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08-02-2011, 05:08 PM

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Nanamoms

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

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Originally Posted by Candace

I got this last week:> It's a 185K. I've cleaned it up, it needed it. and it looks all nice and shiny. This is the photo taken at the sellers place, but I jumped on it when I saw it listed on CL. It looks better now, but I don't have a new photo. I sewed all day on it last week and it does a nice straight stitch. Another fun one to play with. It came with the carrying case that needed a good cleaning too, but it works perfect.

Candace how does the 185K sound when you sew on it? Is it loud, groany sounding? There is a gal that comes to our Girl's Night Out with a 185K that sounds terrible, but sews really nice. By the way, really nice machine. I love the way those 185's look!

Nancy

I like the way they look, too! Clean lines and compact. I put it on my "want to get" list!!

08-02-2011, 05:10 PM

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Charlee

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Originally Posted by azwendyg

Hello folks! I've recently picked up a couple more vintage machines. I posted a pick of one of them, but cannot add it to this topic; when I click on the "add to topic" link, this topic is not listed. Can anyone tell me how that works?

Thanks,
Wendy

I think Billy and the mods are the only ones that can add links to this section...

08-02-2011, 05:12 PM

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Glenn

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Originally Posted by emmah

I found this in a box of old sewing stuff. Does anyone have any ides what it is for? The small shiny handle is a crank that makes the long straight piece spin. There is a hole in the center of the straight piece. The bottom? looks like it clamps on to something.

Could it be some kind of bobbin winder. I have no idea
glenn

08-02-2011, 05:20 PM

#21364

nickylsf

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Originally Posted by azwendyg

Wendy, just click on reply anywhere on the page and then you can upload attachments. If you already posted a pic go back to that post and click on add new attachment.

08-02-2011, 05:20 PM

#21365

purplefiend

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I am going Thursday evening to pick this up. CL pic. Funny how you just can't say no to a $40.00 99K with attachments.

ohhhh that looks just like mine, cabinet and all!!

How does yours run? Does it have a good stitch? This will be my first 99 and don't know much about them othere than what I have read here. Sorry I can't help with the sneaking in of the sewing machine. I just carry mine in and put it somewhere. I guess there are advantages to living alone!

It doesn't run yet... the motor whirssss/then little sparks but nothing happens... ohh..wait.. maybe the umm...knob inside the wheel..needs tightening.. :(

Little sparks sound dangerous. :shock:

08-02-2011, 05:33 PM

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nickylsf

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I just picked up the Minnesota A doorstop for $10 and got a functioning 201 for $10 more!

I am green with envy... ok..proud of you for rescuing the 201.... I have a spot in my sewing room for it ....just in case you have no room ...

It is heavier than the others and so plain looking, with no decals at all. I will do some research to learn more about them. Maybe these are industrial models.

08-02-2011, 05:34 PM

#21367

Suzi

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Originally Posted by Charlee

Hi Honeys...I'm home!! Just resting up for a few before we bring Mamie in the house and I test her out and take photos!! She had some issues that didn't show in the Craig's list photos, but she's still a beauty, and I love this machine!!

Will post pics soon... :)

And you know we'll be waiting -------- congratulations on your new beauty!