What model is this machine?
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What model is this machine?
This machine is posted on our local craigslist, Singer made in Great Britain. It does come with the cabinet which I love. I really want to get a 301 which I have located but not purchased yet. Maybe the 301 will fit in the cabinet. Anyway, I really need to know what the model of this machine is.
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I'm going to answer my own question. After more searching I found it is a Singer 338. I still would like to know if a 301 would fit in the cabinet, so additional research/searching will be necessary.
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I have a Singer 338 in a cabinet similar to that one. It's a very good machine. ALL metal inside, NO plastic gears.
With the cams you can do a really great number of stitch patterns. Simple machines to operate.
Don't quote me, but I "think" a 301 with the short draw bridge will fit in a standard cabinet.
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With the cams you can do a really great number of stitch patterns. Simple machines to operate.
Don't quote me, but I "think" a 301 with the short draw bridge will fit in a standard cabinet.
Joe
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That's good to know. I did find a few reviews which stated it was a good machine but only made for 2 years. The 301 which I'm considering purchasing has a short draw bridge. There are just too many choices. Decisions, decisions, decision.
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Decisions, decisions, decision. ........... Ain't that the truth.
The 338 may have been made for only two years, but the basic design and parts is very common. And if the one I have is any example they are not finicky or prone to breakage or other misbehaving. At least from my limited use of it.
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The 338 may have been made for only two years, but the basic design and parts is very common. And if the one I have is any example they are not finicky or prone to breakage or other misbehaving. At least from my limited use of it.
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I just contacted the seller and she indicates there is an issue with 'backstitching'. from the pics it sure seems to be in great shape including the cabinet.
Meanwhile, I may have made a very stupid mistake. I found a Singer 15, still had tags on it, itchy fingers overtook my brain, placed bid, then did research, discovered it is probably a 15NL. I'm going to stay away from bidding sites until I do more reading here.
Meanwhile, I may have made a very stupid mistake. I found a Singer 15, still had tags on it, itchy fingers overtook my brain, placed bid, then did research, discovered it is probably a 15NL. I'm going to stay away from bidding sites until I do more reading here.
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I just contacted the seller and she indicates there is an issue with 'backstitching'. from the pics it sure seems to be in great shape including the cabinet.
Meanwhile, I may have made a very stupid mistake. I found a Singer 15, still had tags on it, itchy fingers overtook my brain, placed bid, then did research, discovered it is probably a 15NL. I'm going to stay away from bidding sites until I do more reading here.
Meanwhile, I may have made a very stupid mistake. I found a Singer 15, still had tags on it, itchy fingers overtook my brain, placed bid, then did research, discovered it is probably a 15NL. I'm going to stay away from bidding sites until I do more reading here.
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A Singer 301 needs a "cradle" to go in a cabinet. The cradle mounts with the hinges, then the 301 snaps into the cradle. Push a lever, and the 301 pops out by the handle to go somewhere with you. You can find a 301 cradle on ebay, but be sure to get all the parts and screws as Singer screws are unique.
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A Singer 301 needs a "cradle" to go in a cabinet. The cradle mounts with the hinges, then the 301 snaps into the cradle. Push a lever, and the 301 pops out by the handle to go somewhere with you. You can find a 301 cradle on ebay, but be sure to get all the parts and screws as Singer screws are unique.
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