Blindstitching machine
#1
Blindstitching machine
I've been looking for one to go with my industrial machines, and this week one was posted in Sioux Falls.
http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/art/4766678803.html
So I contacted the seller about seeing it. This is a Flea Market type shop that I've been to many times, and seen this machine there along with another one, but that was when I wasn't looking for one. The place is closing this location, and does not have a place for this at the new shop.
In our emails, I mentioned that I collected vintage machines, and the store owner wrote back that they had another older machine - a US Blindstitch and it had a treadle base. I responded I was very interested, and she came back with $100 if I wanted the older one.
As soon as I saw the machine, it wasn't even a choice between the two - I am so happy to get this one!
We bent the light down to get it loaded.
It's got a neat drawer on the end - and had some needles and manuals- though one is for a much newer machine.
The table
And underneath
The motor runs and the machine moves. I have no idea how old it is - the seller said it was from the 20's, but I'm thinking more like the 50's. It's a model 118-S with serial number 1310-1185
http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/art/4766678803.html
So I contacted the seller about seeing it. This is a Flea Market type shop that I've been to many times, and seen this machine there along with another one, but that was when I wasn't looking for one. The place is closing this location, and does not have a place for this at the new shop.
In our emails, I mentioned that I collected vintage machines, and the store owner wrote back that they had another older machine - a US Blindstitch and it had a treadle base. I responded I was very interested, and she came back with $100 if I wanted the older one.
As soon as I saw the machine, it wasn't even a choice between the two - I am so happy to get this one!
We bent the light down to get it loaded.
It's got a neat drawer on the end - and had some needles and manuals- though one is for a much newer machine.
The table
And underneath
The motor runs and the machine moves. I have no idea how old it is - the seller said it was from the 20's, but I'm thinking more like the 50's. It's a model 118-S with serial number 1310-1185
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That is a cool machine. I always liked older machines and am really becoming interested in acquiring them. Seeing all the interesting machines posted on this board is really hazardous to my checkbook. lol
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