Dating a Vintage White Sewing Machine

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11-12-2019, 08:49 AM

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leonf

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https://www.quiltingboard.com/member...738-586587.jpg

tension assembly pic if you need it. Is yours stitching?

11-12-2019, 08:54 AM

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shybug06

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Thanks for the photo! I just recently purchased this machine. I haven't played with it much yet. It does stich, but sticks some. I'm hoping after some TLC it'll be working better!

11-12-2019, 09:19 AM

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leonf

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Oil everything that moves... or should. Good luck.

11-12-2019, 05:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shybug06

I have a White Rotary machine and the serial number starts with 43X......
I tried calling Viking and they refuse to date the machine for me. Does anyone have any idea what age this machine might be?

Welcome.

As you have probably noticed there isn't a good list for this model of White machines. I was able to call (four or five years ago) when I got my 41X and was given a date of 1940. I also have a 43-NNNNNN but without the X next to the 43 and it came with a guarantee dated 1955. I'm not sure I've read the differences of those with a "X" and those without. John got an 11X (about four years ago) that was dated 1933. Not sure that is much help, but that is the information I have.

I also downloaded https://www.singer.com/sites/default...c-book-13-.pdf that I think is close to the manual for my 41X and 43

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

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