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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:22 PM
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    First, a question--are there videos showing how to oil and lubricate the machine and how to load the bobbin into the bobbin case?

    ok the pics:

    You can see them bigger here at flickr:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8307746...7625497212246/

    front view
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/...e2b2bc3653.jpg[/img]

    closeup of the dings on the front. Just the paint is scratched-the metal underneath looks fine
    [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/...5e2e58e656.jpg[/img]

    underside of the top-you can see some paint is worn off here
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/...4c255773cb.jpg[/img]

    back view
    [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/...bb7aefde19.jpg[/img]

    another back view
    [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/...7597af6e17.jpg[/img]

    the part of the bed that folds up
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/...8d51b9dc76.jpg[/img]

    closeup of the bed from the back
    [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/...2dc30a9e37.jpg[/img]

    front view of the case
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/...111ced3c41.jpg[/img]

    inside view of the case
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/...cd100a138e.jpg[/img]

    foot pedal
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/...8b1a0e1ba8.jpg[/img]

    this is the stuff that came with it (feet, etc)
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/...0031fe762d.jpg[/img]

    buttonhole attachment
    [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/...3c0f0d8bd7.jpg[/img]

    these are the trims that came with it. They must be pretty old.
    [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/...718d104d0f.jpg[/img]

    so from these pics does it look like it was worth it? ($135 plus tax)
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:24 PM
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    I am no expert, but I would say you definitely got a good deal. I believe you can download a service manual online for free. That is how I got one for my FW.

    http://www.singer-featherweight.com/...viceman-1.html

    Manual is online in 3 parts, this is the link to part one, I think you will be able to find the other 2 from this page.
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:27 PM
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    Looks good to me. I have one as well. The 8 cent bias trim is a kick - as well as the others. You better believe they are old!
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:33 PM
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    Congratulations on your "new" machine. I love the shape of them.
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:43 PM
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    Congratulations!
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:45 PM
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    I'd say you got a good deal. Congrats. What are you going to name her/him?
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:45 PM
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    I am so excited for you!! :thumbup: Your Featherweight looks wonderful. I bet you can hardly stand waiting to use it. Please share more pictures with all of us, when you get a chance to make something using it!! ENJOY!!
    :D :D :D :D
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:50 PM
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    It was a great deal. I have had a few with chips like that on the bed. I took model paint and filled the chips in. It makes them almost un-noticeable. At least they are less noticeable. Enjoy!! I am sue you will love it.
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:54 PM
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    :mrgreen: :mrgreen: WOW Yes
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    Old 11-29-2010, 07:56 PM
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    If you google Featherweight dating you can find out the year it was manufactured by the serial number. I think you got a great deal, you're gonna love that little baby if you go to classes sewing groups.
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