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#51
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gladstone, Oregon by way of Washington(the state)
Posts: 1,018
Agreed Nanaquilter,
That makes it smell GOOD!!!! Ooooo Surf came out with dryer sheets over here not to long ago. I might throw one in my case. Doesn't smell at all now, but a good smell is even better. ;-)
That makes it smell GOOD!!!! Ooooo Surf came out with dryer sheets over here not to long ago. I might throw one in my case. Doesn't smell at all now, but a good smell is even better. ;-)
#52
If you want it and can afford it I'd say go for it. If you are wanting to buy it and resell it at a profit you probably don't want it. I paid $350.00 for mine on ebay a few years ago and I am very pleased with it. All in the eye of the beholder I guess.
#55
Originally Posted by merryhare
The original cases are notorious for a "lovely" ugh smell. I would prefer a reproduction case. I have seen them and bought them for $225 and up. You just have to keep your eyes open. Most are in very good condition since this machine is very easy to maintain.
#56
Originally Posted by merryhare
Originally Posted by Colbaltjars62
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Unless it's a 221 white or 222 I think it's kinda high.
Also not all FW's came with a scrolled faceplate. It does not affect how the machine works. You can have two FW's side by side made the same day with consecutive serial numbers and they can each have a different faceplate. The Singer site says that the plates were dumped into bins and when it started running low they would dump the next run in it. You can also by aftermarket/salvaged faceplates for small $. Just need to look.
Good Luck, hope you find one!! :lol:
:XD:
I bought my FW on Ebay for $199 and that included shipping. It was made in 1941 and it works like a charm. I love it and recently bought the big sister - the Singer 301a. It is also a FW but a few pounds heavier and also has a larger bed, slant needle and feed dog drops. It should arrive on Tues....cant wait. Remember these FW's are made with metal gears...that is why they keep on sewing after all these years!
#57
Originally Posted by MiMi in Lutz
Originally Posted by merryhare
Originally Posted by Colbaltjars62
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Unless it's a 221 white or 222 I think it's kinda high.
Also not all FW's came with a scrolled faceplate. It does not affect how the machine works. You can have two FW's side by side made the same day with consecutive serial numbers and they can each have a different faceplate. The Singer site says that the plates were dumped into bins and when it started running low they would dump the next run in it. You can also by aftermarket/salvaged faceplates for small $. Just need to look.
Good Luck, hope you find one!! :lol:
:XD:
I bought my FW on Ebay for $199 and that included shipping. It was made in 1941 and it works like a charm. I love it and recently bought the big sister - the Singer 301a. It is also a FW but a few pounds heavier and also has a larger bed, slant needle and feed dog drops. It should arrive on Tues....cant wait. Remember these FW's are made with metal gears...that is why they keep on sewing after all these years!
#58
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: So Cal
Posts: 576
I've had mine for a couple of years and paid $525 for it. In So Cal., they seem to be in high demand and go for big bucks. Just make sure it works. I love mine and take it everywhere with me. You will love yours too. If I remember right, mine is from the 1950's and didn't have most of the attachments. Best of luck
Verna in So. Cal.
Verna in So. Cal.
#60
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gladstone, Oregon by way of Washington(the state)
Posts: 1,018
Originally Posted by patdesign
Originally Posted by merryhare
The original cases are notorious for a "lovely" ugh smell. I would prefer a reproduction case. I have seen them and bought them for $225 and up. You just have to keep your eyes open. Most are in very good condition since this machine is very easy to maintain.
Pat I gotta ask.
You teaching that Pug to sew? Cuz that FW looks just about big enough for it to sew on. :lol: :lol:
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