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Joke of the day. The "battery powdered box" is an audio mixer, lol.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SINGER-SEWING-MA...item3f0cc01cda

Actually it's a charger for rechargeable batteries. I had one just like it.

My bad, was just going by what someone else said it was. Thanks for the info.

Well, I still can't figure out why it's for sale with a sewing machine.

http://jackson.craigslist.org/art/2535500703.html

Need opinions please. How much "stuff" should be with this to make it cost effective? Also, she says OBO so maybe I could get her down some.

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Originally Posted by Nanamoms

http://jackson.craigslist.org/art/2535500703.html

Need opinions please. How much "stuff" should be with this to make it cost effective? Also, she says OBO so maybe I could get her down some.

I try to get 125 - 150 out of one depending what it has. That would have to be a LOT of stuff. I betcha she hasn't had ANY offers. Wait a week and offer her 100. You have nothing to lose.

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I'm sitting here feeling blue - just missed this beauty by 10 minutes. I should have been dialing the 'phone instead of "taking care of business". Crap (literally)!

OMG!!! That cabinet is worth more than $30.

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HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought a 1910 Franklin Treadle Machine today off cl. i can not find out anything about her. I am not totally sure she is a 1910 i was able to find a pic but not a very good one. The cabinet is a chain driven lift. Can someone tell me about her?????

Bezzie,
That's a pretty cabinet!!

Is there a Singer that does decorative stitches and is able to be treadled? I think some 328's can, but was wondering if there are others? I love to applique but want to do it on a treadle! (I know, I'm weird.) Anyone have any info?

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Originally Posted by lovelyl

you are right plus there are some German 400 series can be treadled but they are hard to find. Look on the vintage photo pages. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-1.htm

Not Glenn, but no, the 206 x 13 is for the 206/306/319/320 machines.

HOWEVER, my original point (before I threw in the ps on 206 needles) is that 20 x 1 needles are STILL available. You might have to do a bit of hunting, but it will be a lot cheaper than buying them on EBAY!!

[quote=BZ quilting]Glenn, is that the same as the 20X1??

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http://www.sewshop.com/Singer_Indust...4189-2182.html

http://www.sewingshop.com/singerindu...dles-20x1.aspx

I haven't personally bought from either of these sites, but these are the ones that pop up on a brief search. I would search until I got the best price. (And of course, post it to all your friends!)

Also, according to the ISMACS needle info, it's often possible to get a 15 x 1 to work in a machine originally designed for 20 x 1 just by cheating the needle down a bit.

I've also noticed that there are places "out there" to buy the 206 x 13 needles by the hundred. I was under the impression they were being phased out?

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Originally Posted by CharleeIsn't this bunch the greatest? I just bought some 20x1 needles on ebay for Mamie (New Florence)...they aren't cheap, but I *really* want to USE this machine![/quote

Did you get more than you need? I have been looking and looking for some for my Minnesota and have not been able to find them. I only have one needle and am so afraid of breaking it. If you do have a couple extra I would love to buy them.

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Bev

Bev, I was only able to get six needles, BUT!! I am going to go see the local SM "repair" guy (in quotes because his talents are questionable!!) and if I'm not mistaken, he's got a box or two in the back room...if he does, do you want me to get you some?

allbrand.com sells 206X13 100 for about $49. Pam at the Toga gave me this info.

306 and 319 can be treadled.

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Here is my latest from our local CL, a 185K from 6/16/1960. Close to my sixth grade graduation date! I haven't cleaned her up yet, but she sews very nicely already. It comes apart very easily for cleaning. I didn't get the attachments, but I think the ones from my FW will work. This green is so much fun!

She's beautiful!
Your FW attachments will work perfectly.
I have two of these 185's and LOVE them!