Shall I try and get this machine?
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Who cares? We can help her free those up!
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I went back to look at it again. I couldn't get the stitch selector dials to turn. They pull out but don't move. Does this machine take cams? I don't think I'm up for anything other than cleaning and oiling. Thanks for your help.
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The stitch selectors will come loose with oiling. It's seriously worth picking up. It's not referred to as "the best machine Singer ever made" for nothing. Yes, a 401 takes cams, or uses the stitch selector, and if you want to get really fancy, you can use them together.
This is a post from my blog about a 401 I resurrected. The main shaft didn't turn, the stitch selectors didn't work, the throat plate didn't move, it had been peed on, in a fire, etc etc. It's in full working order now, and 90% of that was thanks to TriFlow oil, and a little elbow grease.
http://www.archaicarcane.com/2013/01...e-a-day-makes/
This is a post from my blog about a 401 I resurrected. The main shaft didn't turn, the stitch selectors didn't work, the throat plate didn't move, it had been peed on, in a fire, etc etc. It's in full working order now, and 90% of that was thanks to TriFlow oil, and a little elbow grease.
http://www.archaicarcane.com/2013/01...e-a-day-makes/
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The reason I asked about the stitch selectors was so you wouldn't be surprised. They are fixable with out a whole lot of effort most of the time. I do have one that won't work - it has a bent shaft. Tammi has good instructions how to fix it. It does not involve taking it apart.
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Grab that machine! Its clearly a 401A; which means you can straight stitch and zig-zag, and it appears to be clean.You can get the manual online or go to YouTube for information on using it. I have this machine but in the cabinet with the knee pedal.
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Okay folks. I got it!! What is the first thing I should do besides admire it? I haven't even tried to plug it in. I have plenty of sewing machine oil and lube, but no TriFlow. Can I get started with that?
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