension -- the thing just sewed perfect satin scallop stitches with a cam!
Nancy
11-13-2010, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by featherweight
That is the same one I got at the thrift store this week. Wow, does it sew nice. But I have to spend way more than you did, it cost me 12.95, It has the cabinet. and 8.00 + shipping for the cams.. LOL. I had pictures in Vintage machine on Wed.
My Rocketeer also had a cabinet when we picked her up at the barn sale. My DH promptly dismantled the cabinet and we burned it with some brush! Mine is a portable now! That cabinet was in very bad shape -- besides I don't have room for another cabinet -- I have too many treadles!
Nancy
11-13-2010, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by featherweight
That is the same one I got at the thrift store this week. Wow, does it sew nice. But I have to spend way more than you did, it cost me 12.95, It has the cabinet. and 8.00 + shipping for the cams.. LOL. I had pictures in Vintage machine on Wed.
My Rocketeer also had a cabinet when we picked her up at the barn sale. My DH promptly dismantled the cabinet and we burned it with some brush! Mine is a portable now! That cabinet was in very bad shape -- besides I don't have room for another cabinet -- I have too many treadles!
Nancy
I didn't have much polishing at all.
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I have covered all scratches in cabinet
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11-13-2010, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by featherweight
Here is Rockys Picture:
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11-13-2010, 04:44 PM
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Billy, are you sure you're reducing your stock? I was just on Craigs List. A seller in Ludington has a pair of dirty black Singers in a garage. One has a cabinet, one is very ornate and one has a medallion, I think. No price listed. I'd hardly know what to offer him.
11-13-2010, 04:47 PM
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Billy, are you sure you're reducing your stock? I was just on Craigslist. A seller in Ludington has a pair of dirty black Singers in a garage. One has a cabinet, one is very ornate and one has a medallion, I think. No price listed. I'd hardly know what to offer him.
Traverse City has a Singer 6233 for $75. Does the feed drop on that one?
Traverse City has a Singer 6233 for $75. Does the feed drop on that one?
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