I've refurbished 2, 319's and the parts are not cheap. If it were free, it may be worth your time, elbow grease a some money for parts, but I agree with everyone else. Keep looking.
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You know a vintage machine is really far gone when the consensus here is that it's not worth the time. : (
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the 319 is a really fast sewing machine. but--the bobbin area is hard to reach & replace. just drives me crazy when
I use it. especially would be awful to replace bobbins if you were FMQ. it also takes a different needle, while not impossible to get, is more expensive to buy and not all the different ones available. I can tell you that much without looking at the machine. if it is over $30, it is too high. |
OMG !!!! I just looked at them. the whole mess is not worth $10. you would think someone would be ashamed
to even list them. run away fast. |
Originally Posted by smitty
(Post 4871827)
the 319 is a really fast sewing machine. but--the bobbin area is hard to reach & replace. just drives me crazy when
I use it. especially would be awful to replace bobbins if you were FMQ. it also takes a different needle, while not impossible to get, is more expensive to buy and not all the different ones available. I can tell you that much without looking at the machine. if it is over $30, it is too high. |
those machines are junk,,i would not spend the money on them,,i sewed on commercial machines for years in a sewing factory,so i know what are good machines,,if you are looking for a commercial machine,i know where there are some for sale,,,,you will have to buy another motor cause these are 3 phase,,,but motors aren't that expensive,,,and the head table and legs comes with these machines,,,almost ready to sew on with new motor..if interested pm me and i will get you the info,,thanks
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I think I'd pass on those machines.
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Originally Posted by carolyne2421
(Post 4873714)
those machines are junk,,i would not spend the money on them,,i sewed on commercial machines for years in a sewing factory,so i know what are good machines,,if you are looking for a commercial machine,i know where there are some for sale,,,,you will have to buy another motor cause these are 3 phase,,,but motors aren't that expensive,,,and the head table and legs comes with these machines,,,almost ready to sew on with new motor..if interested pm me and i will get you the info,,thanks
I'm actually not that interested in getting a commercial machine. Out of the three the guy is selling I am only interested in the 319W. It is on my wishlist of machines. I have been bit by the vintage machine bug and wish that I had found this interest earlier, I totally wish now that I had become a sewing machine repairperson. I feel like I am too far into my school path to make a change now though. I still can't get this 319W out of my head. I know it is in terrible condition, but I think I will keep the guys number and see in a few weeks if he will sell just the 319 for a much lower price. Like maybe $10-$15. We'll see. |
If you can get it for $10 it would be worth it just for the parts.
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