My find at a garage sale, What is it!
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My find at a garage sale, What is it!
Hi everyone, I'm new here and need help with this singer machine. I believe this is a 1925 by the serial numbers. AA413239 But don't know the model. Could it be a 66? Could it have been a treadle machine at one time and converted to electric? Any information would be greatly appreciated! I got it for $5. I couldn't resist buying it. It needs some cleaning up but it works![ATTACH=CONFIG]312582[/ATTACH]
Thanks, Annaj
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Anna,
Welcome to the forum.
Yes it is a Mdl 66
Yes it could have been and probably was a treadle machine at one time. The electrical wiring is not Singer factory type wiring, so that leads me to believe it was converted to electric.
I've never seen one with that type of stitch length and reverse control on it. I hope some one with more smarts than me comes in and tells us more.
Joe
Welcome to the forum.
Yes it is a Mdl 66
Yes it could have been and probably was a treadle machine at one time. The electrical wiring is not Singer factory type wiring, so that leads me to believe it was converted to electric.
I've never seen one with that type of stitch length and reverse control on it. I hope some one with more smarts than me comes in and tells us more.
Joe
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Hi Anna, that's a model 66 from the 1920s. The light fixture is a modern-day add-on and I'd guess the machine was converted to electric, as that motor doesn't seem original. Also, the machine has had reverse added to it after the fact, which is why the stitch length indicator plate doesn't match the rest of the machine.
hope that helps,
hope that helps,
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Well, who knew they would/could do that! Neat!
5 bucks well spent!
Joann
5 bucks well spent!
Joann
Hi Anna, that's a model 66 from the 1920s. The light fixture is a modern-day add-on and I'd guess the machine was converted to electric, as that motor doesn't seem original. Also, the machine has had reverse added to it after the fact, which is why the stitch length indicator plate doesn't match the rest of the machine.
hope that helps,
hope that helps,
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I doubted my own eyes and opinion. Said to self," well, it's clearly a 66", then saw that reverse plate and it threw my whole mind into reverse. That's not right. Glad someone came up with a logical answer, but I just wonder, how did they accomplish that remake, anyhow?
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Thanks everyone! I looked on the singer site and found it was a singer 66 but I was puzzled also because of the stitch regulator. I figured it had been converted to electric too. You all are a great help!!! Now to clean her up! Help!
Thanks a lot!
I also own a singer featherweight which was my grandmothers machine she purchased in 1954 which I love. Used to sew all my clothes with her!!
Annaj
Thanks a lot!
I also own a singer featherweight which was my grandmothers machine she purchased in 1954 which I love. Used to sew all my clothes with her!!
Annaj
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