Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#8161
Originally Posted by irishrose
Bojangles, I factored the shipping when I was comparing the price to a cleaning price. I don't think $21.90 from California to Michigan is bad.
whenpigsfly, your little 128 is a twin to mine. The size belies the weight on that machine. Could they have used any heavier cast iron.? I still haven't cleaned mine up, but she sewed when I tried her out at her former home.
whenpigsfly, your little 128 is a twin to mine. The size belies the weight on that machine. Could they have used any heavier cast iron.? I still haven't cleaned mine up, but she sewed when I tried her out at her former home.
Nancy
#8162
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
"Word to the wise - when I picked the machine up by the top, the wooden base fell apart. I was able to reglue it and add some shims, but it wasn't fun working with one hand while I held the little heavyweight out of the way."
The handle on the top of the bentwood case is only meant to lift the lid off the machine, not for carrying the machine and case. Its just not strong enough.
The handle on the top of the bentwood case is only meant to lift the lid off the machine, not for carrying the machine and case. Its just not strong enough.
#8163
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Nancy, Where is this guy in VA. How can my DH contact him. We are living on the VA line and could possibably go see him.
Thanks
Trish, I will send him an e-mail and ask him where in VA he is lcoated. I don't remember what the address label said on the needles I bought.
Nancy
Nancy
#8164
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Nancy, Where is this guy in VA. How can my DH contact him. We are living on the VA line and could possibably go see him.
Thanks
Trish, he is in Alexandria. Do you know where that is?
Nancy
Thanks Nancy, yes we know where that is. It's the DC burbs. Been past there many many times. How do you talk with him by phone or e mail? Can you pm me with the info?
Nancy
#8165
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
It wasn't the case that fell apart, it was the wooden base the machine is attached to. The wood is very dry and has had some water damage - like it had sat on a basement floor at some point. I picked up the machine with my hand under the top cross piece and the wooden base fell apart. I hope Elmer's Carpenter glue is strong enough to hold it together. Seems to be okay.
I have to pick it up by the base when it's in the case because the key is missing so the case doesn't lock unto the base.
I have an email that says my 'package' is on its way. Where am I going to put it? Will a 301 fit in a Kenmore cabinet? Or do I use it sitting on a table? Is the base level enough for that? I guess I will know the answer to these questions in a few days.
I have to pick it up by the base when it's in the case because the key is missing so the case doesn't lock unto the base.
I have an email that says my 'package' is on its way. Where am I going to put it? Will a 301 fit in a Kenmore cabinet? Or do I use it sitting on a table? Is the base level enough for that? I guess I will know the answer to these questions in a few days.
#8166
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 1,775
Originally Posted by irishrose
I have an email that says my 'package' is on its way. Where am I going to put it? Will a 301 fit in a Kenmore cabinet? Or do I use it sitting on a table? Is the base level enough for that?
#8167
Originally Posted by irishrose
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I have to pick it up by the base when it's in the case because the key is missing so the case doesn't lock unto the base.
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I have to pick it up by the base when it's in the case because the key is missing so the case doesn't lock unto the base.
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#8168
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 1,601
A sight I have never seen. I am delivering a featherweight from my sis to a lady here in Wichita. This is a pristine, almost unused FW. When I opened the top of the case, there sat a red plastic tray for accessories. I presume it is original. I have never seen one of these and it sits correctly on the flanges(?) on the end. Am I correct?
#8169
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
cabbagepatchkid, my 301 is the tan color. I am not a purist. If I like the machine, I'll buy her some decals or have my oldest daughter paint some flowers on her. It appears to be in very good condition cosmetically. Do 301s have names like the older Singers? My 128 is Mamie after my grandmother, though it's not the machine I sewed on at her house. Hers was bigger and shiny.
I have a cabbagepatch kid in my sewing room somewhere.
whenpigsfly, Thank you for the info. Another use for the little screwdriver that came with my Elna. I'm surprised I still have it after nearly 40 years.
I have a cabbagepatch kid in my sewing room somewhere.
whenpigsfly, Thank you for the info. Another use for the little screwdriver that came with my Elna. I'm surprised I still have it after nearly 40 years.
#8170
We name all our machines. Some are after the people we got them from. We have a machine from a man that is 74 or 75 years old and the machine was his grandmothers. So we named it after her Cora. When we saw him again I told him what we did and he broke out in a smile and his daughter gave me a hug.
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