Another "new to me" old Singer!
#15
If you do purchase this machine, be careful about needles. It is often stated that this machine must use a 206x13, which is very similar to a standard needle, but not quite the same. Using a standard needle might cause damage. The 206,306,319 and maybe other machines are said to require this needle. This issue is often argued at length online. I got some of these needles for my 306, and they work perfectly. Currently these are available directly from Schmetz and also on eBay, but in limited sizes (11 and 14). Possibly another company makes them also.
Dianne in Colorado
Dianne in Colorado
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If you do purchase this machine, be careful about needles. It is often stated that this machine must use a 206x13, which is very similar to a standard needle, but not quite the same. Using a standard needle might cause damage. The 206,306,319 and maybe other machines are said to require this needle. This issue is often argued at length online. I got some of these needles for my 306, and they work perfectly. Currently these are available directly from Schmetz and also on eBay, but in limited sizes (11 and 14). Possibly another company makes them also.
Dianne in Colorado
Dianne in Colorado
#18
I asked my OSM guy and he ordered some for me - They are "Organ Needles" by Organ Needle Co. - 10 /pack for $9 - came in sizes 12 & 14 - they are supposed to be 206x13 and are a back metal - they are a wee bit shorter in length than the regular - haven't tried them yet on the 319
#19
I asked my OSM guy and he ordered some for me - They are "Organ Needles" by Organ Needle Co. - 10 /pack for $9 - came in sizes 12 & 14 - they are supposed to be 206x13 and are a back metal - they are a wee bit shorter in length than the regular - haven't tried them yet on the 319
As everyone must know because it's been discussed so very much, you can easily modify the bobbin case to use ordinary needles. I never bother with 206x13 needles in any of my 206/306/319/320 machines. They're too limited in sizes, hard to find and expensive. I don't know why anyone would want to limit their machine like that.
#20
Would your machine possibly be a Singer 306D made in Germany? Or does it have a modified or custom hand crank? I don’t believe that the 306K (UK) or 306W (US) machines will allow a regular Singer Hand Attachment to be installed due to an offset in the mounting pillar.
CD in Oklahoma
CD in Oklahoma
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