Would you buy a Featherweight needing work?
03-21-2011, 02:29 PM
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Worst case you could "part out" the featherweight for more than $95 -- that is, dissassemble the parts and sell them individually online.
However, chances are good it would simply need a new belt.
However, chances are good it would simply need a new belt.
03-21-2011, 07:54 PM
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There really isn't a lot to go wrong with a Featherweight. They have all metal parts, no plastic. Belts are not a problem. Mine wouldn't pick up the bobbin thread and the repair and cleaning only cost $35.00. I'd go for it!
03-21-2011, 07:55 PM
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There really isn't a lot to go wrong with a Featherweight. They have all metal parts, no plastic. Belts are not a problem. Mine wouldn't pick up the bobbin thread and the repair and cleaning only cost $35.00. I'd go for it! They can be repainted but that gets expensive. If you want it for sewing and taking to classes a few scratches don't matter as long as it purrs.
03-21-2011, 09:58 PM
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I would grab it in a heartbeat. I got mine last week for 150 and the gal was not sure it worked. The cord was a little frayed and it was dirty. I gave the cord to my hubby and he fixed it up. I cleaned it up and oiled and greased it and now it runs like new.
I don't think you can go wrong on any Featherweight, unless it was ran over and smashed.
I don't think you can go wrong on any Featherweight, unless it was ran over and smashed.
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