New Addition - 401A
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So then, just found this locally and couldn't resist. Other than the usual good clean/lube, it only needs a bobbin tire. Previous owner had it serviced/rewired not long back so i'm counting myself lucky today https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/thumbup.png
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Great machine. I got one a few years back and the lovely people on the board helped me get it working.
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The major issue with 401s is the tendency for the cam stack to stick if it isn't operated "regularly." I use mine a few times a year, and have no issues.
I did have to remove, clean, oil, and reinstall the stack when I bought it, not a hard job at all (though at the time, I was worried - my first "major" vsm effort.) |
Originally Posted by WIChix
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The major issue with 401s is the tendency for the cam stack to stick if it isn't operated "regularly." I use mine a few times a year, and have no issues.
I did have to remove, clean, oil, and reinstall the stack when I bought it, not a hard job at all (though at the time, I was worried - my first "major" vsm effort.) Anyways, thanks for the reply and head's up on the stack. Will be in use in next day or two this https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/thumbup.png |
Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
(Post 8403385)
Great machine. I got one a few years back and the lovely people on the board helped me get it working.
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Started dismantling/cleaning last night and finished today. This has to be the cheapest machine so far to get running, only parts needed were the felt discs and bobbin tire replaced. Also one of the cleanest machines I've sourced https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/biggrin.png
Plan for this is to become a daily user along side the 15-91 as soon as I've sourced a cabinet/table for it https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/thumbup.png |
I had a 401A that I used for years, but unfortunately just slowly started to fall apart, and parts are hard to find. It is truly the greatest machine ever made, as Singer is known to say. Enjoy your machine.
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Well, now that sew-classic has closed, it's not as easy as it used to be. You can still get parts at Michigan Sewing Supply and at TandTrepair.com. TandT specializes in Singer slant machines.
bkay |
I'll end up buying another machine or two just to keep for parts that become unavailable in time. Any machine i use daily, i always have a donor or two. Storage is a problem at times lol but nice to know when parts are hard to buy then you know you still have your "rainy day" parts bin https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/thumbup.png
Thanks @bkay i'll check the TandT out as haven't come across them i believe. |
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Forgot to take a picture of some of the test stitch patterns after servicing, so here is one. Happy times https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/thumbup.png
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