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chris_quilts 08-13-2013 06:42 PM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn (Post 6231372)
This poor thing looks like the machine and the table were both hosed down with black spray paint. . . http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/atq/3996943943.html

That price better be negotiable with a picture like that in the ad!!

Sheluma 08-13-2013 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane (Post 6232855)
http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ513208416

Though the cabinet is neat conceptually...

I like the design of the cabinet, too. But the wood (if it is wood) is awful. I want one in oak, maple, or other light colored hard wood, please.


Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane (Post 6232285)

The Bristol looks like a 15, but is it smaller? Like a 3/4 15 or something?
Love that Raymond


Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane (Post 6232855)
Sheluma, this one's for you: The manual is a 431, but that's not a 431.... looks like a chain stitcher though: http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ512544196


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 6232940)
The Singer 600s & 603s can be good machines. They are closely related to the 401 and 500 internally in all but the bobbin winder. They are pretty much all metal machines. I can't get wild about the bobbin winder...

They don't have any plastic inside?

chris_quilts 08-13-2013 07:03 PM

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/fuo/3988982776.html ~ I bought this for $10. It is missing the power cord from the cabinet to the outlet altho the seller swears she has it somewhere. Cabinet needs works, including veneer work, and needs major reconstructive work to be out back together so it'll hold together. Has a lazy Susan spool holder in the 1st drawer which the seller didn't know about. She did say she'd look for the cord but it takes a regular female end so hoping I can find something if the power cord decides not to be found. Could have also gotten a free kitten but DH said no emphatically.

Sheluma 08-13-2013 07:15 PM

Wow! Just those needles are worth 10x what you paid! And there's an old Singer seam guide still in the package! I like the cabinet. I hope the kitten finds as good of a home.

In the 4th picture, what is the part in the upper left?

auntpiggylpn 08-13-2013 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by Sheluma (Post 6232106)
I think this is the saddest featherweight I've seen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-the-...item3f28268318

whoever has had ownership of this poor machine sure hasn't treated her right

chris_quilts 08-13-2013 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by Sheluma (Post 6233139)
Wow! Just those needles are worth 10x what you paid! And there's an old Singer seam guide still in the package! I like the cabinet. I hope the kitten finds as good of a home.

In the 4th picture, what is the part in the upper left?

Sheila, it's the bobbin winder. The needles are older milliner needles so don't know if they're for a machine or hand sewing. Will investigate more tomorrow. I love those old seam guides. Very handy. I think it was used to make clothes because there's tape like for a seam allowance but nit a 1/4 inch allowance. Nice attachments too. I am pleased with the purchase and hope the cabinet is salvageable.

auntpiggylpn 08-13-2013 08:38 PM

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/atq/3973426585.html

this poor thing needs some love. . .

Sheluma 08-14-2013 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_quilts (Post 6233168)
Sheila, it's the bobbin winder. The needles are older milliner needles so don't know if they're for a machine or hand sewing. Will investigate more tomorrow. I love those old seam guides. Very handy. I think it was used to make clothes because there's tape like for a seam allowance but nit a 1/4 inch allowance. Nice attachments too. I am pleased with the purchase and hope the cabinet is salvageable.

Oh -- I hope there are some machine needles -- is this the machine that takes unusual needles?
This is part of the bobbin winder?
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Sheluma 08-14-2013 01:47 AM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn (Post 6233188)
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/atq/3973426585.html

this poor thing needs some love. . .

Yeah, it needs to go to the SteveH machine hospital.

Cecilia S. 08-14-2013 04:32 AM

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ495529391

"May need some repairs"? Um, what was their first clue; the gaping hole near the stitch plate? Or the tuft of toilet paper trying to stuff the thread spool holder?

That said, it does look like a cool machine.


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