1CharmShort

I just stumbled onto this craigslist ad, and thought there might be a few of you who would enjoy looking:
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...592060232.html

Lots of hand cranks here..
Funny thing- I have that machinists handbook.

quiltedsunshine

That's fun!

I have 1 "toy" machine. It's a Singer model 20 chain stitch machine.

Barb in Louisiana

I'm kind of glad I don't live anywhere near this. I could make a fool of myself really quick. Oh, but too just go look!!!

KalamaQuilts

I'd think professional estate sellers would know most of those aren't toys but early true sewing machines.

quiltingcandy

I agree - I saw several that were antique machines and not toys. Sure wish I lived in the area - I would have been the first in line.

1CharmShort

yes...not all toys.
I think some are salesman's machines. They were small portable versions of larger machines that door to door sales people could pack with them for demonstration purposes.

Peckish

Maybe the person who listed the ad was using the word "toy" as a size descriptor, as in "toy poodle".

maryellen2u

It's located really close to me. I hope I have time to wander over there tomorrow.

ibex94

Such a shame I am no where near Oregon! Let us know how your trip there was, Maryellen! Thank you for the post 1charmshort!

Peckish

It appears that the sale was last weekend, not this one.