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05-15-2011, 08:58 AM
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Billy here is some more pictures of the singer student kit, one is of the practice fabric for stitches, one is the different fabrics that come with it .
05-15-2011, 08:59 AM
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Thank you so much. She is a very pretty machine and since I got her from the UK I spent more on shipping than on her. That was a blessing because since I had to pay for shipping most weren't bidding on her. I still paid under 300 so from what I've seen for this old 1952 model I got a good deal. Then this weekend I got a great deal. I went into the thrift store that helps support the childrens hospital that I work for and found another one; it's not a featherweight but it is small with the wooden hood on her. I will take her sn # later and see when she was borned. With my employee discount I paid under 30. for her. These are my first two babies and both together were around 300; not bad in my book and they are in great condition. I have to find a manual for each and the first one comes w/attachments and the instructions for using the ruffler that came with it. Thank you for your imput.
05-15-2011, 09:23 AM
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Just some information for those posting pictures. If your digital camera has a setting for taking Macro pictures, use it for the close ups. You won't get so many fuzzy pictures. I learned this the hard way!
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05-15-2011, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Dottie Bug
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Dottie Bug,
The Singer 101 has a potted motor(all encased) and is gear
driven, so no need for a belt. It has a spider-like oil wick system for oiling the machine. It was Singer's first machine
made exclusively for electric use.
The Singer 15-91,15-125 & 201-2 also have the potted motor.
Is your machine in a cabinet? I hope you post pictures soon.
Sharon W. in Texas
The Singer 101 has a potted motor(all encased) and is gear
driven, so no need for a belt. It has a spider-like oil wick system for oiling the machine. It was Singer's first machine
made exclusively for electric use.
The Singer 15-91,15-125 & 201-2 also have the potted motor.
Is your machine in a cabinet? I hope you post pictures soon.
Sharon W. in Texas
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05-15-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay here we go........
One of our members has one of these machines and they are not rare as such but very unique. But still a very desirable machine to own and to find! If I had the nickle plated badges I could build a few of these right now. I have a few NOS stitch regulator plates in the original packaging. Here is a listing for one that has been refurbed and they are wanting WAY to much for it.
Ebay number 390302930409
Billy
One of our members has one of these machines and they are not rare as such but very unique. But still a very desirable machine to own and to find! If I had the nickle plated badges I could build a few of these right now. I have a few NOS stitch regulator plates in the original packaging. Here is a listing for one that has been refurbed and they are wanting WAY to much for it.
Ebay number 390302930409
Billy
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05-15-2011, 12:25 PM
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I almost choked at that one too, some people think they have very expensive rare stuff. We have a friend that way, he buys top of the line stuff but then wants top of the line prices when he sells, but by then whateveritis is really much cheaper. You can get better tech then his for what he's asking for old tech, not exactly the same situation since the 15-91 is worth more then many new machines, but I'd love to know whaa it sells for, if it ever does!
05-15-2011, 12:54 PM
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I found out that my second machine (under $30) is a 128 born in 1940 in Elizabeth City NJ. My first machine is a 221K born in Clydebank Scotlant in 1952. I think I'll just get the power adapter and keep her as she started out in life. My question is for the 128; I see there are #'s after the 128 like 3, 11,12, etc; how can you find out which one goes with this one. Also, she did not come with a foot peddle so I'm not sure if she was meant to be hand crank or what. There is an electric motor and the power cord is USA. Do you have any clues? I have found manuals to download but haven't found the answers to these questions yet.
05-15-2011, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dottie Bug
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Dottie Bug,
The Singer 101 has a potted motor(all encased) and is gear
driven, so no need for a belt. It has a spider-like oil wick system for oiling the machine. It was Singer's first machine
made exclusively for electric use.
The Singer 15-91,15-125 & 201-2 also have the potted motor.
Is your machine in a cabinet? I hope you post pictures soon.
Sharon W. in Texas
The Singer 101 has a potted motor(all encased) and is gear
driven, so no need for a belt. It has a spider-like oil wick system for oiling the machine. It was Singer's first machine
made exclusively for electric use.
The Singer 15-91,15-125 & 201-2 also have the potted motor.
Is your machine in a cabinet? I hope you post pictures soon.
Sharon W. in Texas
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05-15-2011, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by alissa
Billy here is some more pictures of the singer student kit, one is of the practice fabric for stitches, one is the different fabrics that come with it .
Billy
05-15-2011, 02:21 PM
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Yes it is cool as this is the first one that I have seen. Was very surprised when I got home and it was in the sack of things she gave me.
That is way too cool, I would love to find one intact for my collection!
Billy
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by alissa
Billy here is some more pictures of the singer student kit, one is of the practice fabric for stitches, one is the different fabrics that come with it .
Billy
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