My newest 301 addition
11-11-2011, 09:48 AM
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My newest 301 addition
I bought this black 301 this week in a sad cabinet. I had to disassemble the hook as it was wrapped in thread, re-time it, then disassemble the tension and clean. The machine wasn't too dirty, but there was goop all over it. I think the prior owner used to put tape on it as reminders or something! Anyway, some paint chips etc. for its age, but it works great now after about 4 hours of TLC. Also, a family photo of the 3, 301's I have. I feel kind of guilty for having 3 of them now!!! But, 301's seem to have turned into my 'specialty' and refurbishing 3 of them has taught me a lot.
11-11-2011, 05:19 PM
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Those look great! I bet you HAVE learned a lot working on those. I know the more I do the more I learn. Seems like each machine has it's own peculiar set of issues to resolve - it's better than working on a puzzle. I wonder how much the handle on the top of the 301 is like the handle on the 319? Weren't they from the same time period?
11-11-2011, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Those look great! I bet you HAVE learned a lot working on those. I know the more I do the more I learn. Seems like each machine has it's own peculiar set of issues to resolve - it's better than working on a puzzle. I wonder how much the handle on the top of the 301 is like the handle on the 319? Weren't they from the same time period?
11-11-2011, 06:22 PM
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I have 2 of the 2toned ones and I have had an opportunity to buy a beautiful black one in a mint table but it is 4 hours away and I haven't been able to get it...for $40...but I hope she will find a good home...
11-11-2011, 07:06 PM
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Awesome!! I have also been bitten by the "301" bug.
Don't feel guilty that you have a measly 3 of them 
....I can see from the picture that you are being deprived of having a two tone 301 
so you need to get on the ball and start searching for one (or two) of the two tone machines. I have seven 301's 
. They are easy to find on Craigslist if you just keep looking.
Originally Posted by Candace
Also, a family photo of the 3, 301's I have. I feel kind of guilty for having 3 of them now!!!
....I can see from the picture that you are being deprived of having a two tone 301 so you need to get on the ball and start searching for one (or two) of the two tone machines. I have seven 301's . They are easy to find on Craigslist if you just keep looking.
11-11-2011, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Awesome!! I have also been bitten by the "301" bug.
Don't feel guilty that you have a measly 3 of them....I can see from the picture that you are being deprived of having a two tone 301 so you need to get on the ball and start searching for one (or two) of the two tone machines. I have seven 301's . They are easy to find on Craigslist if you just keep looking.
Don't feel guilty that you have a measly 3 of them
....I can see from the picture that you are being deprived of having a two tone 301 so you need to get on the ball and start searching for one (or two) of the two tone machines. I have seven 301's . They are easy to find on Craigslist if you just keep looking.
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