? about a Redeye
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A friend of mine gave me a Redeye. I haven't got it cleaned up or tried it yet. The cabinet is in great shape, just needs a little cleaning. What I want to know is why everyone goes crazy over a Redeye? What is the difference between this machine and lets say a regular Singer in a cabinet? Is it just the decals or does it sew better? My machine can be used as a treadle, but also has a motor. Kinda nice you can go either way. Your thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Dingle
A friend of mine gave me a Redeye. I haven't got it cleaned up or tried it yet. The cabinet is in great shape, just needs a little cleaning. What I want to know is why everyone goes crazy over a Redeye? What is the difference between this machine and lets say a regular Singer in a cabinet? Is it just the decals or does it sew better? My machine can be used as a treadle, but also has a motor. Kinda nice you can go either way. Your thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Charlee
The Redeye (or Redhead, as some prefer) is popular because of the pretty decals. Without them, it's just a 66.
Redeye decals also indicate the earlier 66 models...they were only produced until 1924.
Redeye decals also indicate the earlier 66 models...they were only produced until 1924.
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It was the beautiful decals that attracted me to a Red eye. The first time I saw a picture of one I knew that I was going to have one. It was my very first vintage machine.
This one is a different red eye that I found on CL. It has a hand crank instead of a treadle or motor.
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