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10-08-2015, 09:01 AM

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Caroline94535

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No CD; what makes your entire set-up work so well is that sweet pup snoozing in his chair!

I love that 503A machine, and the cabinet. It would be very useful in my small room.

10-08-2015, 09:50 AM

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ThayerRags

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Originally Posted by Caroline94535

...sweet pup snoozing in his chair!

That was HIS chair too, as a hand-me-down from my wife when she replaced hers with a different type. He was resting up to play more “tugga-rope” with me. As you can tell from the rope laying in his chair, he won the last round....

CD in Oklahoma

10-08-2015, 10:00 AM

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ThayerRags

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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly

....a pic of the cabinet that shows how the back part is held up? Cari

It’s got big honkin’ brackets on both ends to hold the back extension leaf up.

If someone used the cabinet without the back leaf on, maybe the brackets got removed and lost.

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10-08-2015, 10:06 AM

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Cari-in-Oly

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Thank you CD. No there's no brackets on mine. Actually, mine is a little different than yours. Mine has metal legs and frame under the top.

Cari

10-08-2015, 10:09 AM

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ThayerRags

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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly

....a pic of the cabinet that shows how the back part is held up? Cari

On second thought, maybe they’re just hiding from you. With the back extension removed, the brackets fold up really tight under the cabinet top. Ours had the back leaf off of it when we got it, and I had to remount the brackets onto the leaf.

CD in Oklahoma

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10-08-2015, 11:16 AM

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Cari-in-Oly

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Thanks again CD, I'll go out and check mine as soon as I get a free minute or three.

Cari

10-08-2015, 12:46 PM

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sewbeadit

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I like the machine as well as that neat cabinet, not so fond of the era of cabinet but like the whole idea of how it is made and the space, great for fmq. Your machine is in excellent condition, I would be really proud of it. Have fun with it.

10-08-2015, 01:13 PM

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tessagin

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I love all the machines andyou can't beat free!!

10-08-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Manalto

That cabinet won't win any beauty contests, but formica is great for sewing - it's nice and slippery and a cinch to clean. Plus all that room - after you use it a while, I'll bet it gets prettier in your eyes. The 503 is a terrific machine too; looks right at home in that sea of formica. Did you get cam #11 (ribbon)? It's my favorite.

Yes, I did get the #11 cam! I will try that one out this evening.

10-08-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ThayerRags

Actually, we’ve found, that if you stack enough plastic tubs full of fabric, quilt blocks, thread, crafting supplies, rarely-used sewing tools, and other junk up under the cabinet, surrounded by a cute curtain made from fabric with vintage sewing machines printed on it, the style of the cabinet becomes a non-issue. The large work surface then becomes the main focus of attention.

CD in Oklahoma

What a great idea! I will be doing the same because I can't stand how the table looks!