Happy about my new Model 99

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08-08-2011, 12:55 PM

#11

annthreecats

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Nice machine. I hope you get it running quickly so you can have fun and play on it.

08-08-2011, 02:40 PM

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Ann L

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Sweet treat! Great find and a great price.

08-08-2011, 02:50 PM

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suern3

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Very nice! I just got a 99 a couple of weeks ago from Craig's List. I paid $50 but the case is in sad shape, although the machine does work. Found out mine is a 1956 made in Elizabeth, also. The machines look almost exactly alike from the picture. I, too, am hoping for a Featherweight some day!

08-08-2011, 05:01 PM

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deedum

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I paid $25 for mine in a cabinet. You did good!

08-08-2011, 05:23 PM

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Lostn51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by myreda

Yes that extra piece is the knee attachment. Be glad it is there because sometimes they are missing and then the machine can only be converted to a handcrank unless you can find another knee bar somehere. I think you will really like the 99. I have one and it sews beautifully very similar to a Featherweight.

Actually you can use a foot pedal with it if you know how to wire it in. Singer did offer these in a foot pedal configuration and I have the map to it! Hmmmm sounds like I need to do a tutorial on converting one.......

But yes you are lucky to have the kneebar with it!

Billy

08-08-2011, 05:23 PM

#16

rosequilter

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Excellent find for the price! Congrats! Not sure what the extra piece is, though.

08-09-2011, 02:03 AM

#17

amma

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Lucky YOU :D:D:D

08-11-2011, 10:00 PM

#18

deplaylady

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You got a good deal. I paid $40 for mine. I had to buy a new cord and belt for mine before it could sew, so that added to the cost. It came in the same case and had all the attachments and a couple oil cans. I like the knee bar. Do you have your manual?

Manual:
http://www.sew-classic.com/uploads/99K.pdf

It doesn't quite show the knee lever in the manual (it does in my printed one) - you put it in end pointing to the left and then it swings down into place.
Looks like this:

99K13 with knee bar attached

[ATTACH=CONFIG]240402[/ATTACH]

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08-12-2011, 06:08 AM

#19

Brenda Sue

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I want to say "Thanks" to all who have responded. You have been very helpful and I was able to download a manual. I stuck the end of the knee bar into the machine to make sure it fits good and it does. Maybe tonight I can get it oiled and try sewing on it. This Quilt Board is the best friend I have made in a long time, I check it every day.

Brenda Sue