Singer 301
01-27-2011, 10:07 PM
#22
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Location: Calif (San Joaquin Valley)
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I've been drawn to the 301 because of its vertical bobbin case. That plus the feed dog drop is great for FMQ, I've been told. The 99 has a horizontal bobbin case, which does not work well for FMQ, so I've been told. My 403 has the horizontal & I can't get it to FMQ, that's what got me started learning more about some of the other Singer vintages. I'm now on the lookout for a 15 or a 301.
02-06-2011, 02:25 PM
#23
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 635
Hello everyone. Thought I would let you know I did buy the 301 and she is wonderful. I spent the first night cleaning her up, inside and out, and oiling/greasing her. She runs beautifully. Here are a few photos.
02-06-2011, 04:09 PM
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Location: Westminster, Co
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Oh she is gorgeous!!! I wish I had a black one. I have 1 tan with the long bed, A tan one with the short bed and a tan and white with the short bed. I still need the black. Congratulations... and enjoy.
02-22-2011, 03:56 PM
#28
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Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
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WooHoo!! I just won a black shortbed 301a on eBay this weekend for $73.00 plus shipping. I have to get her a new foot pedal and power cord, and her short tail is chipped so I ordered a new one. They don't know if she works, but said that the wheel turns and the needle moves. Can't be all bad, right?
I'll be putting pics up when she arrives...no name picked yet.
I'll be putting pics up when she arrives...no name picked yet.
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