Singer 128 withcoffin topcarrying case
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Coffin tops tend to be 28, but 128 often came in bent wood cases. These are very similar models, the difference is the auto tread release on the 128, while the 28 top tensioner has a loab you push in manually. There are some differences to the bobbin winder too, but pretty much the same function. It runs nicely, I know of two cases where the owner has taken on a 28 and it has turned out to be a favorite, one of them swears it does the best top stitching of all her machines. I was suprised how fast it stitched. At the time someone told me long bobbins were slower than round bobbin models, but I can't say I complained about the speed at all. It was fitted with electrical motor and light. I hope your machine comes with a box of accessories, a few extra bobbins and the manual. If it doesn't new bobbins are still made for this model, and accessories can easily be found if needed. The are pfd versions of the manual on the web.
Last edited by Mickey2; 09-14-2018 at 01:05 PM.
#4
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
#7
HettyB, I think there is an adjustment that could be made in the shuttle area, that may help some. I think it is the nature of long shuttles to be a little noisier.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
#8
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A 128 maybe a little noisy compared to a 201, but the electical 128 I used was both fast and smooth running, at least for my expectations at the time. I agree with Janey, there might be som adjustment for it, and very often (!) an extra through cleaning and oiling sort out issues with noise and stitch quality.
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
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I took what I could apart and following the YouTube links here, cleaned her up and oiled everything. Stitch quality is great and the rattling was less that when I first got it. There is a vintage sewing machine dealer/servicing shop about an hour from here, and plan on taking it in (when they get a treadle that I want). Mostly it is just the shuttle rattling but it is a pleasure to use.
#10
HettyB
If you are looking at putting a 128 in a treadle, you need to know that treadle bases for 3/4 sized machine don't come up all that often Glad you are getting it happier and willing to serve. Love hand cranks.
If you are looking at putting a 128 in a treadle, you need to know that treadle bases for 3/4 sized machine don't come up all that often Glad you are getting it happier and willing to serve. Love hand cranks.
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