GE Model A "Pre-Featherweight"

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12-22-2013, 07:49 AM

#51

J Miller

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We bid on one of those at GW once. Didn't win.

My wife's father worked at GE in Ft Wayne, IN for decades before, during and after WWII. I wonder if he had any hand in making parts for those?

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12-22-2013, 08:03 AM

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PBobbin13

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This is just a sweet machine. Out of curiosity, how much does it weigh? I'm so glad you posted this.

12-22-2013, 09:26 AM

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Korak

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Originally Posted by vmaniqui

Hey korak & steveh

We are 'a few good men' here. I myself wasn't dragged as I've been kicking the sewing machine treadle since I was 12 and the machine has been screaming for me since then. I dragged my wife into sewing but not into antique machines yet. Nice machine you both have there. Welcome korak.

Thanks for the welcome. Someday i'll post a pic of the other machines we have, 15 in all. IMHO the best machines made in this country were the old Singer sewing machines, Zippo lighters and Smith&Wesson revolvers.

12-23-2013, 09:07 AM

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SteveH

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Not sure about the weight. I'll check when we get home. My machine is now on the "to be sold/traded" pile now. Neat but not something we will be using either for the shows or for projects.

12-24-2013, 10:56 AM

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Steve,

Your videos don't work...........

12-26-2013, 09:53 AM

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SteveH

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yeah, sorry, I took them down to save Dropbox space...

03-16-2014, 06:50 PM

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frudemoo

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Here's one http://www.ebay.com/itm/251477486902?_trksid=p2048036. If I wasn't in Australia I'd be on it!! LOL

03-17-2014, 03:39 AM

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19cats

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Absolutely adorable machine and in my favorite color. One question -- how on earth do you wind a bobbin?

03-17-2014, 07:18 AM

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SteveH

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here:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]467657[/ATTACH]

These are actually a little smaller than Featherweights and the mechanics are NOTHING like a featherweight.
(granted, I have big hands)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]467658[/ATTACH]

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03-17-2014, 09:52 AM

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I'm in the market for one of these -and they take the Standard attachments too. I believe they are made by Standard to be sold by GE - after Standard was bought by Osaan. BTW - Singer bought Osaan some time after that.