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#7321
Originally Posted by oldhag
My vote would be for a handcrank, mostly because you can sew anywhere with it(I can sit in the evening and watch a movie while sewing and not disturb the other viewers... It's quiet). You already have a treadle and a motorized vintage machine so a handcrank will compliment your collection. My final reason is I am partial to handcranks.
#7322
I have a treadle but haven't been able to sew with it yet. But, if you want to use your machine everyday I would go with the new motor. If sometime in the future you would want to change to a treadle or hand crank you could. For now you would have the new motor and new wireing to get started. If you would want to change to a hand crank it would just be a one screw operation where the motor is attached. I know there are several people on here that prefer making it a treadle so this is just my opinion.
#7323
Originally Posted by Howard
Redpurselady...I vote for the handcrank. Seems you do not have one of these and could add to your collection. Also the value. Aside from voting, I would like to request a picture of your Singer 127 1905 treadle. I have a 1904 model and would like to compare. Mine has had some alterations. Thanks, Loraine aka "Howard"
#7324
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My vote would be for the handcrank, as well. I have one and even though I don't use it much, it is still a lovely machine.
#7325
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Originally Posted by redpurselady
Originally Posted by Howard
Redpurselady...I vote for the handcrank. Seems you do not have one of these and could add to your collection. Also the value. Aside from voting, I would like to request a picture of your Singer 127 1905 treadle. I have a 1904 model and would like to compare. Mine has had some alterations. Thanks, Loraine aka "Howard"
She really cleaned up nice. Beautiful old lady. Some of us get better with age. LOL. Thanks for the pic. Miy machine has the bobbin winder moved up. Seems some of the older ones had this done.
There is still a port lower down where they were put originally. There is a pic of my 27 but I will have to look back to see what page. Will get back to you as soon as I find it. Could also be under pictures. I listed it as my old singer I think.
Go to Search and type in "Howard's Old Black Singer" That should be it.
#7326
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I already voted and I went with the handcrank just for the cool factor, but mine really doesnt count since I am working on it.
I dont think......... :roll: :D :lol:
Billy
I dont think......... :roll: :D :lol:
Billy
#7327
Redpurselady,
Seeing that you already have your favorites that you use, I vote for the handcrank. Plus, a handcrank will compliment your collection.
Seeing that you already have your favorites that you use, I vote for the handcrank. Plus, a handcrank will compliment your collection.
#7329
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Redpurselady,
Seeing that you already have your favorites that you use, I vote for the handcrank. Plus, a handcrank will compliment your collection.
Seeing that you already have your favorites that you use, I vote for the handcrank. Plus, a handcrank will compliment your collection.
Nancy
#7330
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northern California
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I second the hand crank. I have one and am glad that I do. Kathie
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