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#8531
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Originally Posted by JaneK
The other pressing issue at my house is the tension assembly for my 201-2. The whole thing falls completely out of the machine when attempting to sew, it's not anchored at all. Am I missing a piece to hold it on the machine arm? It isn't right either,it sticks when re-assembling and thread is totally stuck in it when attempting to thread the tensioner is too tight and erratic when trying to select a tension. Do I need a new one? See photos
Thanks Jane
Thanks Jane
Also, I was able to fix the tension on my 301 by following Dave McCallum's instructions in his FW book. Push the little numbered disc, on your tensioner, in and hold it. If you peek in there you will see that there are little holes all around the numbered disc. The little silver knob in front of it has a little thing sticking out of it that fits into one of those holes. You will need to turn the silver knob clockwise or counterclockwise to fix the tension. If you think that might be the problem I can give you a more detailed description of what to do, in a PM
#8532
#8533
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Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Originally Posted by kwendt
I just posted this in the Main forum, not sure how to get it over to the virtual Vintage machines.... it's under "singer 301 question".... text below:
Billy, I need your help sir... or anyone elses, please.
What machine is this... and which version? I think it's a 301-b, right, but with the short flip up piece. aka, it's not a 'chopper' lol. But it looks like the motor is inside the machine itself...
What is this sucker worth? Will this one FMQ, drop dogs and sew great? Pictures, hopefully attached...
Is it worth $150 or what?
301b? in corner cabinet open
Billy, I need your help sir... or anyone elses, please.
What machine is this... and which version? I think it's a 301-b, right, but with the short flip up piece. aka, it's not a 'chopper' lol. But it looks like the motor is inside the machine itself...
What is this sucker worth? Will this one FMQ, drop dogs and sew great? Pictures, hopefully attached...
Is it worth $150 or what?
301b? in corner cabinet open
#8534
NEXT question... omg... i have found the mother load of machines I was looking for????
Billy.... I remember that the 201's were stated to be the 'best' singer ever did... smooth stitching... and also exc. for FMQ.
Charlee... where are you when I need you???????lol Is this like your? The one you said back about 350 pages ago... is the 201-2... the one with the biggest harp????
How much would you pay for the machine, cabinet, seat? Looks to be in good condition... They're asking $150...
Billy.... I remember that the 201's were stated to be the 'best' singer ever did... smooth stitching... and also exc. for FMQ.
Charlee... where are you when I need you???????lol Is this like your? The one you said back about 350 pages ago... is the 201-2... the one with the biggest harp????
How much would you pay for the machine, cabinet, seat? Looks to be in good condition... They're asking $150...
#8535
Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Every treadle I have bought off of Craigslist was advertised for $100 to $150. The most I have paid is $75 and most of them I got for $50 to $65. They just don't sell for what most people originally want.
Nancy
Are you able to get a lower price because of flaws in the machine/treadle/cabinet? If not that, then how?
Nancy
Are you able to get a lower price because of flaws in the machine/treadle/cabinet? If not that, then how?
Nancy
#8536
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by kwendt
What is this sucker worth? Will this one FMQ, drop dogs and sew great? Pictures, hopefully attached...
Is it worth $150 or what?
301b? in corner cabinet open
Is it worth $150 or what?
301b? in corner cabinet open
Thanks for your help... everyone else is 'away'!!!
#8537
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by kwendt
What is this sucker worth? Will this one FMQ, drop dogs and sew great? Pictures, hopefully attached...
Is it worth $150 or what?
301b? in corner cabinet open
Is it worth $150 or what?
301b? in corner cabinet open
Thanks for your help... everyone else is 'away'!!!
#8539
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Nancy, You got a white FW for $250! That is excellent! All the blacks I have seen around the Bay area on CLs go for $250 on up, with most being around $350. I saw a beautiful black (don't know what #) in an antique store this weekend for $450. Lucky girl!
How could I pass that up?
Nancy
#8540
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
I just won a FW off Ebay. Forgooten I had bid on it and firgured I was outbid anyway. Waiting on DH to wake up so I can use the debit card. WOOHOO!!!! Yesterday, saw one in a store for $320 and will pay approx $135 for this. Dilemma: Do I tell DH about the Necchi that I want to buy also? HE WILL flip his lid and think I've lost it completely. What to do? Waht to do??? Happy about the bid.
Edit: I have lost it when it comes to vintage machines. Have my mom on the lookout for a FW also.
Edit: I have lost it when it comes to vintage machines. Have my mom on the lookout for a FW also.
I KNOW DH is a keeper. He will even go with me to help me look it over and then load it. Hoping the seller will help there b/c I geet stitches out tomorrow from carpal tunnel realignment surgery which will make lifting stuff [painful./
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