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07-22-2015, 03:00 PM

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SteveH

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Originally Posted by ThayerRags

Oh goodie, I can play this game. I have the following hand crank machines:
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Singer 27K2 (Combination HC/Treadle)
Singer 28-1 (Combination HC/Treadle)
Singer 28K2

Now, if any of those Combo units are pre 1900 and you would be interested in a trade for the Pfaff Convertible.....

07-22-2015, 03:05 PM

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kiffie2413

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Wow!!! I'd love to see pics of everyone's machines....

07-22-2015, 04:37 PM

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amcatanzaro

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I turned my Spartan into a handcrank, it's kinda portable.

I've heard of 306's being turned into handcranks for a zigzag.

07-22-2015, 10:58 PM

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sophiebernina

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I took the motor off on an aluminium 201 and added a hand crank. It's much lighter than my heavy 201 and I find it fairly easy to carry. I would say this could be used as a 'portable' machine.

07-23-2015, 07:10 AM

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SteveH

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Originally Posted by kiffie2413

Wow!!! I'd love to see pics of everyone's machines....

Here are most of my handcranks in one picture.. (Oh, and I completely forgot about the Little Worker....)
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07-28-2015, 08:28 PM

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kiffie2413

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Originally Posted by SteveH

Here are most of my handcranks in one picture.. (Oh, and I completely forgot about the Little Worker....)
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Thank you for sharing the pics. I'm sure this is a stupid question, but do all of them sew? I would imagine they do..
And do you have a favorite as far as the sewing goes?

07-28-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sophiebernina

I took the motor off on an aluminium 201 and added a hand crank. It's much lighter than my heavy 201 and I find it fairly easy to carry. I would say this could be used as a 'portable' machine.

I would too. The aluminium 201K is lighter than a cast iron 99K

07-28-2015, 09:30 PM

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I like that one in the top right Steve. Bet it sounds great too

07-29-2015, 07:33 AM

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....but do all of them sew? ... And do you have a favorite as far as the sewing goes?

Yes they do, All of the machines in my collection sew (or else!) my favorite is the one in the upper left. The Jones Serpentine. I do a LOT of sewing on that one.

07-29-2015, 07:47 AM

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I have a Singer 201K hand crank and love it. It is heavy, but worth it. I also have a 201K aluminum hand crank. I take that one to retreats, because it is a little lighter. I bought a black case for it on ebay. I put it on a wheeled luggage carrier, and I'm good to go. I wouldn't give up my 201 hand cranks for anything.