Singer 237
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Singer 237
I was just contemplating buying a 237, which, in the photo appears to be in fairly rough shape. I did some research, and it came in a version that had a lever or a knob to lower the feed dogs. I don't think this one has it that feature. Where is that knob/lever located on the machine?
Another question - why doesn't the machine fit the hole in the cabinet?
bk
Another question - why doesn't the machine fit the hole in the cabinet?
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I am fond of this model Singer. In fact, I have acquired five of them (four were keepers) - one is at my daughter's, one at my granddaughter's, one in Florida, and one is at my home in Florida.
The fifth one supposedly "worked" - but one of the setting handles was broken (a screw driver worked - but was inconvenient) and the needle position was off to the right. I gave that one away.
Two of them needed to have the bobbin winder "tire" replaced, but that is a minor thing.
It is a very straight-forward machine and relatively "idiot-proof."
The fifth one supposedly "worked" - but one of the setting handles was broken (a screw driver worked - but was inconvenient) and the needle position was off to the right. I gave that one away.
Two of them needed to have the bobbin winder "tire" replaced, but that is a minor thing.
It is a very straight-forward machine and relatively "idiot-proof."
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I have the Singer 237 that has a knob that drops the feed dogs. My machine is treadle powered.
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