FW on CL for $50
#22
Only if you are a person who can repaint the old machines. This is exactly the kind Billy is looking for, to strip and repaint. He custom paints cars and sewing machines, so he is set up for this. The average quilter/old sewing machine collector is not. I hope someone will point this machine out to Billy.
#25
Someone might notify Cynthia of CGail as her DH buys, restores and sells Featherweights and may be interested in it for parts? Also those of you interested in purchasing Featherweights might PM them to see what they currently have for sale.
#26
Machine looks like it has been stripped for parts. Thread tention assembly missing. Throat plate missing and the hook assembly and bobbin case may be missing. These parts are costly and you could end up with a costly machine. I do not recommend spending money on this machine.
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Utah
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Originally Posted by livenlearn124
This old girl is in pretty rough shape.
Would she be worth their asking price?
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/for/2397298818.html
Would she be worth their asking price?
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/for/2397298818.html
If I was in the market for a FW I would probably buy her. A little TLC and elbow grease would make her look great.
#29
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: WI
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You need to consider the cost of complete strip down, overhaul and replacement of any parts not included or not restroable. If you buy and sell it as is you will probably recoop or at least come close to recovering your cost. Depending on if the motor is shot