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Miz Johnny

01-30-2011 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn

Billy I saw a tool that is used to install treadle belts. I think it makes the hole a crimps the metal wire. Does is work and worth gettin one? Glenn

I used to use a knife, a hammer and a nail, but I bought the belt pliers and I absolutely would do it again in a heartbeat. It's quick and efficient.

featherweight

01-30-2011 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

I got blessed Friday in finding a 201 with nice cabinet for very cheap-- $60! All it really needs is the cord changed out, as I can see some exposed wire near the machine plug in, although it works fine right now. Of course it needs lots of penetrant and then new oil to get it moving smoothly again. But what a find!

Today at a flea market I finally saw a Featherweight in person. Gosh! I couldn't believe how tiny it was... I had thought I would try to find one as a portable machine, but now I don't want one! I would need something a little larger or I'd feel like I was working on a toy. What would be a good little portable-- the Singer 99? I know they aren't the best sewers of the older Singers, but aren't they a 3/4 size machine? How heavy are they?

My choice for portability would be the Singer 301. It is a little larger than the Featherweight, has a carry handle built in and only weighs 16 lbs. sews like a dream. The feed dogs also drop for FMQ.. :thumbup:

Miz Johnny

01-30-2011 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JaneK

. . . I have what I think is the greatest "little" machine. Weighs very little. I transport it everywhere and it sews like a dream. It's an ELNA Tsp lotus. . . .

I have a couple of those and an Elnita (stripped down Stella). Great little machines.

JaneK

01-30-2011 07:21 PM

I agree, the 301 is a wonderful small portable machine, I posted about my ELNA because I 'm using it a lot recently, but I have 301s, too and I love them as well. Just kind of slipped my mind , i guess. :-)

Lostn51

01-30-2011 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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$595 for a Singer walking foot!!!!! I was on April 1930s site to get a SITD foot for my 301. There was demo for a vintage walking foot. I'm glad I didn't want a 'black penquin'.

They didn't have a rubber replacement wheel for the bobbin filler on my machine listed. I'll call tomorrow. If they don't have one, where do I look next? Mine is very dry and is going to crumble.

Bobbin winder tires are available anywhere you find parts, such as a Singer dealership. I have even found them at places like Walmart. They are very cheap. Let me know if you can't find one.

PM me I have several hundred of them and if you need any parts for the vintage machines what ever they may be I more than likely will have them. I am guessing that by the end of the year I will be the largest vintage parts distributor in the US! I am even going to have the Model 15 machines badged under my name towards the middle of the summer. They will be in 4 different colors and are super high quality brand new machines!!

Billy

Grandmother23

01-30-2011 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lostn51

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by irishrose

Bobbin winder tires are available anywhere you find parts, such as a Singer dealership. I have even found them at places like Walmart. They are very cheap. Let me know if you can't find one.

You go dude!!!!!! :thumbup:

pennijanine

01-30-2011 07:56 PM

Can't wait to see them!

vintagemotif

01-30-2011 08:11 PM

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Wanna see a real barkie? Its a Necchi BU, its in horrible
condition and the seller wants $200! :roll:

http://austin.craigslist.org/atq/2161868441.html

Sharon W.

I just looked at the machine. It may have been in someone's attic or basement for a long time. I think it might clean up well. I would be more concerned with the motor. To much money for the condition I would think. Glenn

Glenn, I believe that Neechi can be put into a treadle. The motor could be tossed. The person is asking way too much for that sad machine.

vintagemotif

01-30-2011 08:14 PM

I wish I had a BASEMENT! I want to rescue them all!

pennijanine

01-30-2011 08:15 PM

Just buy your neighbors house!! Store them there... LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

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