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I'm thinking about it. There are so many decals that are ruined, and with the rust, I don't have much choice but to try.[/quote]
When you get your decal to your liking you can make new ones for the rest of us. Good Luck Kathie
When you get your decal to your liking you can make new ones for the rest of us. Good Luck Kathie
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Originally Posted by jtapp9
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by jtapp9
http://cgi.ebay.com/SINGER-401A-401-...item1e62c3e570
Do you think this is worth $125. I offered $100 and he counter offered. I don't really mind that price but then the shipping is $37.
I really wanted the 500 but from what I'm reading the only difference is the looks...this is still cheaper than the 500's and I can learn to live without the space age look..lol
Do you think this is worth $125. I offered $100 and he counter offered. I don't really mind that price but then the shipping is $37.
I really wanted the 500 but from what I'm reading the only difference is the looks...this is still cheaper than the 500's and I can learn to live without the space age look..lol
Will these 400 and 500 run sitting on a table or do they have to be in something?
And thanks for your help!
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by jtapp9
The 401s' are great too. Internal cam stack, AND takes top hats (which are easily found). They fit in lots of cabinets and even a card table (see the ISMACS site for Singer cabinets). I have a 403 (the less glitzy version)... and it sews very nicely. I paid $125 for machine (403a), the case, the attachments/book, AND the card table. (which was a great deal).
The 403 that I have, the case locks onto the machine itself, there is no wood or plastic tray that the machine sits in. So YES it can be used ontop of a table, by itself. (make sure the rubber feet on the bottom are replaced or still good though...).
Of the USA 400 models, Singer made the 401's with all the extras - the internal cam stack, as well as all the other 400 series features. So it's like the er... 'highest' model for the 400's. Singer did the same thing with the 500 series as well. The 501 Rocketeer is the 500 series best (flagship model). The 503 is still great, but has slightly less features.
So the 403s and the 503's are the next step down in the series, still great, but with less features. Then there are other models in the series with even less features/plainer like the 404, 406. (Don't confuse the model numbers of German machines or industrials... those are different models.)
Perhaps do a google search to see pics of say... the 403... verses the 401. You will see that the 401 has a large dialy knob thing in the center front. It's got little needle like pointers on each side of it. That's the stitch selector for the internal cam system. Plus, on the top... there is a flip up section for the top hat cams to fit. More stitches to choose from!
Now my 403 machine (the step down model) has everything that 401 has EXCEPT the middle stitch selector knob... and that's cause it doesn't have the internal cam stack. But I still have the flip top section for top hat cams.
For the money, I'd get the 401a.... unless you don't particularly care about extra stitches. Best to go see both, make your decision then? It might be a personal preference kinda thing. You may not like having all the bells and whistles so to speak.[/quote]"
Ok I'll add my 2 cents worth, I would trade you a 401 for your 403. Yeah, they are a step down so to speak. If the 403 has all 22 cams, it will do the same work anyway.
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Could someone please date these machines.....also how many were made, and where? A friend has just recieved them from his family and would like to know.
thanks, Marge
thanks, Marge
Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
My Singer 66-16 has the drop in bobbin. The machine guy says in order to do FMQ, the feed dogs have to be removed. Apparently, they just unscrew and pop out. I certainly haven't tried it yet. I know a 15-91 would probably be better to FMQ with. Is FMQ impossible with the horizontal drop in bobbin vs. the vertical one?
Glenn? Everyone? Is that true and can be done? I'm not sure if the fabrics would 'snag' on the cover's edges?
I just went and checked my 66 buttonholer and attachments. The button holer's feed cover is long and rectangular - screws into the bed. So I bet the SCREW used to attach the cover to the bed of the machine gets in the way. Right? Bummer.
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Sorry forgot to list the # A73776 GL851108 or could be
GI851108
thanks Marge
GI851108
thanks Marge
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Now I am an enabler there is a Jones handcrank for $9.99 on ebay. Strange thing, all the pics are of the back of the machine. The decals are gorgeous. It's in California.
Originally Posted by colleen53
i am looking on a new singer , sphnix i believe for a serial number.. cann anyone help with this?
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
If this is a replica Singer Sphnix, the serial number may be on the bottom of the machine. If it is the vintage Singer, the serial number is found top right hand corner, bobbin winder side.
Originally Posted by Glenn
I have never taken out my feed dogs to free motion quilt. I just release all the pressure off the foot. Billy also quilts this way you should ask him also. I also have the cover (Embroidery cover) and I use it many times. Glenn
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