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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

There is a Singer 185J for $20.00 on Cape Cod, MA Craigslist.

http://capecod.craigslist.org/art/2499544220.html

That's a better deal than the one that I found for $35.00 :thumbup:

Yes, I am in CT and have a friend on the Cape. Have tried to send a message via the ad and can't seem to do it. No tel. no. or I would call. help! Can someone send them my e-mail or tel. no? Would love to send the $20 on such a neat little machine!!! PM me please if you can help me.

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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

There is a Singer 185J for $20.00 on Cape Cod, MA Craigslist.

http://capecod.craigslist.org/art/2499544220.html

That's a better deal than the one that I found for $35.00 :thumbup:

I've had trouble with that too. I've found that if you highlight and copy the reply to: part and then go to your email and paste that in the address it will work. HTH's

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Double Post, Sorry!!

Texas Jan

Wow Texas Jan, I am always surprised to see what shows up when these old machines start to shed the gunk! She is going to be very purrrrty!

Nancy

This one has been the most stubborn one about shedding her gunk. She will never be a beauty, but at least she IS gonna be CLEAN .

Texas Jan

Is that the same machine is both sets of pictures :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

I kept scrolling up and down to look at the differences and WOWZA!! Did you use a kerosene soak to do that amount of cleaning??? I have a brown lotus model 66 that looks as if someone put a blackish-goopy stain over the whole thing. I was able to get the goop off of the little serial number plate (it was so-o-o thick that I could not even see even the slightest indent of the numbers) so that I could date the machine but I would love to get the goop off of the rest of the machine.

Kathy--I love that Lotus of yours. That is one Singer decal I am still looking for. That is the same machine. I did the kerosene cleaning first, but being over 100 degrees here, I am afraid I rushed through it and will have to do it again to get the mechanics clean when it gets cooler. I VERY carefully used Billy's "Goop" (from Walmart) and cotton balls (no paper towels to scratch the decals) and cleaned the first layer off, and that took awhile. That didn't get them as clean as I wanted. Glenn suggested using Dawn dishwashing liquid (a little bit on a damp piece of soft cotton rag to make a foam by rubbing the rag) and see if that would clean the decals better. That seemed to remove it on this machine better. I was very careful to look at the decal after every few seconds to make sure the decals weren't turning silver. When you loose that protective shellac that is over the paint and decals, then the cleaning can take of the color really quick.
I think machines like yours and mine are there to teach me patience, and lots of it. Glenn also suggested when I put the machine in the kerosene to cover the decals with Vaseline to protect them. I think I will let mine sit in the kerosene for a day before I clean it again, maybe a 5 gallon container and submerge it. I haven't decided.
No guarantees on any of this, I'm still new and learning, so if anyone knows a better way, please speak up.

Texas Jan

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Originally Posted by chris_quilts

Need some help. Might be loking at a Wheeler and Wilson coffin top treadle on SUnday. Currrent owner does sew but prefers modern to vintage. There are 2 machines and a buunch of attachments and she has no idea goes with what machine. I also have no idea what to look for. She thinks both machines may be great grandmother's machines. Are there any pointers I need to know about a W&W machine and what would I look for regarding attachments?

Chris, please post pictures if you get these machines. The W&W's are the aristocrates of the sewing machine world. Great machines!

Don't sound so final!!! This seems to be just getting started, at least for me!! Love the old machines and am just learning all about them. Got on local CG and can't believe all the machines in a 50 mile radius!! One was right in my back yard practically! but is gone by now. I love looking for them but still don't know what is what!
Do keep the info coming!!!

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Double Post, Sorry!!

Texas Jan

Wow Texas Jan, I am always surprised to see what shows up when these old machines start to shed the gunk! She is going to be very purrrrty!

Nancy

This one has been the most stubborn one about shedding her gunk. She will never be a beauty, but at least she IS gonna be CLEAN .

Texas Jan

That gives me hope! Looks like the same condition as the 66 Redeye I picked up yesterday for $15. I have been scared to post the "before" picture!

Oh please post it !! For $15, you can learn on it and if it doesn't come out perfect, you aren't out a ton of money. That was why I bought this machine, just to see how much of a difference there could be, and it had all its parts there.

Texas Jan

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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Is that the same machine is both sets of pictures.

I kept scrolling up and down to look at the differences and WOWZA!! Did you use a kerosene soak to do that amount of cleaning??? I have a brown lotus model 66 that looks as if someone put a blackish-goopy stain over the whole thing. I was able to get the goop off of the little serial number plate (it was so-o-o thick that I could not even see even the slightest indent of the numbers) so that I could date the machine but I would love to get the goop off of the rest of the machine.

Cathy, I can't wait to see that Lotus after you get her clean!
I bet she just needs a nice lonnnng kerosene soak!

Nancy

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Originally Posted by lee231

This was the machine I went to the auction for in the first place. It went for $120, a little rich for my blood. This was on the auction as a salesman's sample machine.

But its sew cute. How could you resist?

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That's funny. You bet yours was easier to understand! We headed an equine 4-H group many years back (do they still have 4H and FFA?) and our 1X per month discussion meetings were geared to one specific part of the horse's anatomy thus the kids learned the proper descriptions with help from charts and (of course) my live horses. 2 of the kids went on to become large animal Vets and several are Vet techs - made me sooooo proud. Enough of the equines - this IS a vintage sewing machine thread ..... ;o)

Yep, there still is 4H and FFA! I know this is a Vintage sewing shop, but it is fun sometimes to talk about our furbabies, and my horses are part of my family as I am sure yours were too!~

Nancy

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Hey folks! I was wondering if any of you brainiacs know what model # this Singer is? I've never seen one like it??

Looks like a 406 to me...but wait for a second/third/fourth opinion!! :lol:

I think that's a Singer 306.

No I think I'm wrong. Looks more like the Singer 319.

comparison link: http://www.thetreadlersvillage.com/S...19forsale.html

I think you're right Monica! The other two don't have a handle, and this one does...