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Quilt Mom, mine has done the same thing...and then turns around and points out various machines and asks if I want them! :lol: Thanks for the lemon bars!! One of my favs!!

Interesting article by Harry Rinker!!

http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry...llecting-grief

Look what I found on Craigslist in Dallas. She asked $50, but when I talked to her, she said she would take $40 because it wasn't a machine you could really sew on. These are before pictures. She needs a good oiling, but I don't think she will need a full kerosene spa treatment.
If this Dallas 100 + degree weather ever goes away, I'll be cleaning machines for weeks.

Texas Jan :-D

First back clamping machine I have

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Charlee, thanks for the link to that article. It puts some things in perspective, at least for me. I know when I leave here, we will be down-sizing, and faced with a similar problem, though not on the scale mentioned in the article!

Quiltdoctor, she's a beauty! Bet you have her sewing soon! Your gain that the seller didn't think the machine was usable! :thumbup:

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Quiltdoctor, she's a beauty! Bet you have her sewing soon! Your gain that the seller didn't think the machine was usable! :thumbup:

I'll bet you are right. She is dirtier on the inside than she lookson the outside. She may need a full spa afterall.

Time will tell.

Texas Jan

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It sounds like the handwheel could have been turned in shipping, like when you do to disengage the sewing to fill a bobbin. Try turning only the center part of the handwheel to try to engage the sewing.

That's a great idea! I'll get on that ASAP!
Thank you!!!!!

You were right, it worked! Thank you so much!

I'm glad. This happens sometimes. Enjoy your machine.

Picked this up this morning at the local SA store. T

I see it now there is a "G" in front of the numbers

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I found this machine for $10 when I plug it in it seems to work. I'm trying to find somewhere local (Tacoma, Wa area) to have it serviced with out costing an arm and a leg Also I need to find the cover plate for the bobbin area online with no luck. Can anyone recomend sites? The bobbin plates are easy to find. Google for a Singer Model 66 or Singer Model 99 bobbin slide plate. E-bay has them, so does Billy on this board.

The stamp on the machine is 0267821

Thanks
Ginger

Ginger, can you look at that serial number again. It should start with a letter. The serial number you are giving is for an 1873 machine. That is a Model 66 Redeye, which they didn't start making until 1902. Being that it is electric, it is either a 1920's 1930's model or it was originally a treadle that had a motor added later? Again, the first digit of your serial number should be a letter. The bobbin slide plate is easy to find. You can do a search for a Singer Model 66 or a Singer Model 99 bobbin slide plate. They both work on that machine. Billy who runs this board also sells the slide plates.
Nancy

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Uh oh. Getting the "I wants" again. Kind of makes me cranky. :lol:

(Okay, it's late, and I still have about 3 more hours of work to go, forgive the punniness).

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/atq/2554689223.html

OMG!!! I would be all over that one in a heartbeat!

Billy