Newly purchased 401a
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Newly purchased 401a
I just purchased a 401a for $90.00. Got home and after oiling and cleaning, it makes a clicking sound when stitching. I hope I didn't make a big mistake. I'm having some buyer's remorse. Does anyone have any idea what could be the matter?
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Did you take the bottom off and oil everything that moves or could move, likewise the top? New needle inserted correctly? Check the bobbin case over carefully? The 400 series are good machines. Don't give up yet.
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I always have to reply when I see someone has bought a 401A. That is my first vintage machine (well, other than my 1951 Featherweight which I received as a gift in 1959.) Have been using mine regularly since my father purchased it for me in January, 2012. We were thrift store browsing, I saw it and he offered to pay. Have since purchased 8 more vintage machines and love them all. I agree with irishrose, don't give up yet. The people on here are very good at helping us find solutions to our myriad problems.
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I have one of these and it sews like a dream. I have a local singer store that will service any sewing machine but has a particular love for vilntage. So I am blessed! Also, my husband just cleaned and oiled the 401A. Sewing baby stuff yesterday on it. The store told me they should be cleaned and oiled yearly and they will last forever. Hope it works out for you!
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