MFord

I saw this in a thrift shop and just had to have it, although it was more money than I wanted to spend ($80). I just thought that the bentwood case looked so good, and the machine itself looks used but still nice. It needs work though![ATTACH=CONFIG]532304[/ATTACH]The belt was disintegrating, so I pulled it off, and left a mess of bits. Here are some more pics.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]532305[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]532306[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]532308[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]532309[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]532310[/ATTACH]The guys at the shop had turned the motor on, and it worked, but I'm not sure about using it with this ancient wiring. I don't see any bare wires, but what do you guys think?

As usual, there were no accessories or manual with the machine, but I printed out the manual for the 127-3 and 128-3. Question - what makes it a -3? I couldn't find that info in the Ismacs files. This machine is designed to be used with a knee bar, which came with it. There is also no key for the case, although apparently I can order one that will fit.

I haven't had much time to look at my machines as I've been finishing a quilt for my niece's wedding. I look forward to working on my new baby, but still want to get my Kenmore 117.740 working first.

Rodney

Nice looking machine! I know it's a 128 but that's about it.
I'm not used to seeing that wiring configuration either.
Rodney

quiltingcandy

That is a pretty little machine!

amcatanzaro

I love those.

I would probably make it a hand crank.

miriam

I got a Singer 128 with suspect wiring this week. It has an amateurish hand made aluminum front slide plate and a matching rear plate The machine works great. Mom and I have been playing with hand cranking it.

DonnaMiller

The slide plates are still available at Sew-Classic.com. I was thinking hand crank also, because these machines are often seen with cranks and I thought this one would be too. It is lovely. You will love playing with it. I have one. Would rather not have the long shuttle type bobbin though. This is a good machine to save too. They were made in some for up through the 50s.

DonnaMiller

The slide plates are still available at Sew-Classic.com. I was thinking hand crank also, because these machines are often seen with cranks and I thought this one would be too. It is lovely. You will love playing with it. I have one. Would rather not have the long shuttle type bobbin though. This is a good machine to save too. They were made in some form or other up through the 50s. Mine is the late form of Godzilla 128.

DonnaMiller

Wish you were closer. My husband rewires my machines, that have old, cotton insulation. He says if the rubber under the cotton is good, then it is safe, but sometimes we just can't see what is under there. I would rewire it if you are really going to use it, otherwise, not. They are manufacturing the cotton covered wire again, for accurate restorations, but it is very expensive and I'm personally not interested. Your machine is beautiful and well worth the price in its condition. Thank you for saving it.

MFord

I think it would be very interesting to make this a hand crank machine, although my elbow tendinitis is screaming "NO" at me! I could get my daughter to crank it for me, maybe. Well, it goes into the line of machines to be worked on. I never buy one in working condition! Thanks for your input, my friends!

J Miller

MFord,

"IF" I were to rewire it I would order in some of the replica fabric covered cord and make it look original. I've got a couple that's going to get that treatment as soon as I get them home.

I just need one of the light set ups like your machine has.

Joe