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03-11-2011, 10:43 PM
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To everyone posting photos of their NICE machines, thanks for sharing! So many wonderful machines and information here on this site. Have fun treadling! And welcome to those that are new to the shop.
03-12-2011, 01:40 AM
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Nancy,
My Singer 66 is a backclamp and it was made in Dec. 1921.
Judy
My Singer 66 is a backclamp and it was made in Dec. 1921.
Judy
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok you guys I am confused. I thought all the early Singer 66's had back clamps? This is Kathie's 1909 Model 66 with a side clamp? Does that mean this machine was changed from a back clamp to a side clamp by one of the owners?
I have a Model 66 from 1914 with the back clamp, which is what I thought all the early 66's had?
Billy your thoughts on why this 1909 has a side clamp?
Nancy
I have a Model 66 from 1914 with the back clamp, which is what I thought all the early 66's had?
Billy your thoughts on why this 1909 has a side clamp?
Nancy
03-12-2011, 06:13 AM
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I think Ive mentioned before that I own a little party store that i work in weekends. Well, today one of my regulars came in, he is an auctioneer. So I asked him if he ever saw any treadle cabinets, as i am looking for one. Low and behold he didnt, but he had a machine for sale. 10 min later i am the proud owner of a machine in a pristine domed case. I think it is a 27-4. it has a knee presser, made in Scotland 1923. Cant get any more info til i get to a better internet connection, but will be interested in information on this machine. it has several unfamiliar features. oh, got it for $25. Proof that these machines have a way of finding us! now all i want to do is take her home and enjoy! looking around the store trying to find a place to open a shop in a corner. LOL
03-12-2011, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Nancy;
My 66 Red Eye had back clamping feet. It is a treadle head minus the cabinet. I only have the one presser foot like Farm Woman is looking for. Mine was made in 1916. Does this info help you?
My 66 Red Eye had back clamping feet. It is a treadle head minus the cabinet. I only have the one presser foot like Farm Woman is looking for. Mine was made in 1916. Does this info help you?
Nancy
03-12-2011, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Lostn51
I have a 1921 with the back clamp I think it was just what they were using at the time of assembly and the allotment. Just because 50,000 were allotted didnt mean that they were all of the same decal and type of clamp system.
Billy
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Geeze, just when I think I can tell a really vintage 66 from a newer 66 I get this -- which messes it all up! LOL!!!!
Nancy
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03-12-2011, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by buslady
I think Ive mentioned before that I own a little party store that i work in weekends. Well, today one of my regulars came in, he is an auctioneer. So I asked him if he ever saw any treadle cabinets, as i am looking for one. Low and behold he didnt, but he had a machine for sale. 10 min later i am the proud owner of a machine in a pristine domed case. I think it is a 27-4. it has a knee presser, made in Scotland 1923. Cant get any more info til i get to a better internet connection, but will be interested in information on this machine. it has several unfamiliar features. oh, got it for $25. Proof that these machines have a way of finding us! now all i want to do is take her home and enjoy! looking around the store trying to find a place to open a shop in a corner. LOL
Nancy
03-12-2011, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Remember the 66 came out in 1902 and Singer acquired Wheeler and Wilson in 1905. The Singer 9W was made up to 1910-11 (they even recast the machine to be able to fit the standard Singer cabinet) so the Backclamp came several years after the introduction of the original machine.
Billy
Billy
How long did Singer make the 66?
Nancy
03-12-2011, 06:41 AM
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http://wichita.craigslist.org/atq/2261064522.html
A White treadle with "pot rash". Other than that, it looks pretty good. Have a blessed day, all. I'm off to Quilts of Valor meeting.
A White treadle with "pot rash". Other than that, it looks pretty good. Have a blessed day, all. I'm off to Quilts of Valor meeting.
03-12-2011, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Wow Billy, I did not realize that Singer started making the 66 in 1902! That would explain why Kathie's 1909 is a side clamp and most everyone else on here with a 19teen something or very early 1920's machine has a back clamp.
How long did Singer make the 66?
Nancy
How long did Singer make the 66?
Nancy
The Model 66 American Production figures are as follows:
10-27-1902 to 2-13-1956 with 5,924,909 machines during that era.
The 66K ran from 1907 to 1940 with 2,981,388 manufactured during that stint.
The total Model 66 production from both factories totaled 8,906,297 units.
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03-12-2011, 06:52 AM
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I'd love to bid on this machine, but look at the shipping charges -- $3,000????????
Nancy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1123
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1123
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