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    Old 03-14-2014, 09:53 AM
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    Any opinions about this model?
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    Old 03-15-2014, 02:09 AM
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    If it's free take it - if it doesn't work there are good parts... those have plastic gears - you will need to take a look at the gears
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    Old 03-15-2014, 07:25 AM
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    Thank you for the response.
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    Old 03-16-2014, 04:46 AM
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    Stylist was my first machine, purchased new in 1973. Used it for 35 years with no problems.
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    Old 03-16-2014, 05:24 AM
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    My first machine also. Still use it for piecing. It's a workhorse and hasn't ever let me down.
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    Old 03-16-2014, 01:48 PM
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    Gears are relatively cheap and are available on Ebay! I'd get it.
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    Old 03-18-2014, 09:11 AM
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    I coughed up $20 for it and brought it home.

    It does work. I did not realize it was a slant needle machine until I brought it home. DH cleaned it up and oiled it. I replaced the needle ( it looked like it was a 20/120) and it seems to be running better. DH took off the bottom cover and showed me a nice lint collectin.

    There was absolutely no rust anywhere on it. It needs a new bobbin winder tire.

    The motor seems kind of growly compared to my other machines, but the wiring appears to be oksy.
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    Old 03-18-2014, 09:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    I coughed up $20 for it and brought it home.

    It does work. I did not realize it was a slant needle machine until I brought it home. DH cleaned it up and oiled it. I replaced the needle ( it looked like it was a 20/120) and it seems to be running better. DH took off the bottom cover and showed me a nice lint collectin.

    There was absolutely no rust anywhere on it. It needs a new bobbin winder tire.

    The motor seems kind of growly compared to my other machines, but the wiring appears to be oksy.
    it is nice when you win
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    Old 03-18-2014, 11:23 AM
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    I did make sure that it had potential before I bought it - much to the annoyance of the person selling it!
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