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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
The 401 takes cams, the easy to find top-hat style. I agree I wouldn't want to haul a 401 to class, but if all other things were equal (cost, condition, etc.) and I could only have one machine, I would definitely prefer a 401.
Nancy |
hello billy and all I have fornd my singer feather weigh machine but the problem is bobbin winder is broke off the person that has it says i could get someone to weld it back do you know if i could and if so where I am waiting to hear back from someone before i buy today at 12 thanks
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[quote=BoJangles]
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
For anyone in the north eastern Massachusetts there is a really nice Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine and gorgeous coffin top cabinet for only $70.00 :shock:
Here is the CL link:http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/atq/2297262273.html OMG that Wheeler and Wilson is beautiful! I wish I lived closer to Boston. :( Sharon W. in Texas Nancy |
Originally Posted by chergram
hello billy and all I have fornd my singer feather weigh machine but the problem is bobbin winder is broke off the person that has it says i could get someone to weld it back do you know if i could and if so where I am waiting to hear back from someone before i buy today at 12 thanks
Billy |
Billy, Is there anything I can use besides the kerosene to clean? Too cold outside and want to finish what I started. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
My ebay buy arrived yesterday...1910 "redeye" with case and luckily bobbin case. She does work but needs a good oiling. I won the bid with 14 others already bidding. I waited for the last few seconds in hopes of winning high bid...and I did all of 55.00 plus 27 shipping...not bad...
I also was lucky enough to find a 1951 301 at a local school tag sale on Sat. I loved seeing all your vintage machines and felt the need to join the club. Went out to the sale just in hopes of finding either a featherweight or 301...prefering the 301 based on gear driven. Got there right as the doors opened at 9 and ran thru only looking for the machines... Well just as I was abt to leave, hitting the last table a man stood in the way and as he moved "there she was"...OH MY, I couldn't get to her fast enough to see her condition, if she had a bobbin case and worked. Knowing what to look for thanks to all of you. They stated they did not know if she worked, selling "as is" and I inspected but no bobbin case...But her body was in Mint Condition, not a scratch or ding on her...So I picked her up and off I went to pay her ticket price of $30.00...My sewing Angels have been with me and my recent finds. I took her down to our local Singer dealership who specialize in fixing vintage Singers and she'll be ready to go by Sat. She just needs a good tuneup of oil, and a few minor replacements i.e. foot pedal. Now it's the hunt for a White Featherweight reasonably priced...I'll need more then one Angel for that.... |
Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Billy, Is there anything I can use besides the kerosene to clean? Too cold outside and want to finish what I started. Thank you.
Billy |
Thanks Billy. Considering how long this machine was in my Mom's attic it is surprisingly clean inside. I think being locked inside a wooden case helped. Everything seems to be moving pretty easily. I only had to use 2 little squirts of wd40 and that was on 2 little screws I was afraid of breaking.
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ok, Billy or Nancy or anyone ~ got this cabinet today ~ can you tell me anything about her? Minus the machine, its made for a smaller-than-full-size machine... but what was inside the cabinet is what got me! And I think hubby can just build me a support plate that ANY machine can sit on, but still leave room for the treadle belt...
And the price was excellent on this ~ free :) cabinet closed up ~ would be good for any machine just sitting on it... or my crochet project basket... [ATTACH=CONFIG]178277[/ATTACH] cabinet opened up from front ~ there is also a back door for service access [ATTACH=CONFIG]178278[/ATTACH] closeup of treadle foot iron [ATTACH=CONFIG]178279[/ATTACH] I love the intricate designs on the hinges! [ATTACH=CONFIG]178281[/ATTACH] |
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Originally Posted by MarieM
Well, I just took my 503a to class! It probably weighs the same as the 401 - wasn't a big deal. I took another Patchabilities class and needed a button hole stitch, which top hat cam #8 does! I'm with you Miz Johnny, if I wanted a good machine with decorative stitches, I'd go for the 401.
Nancy What is a Patchabilities class? Nancy |
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