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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:23 AM
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    Originally Posted by petpainter
    I acquired a Singer 15-91 reversible feed in the cabinet. It has the manual and a lot of parts, but I haven't had a chance to play with her yet. Sally
    Sally, here's a wonderful review of the 15-91

    http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx
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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by Cindy Lou Who
    BUT.... first we need to convince Miz Johnny to extend a lovely invitiation to us who are within easy driving distance. We could meet for brunch so she could get to know her new playmates from the shop before inviting us to play at her house.
    Miz Johnny are you listening to this subliminal message?

    Subliminal???????!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Put down that 2x4!
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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:33 AM
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    what info is there for the Minnesota machines? Not sure of model or anything, considering going to look at this tomorrow or Saturday... She also has a White maching/cabinet, and a Singer table (no drawers)
    These would need some serious TLC to fixup, not sure if they are worth it? I've never heard of Minnesota, she just mentioned she had one... all 3 are treadles...

    singer plain table
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]154887[/ATTACH]

    White machine w/cabinet
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]154911[/ATTACH]

    Minnesota machine
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]154912[/ATTACH]

    Minnesota cabinet (what is the big box? not sure if its included)
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]154913[/ATTACH]
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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:40 AM
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    The "big box" just covers up the machine head, which doesn't swivel down into the cabinet. Isn't that the White machine's throat plate sitting on the Minnesota?
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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
    what info is there for the Minnesota machines? ...

    What is that propeller-looking thingee on top of the Minnesota?
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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:50 AM
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    Isn't the Minnesota called a 'coffin top'? The ironwork sorta looks like that on my LaReine that resembles a Davis.
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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
    what info is there for the Minnesota machines? ...

    Look at this...! They were made by Davis!
    http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/li...sewing-machine
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    Old 01-06-2011, 08:55 AM
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    Don't know what it's called - it's where the thread goes thru when it comes off the spool my La Reine has one too. The piece of metal is supposed to be sideways not cockeyed like that one is.
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    Old 01-06-2011, 09:04 AM
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    these are on CL near me... just contemplating, but wanted to know if they are worth looking at and trying to fix up? Don't know anything about them except they're in her garage, and she wants to get rid of 'em :) Haven't looked at them yet, are they worth looking at? $50 for all 3
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    Old 01-06-2011, 09:30 AM
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    I would be tempted to buy them for $50 - 'course I don't know much but don't think I could resist 'em.
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