Long arm machine
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A quick check online - looks like SMP is selling it. Either a rebranded Tin Lizzie (or whatever the company is these days since the original Tin Lizzie is out of business) or an import clone. Definitely a grey-market machine. You will likely be hard-pressed to find dealer service/troubleshooting for it.
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A quick check online - looks like SMP is selling it. Either a rebranded Tin Lizzie (or whatever the company is these days since the original Tin Lizzie is out of business) or an import clone. Definitely a grey-market machine. You will likely be hard-pressed to find dealer service/troubleshooting for it.
https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/e...ng-machine.php
tiny print here does say that it is refurbished, so what you say about rebranding makes sense to me.
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Is this what you mean by SMP?
https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/e...ng-machine.php
https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/e...ng-machine.php
tiny print here does say that it is refurbished, so what you say about rebranding makes sense to me.
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Yes.but...LOL. It is such a basic machine that you wouldn't need fancy parts if one did go...also Tin Lizzie is still in business and has parts. The Pfaff and Viking 18-8's are interchangeable for parts. The only part that is specific is the computer/stitch regulator, and that can be more than the machine on a lot of brands.
I have had my Tin Lizzie for over 20 years..only part I had to replace was a presser bar spring a few years ago. Most recently I replaced the wheels on my carriage, but they were 20 + years old, nothing lasts forever. I am a stickler about oiling and cleaning, that will go a long way in ensuring any machine lasts decades.
I e-mailed floyd and lizzie's when I needed new wheels..even though he didn't stock them, he was very fast to answer my questions and help me.
https://www.floydssewingrepair.com/
I have had my Tin Lizzie for over 20 years..only part I had to replace was a presser bar spring a few years ago. Most recently I replaced the wheels on my carriage, but they were 20 + years old, nothing lasts forever. I am a stickler about oiling and cleaning, that will go a long way in ensuring any machine lasts decades.
I e-mailed floyd and lizzie's when I needed new wheels..even though he didn't stock them, he was very fast to answer my questions and help me.
https://www.floydssewingrepair.com/
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