ISO~Singer Featherweight 221
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
Posts: 7,940
Also check on Shopgoodwill.com. They have them on that auction site quite frequently. Watch the shipping charges, though. Sometimes way high as listed, but if you contact the store they will ship another way cheaper.
#7
I bought one on eBay recently....can't say I got a bargain but it's a good little machine.
On shipping, ask that any seller pad the tip of the thread spindle well if it's coming in a case. My seller didn't and the tip of the thread spindle poked a hole in the top of the carrying case. There's only 1/4 inch clearance between the tip of the spindle and the case. DH fixed it and I'm okay with that.
To be sure I don't have a problem again, DH (he's so clever) made a little cap for the spindle...took an small wooden spool and glued a small square of 1/4 inch wood on top. Perfect fit and he even painted it black!
Good luck finding your machine!
Anita
On shipping, ask that any seller pad the tip of the thread spindle well if it's coming in a case. My seller didn't and the tip of the thread spindle poked a hole in the top of the carrying case. There's only 1/4 inch clearance between the tip of the spindle and the case. DH fixed it and I'm okay with that.
To be sure I don't have a problem again, DH (he's so clever) made a little cap for the spindle...took an small wooden spool and glued a small square of 1/4 inch wood on top. Perfect fit and he even painted it black!
Good luck finding your machine!
Anita
#8
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
Originally Posted by AnitaSt
I bought one on eBay recently....can't say I got a bargain but it's a good little machine.
On shipping, ask that any seller pad the tip of the thread spindle well if it's coming in a case. My seller didn't and the tip of the thread spindle poked a hole in the top of the carrying case. There's only 1/4 inch clearance between the tip of the spindle and the case. DH fixed it and I'm okay with that.
To be sure I don't have a problem again, DH (he's so clever) made a little cap for the spindle...took an small wooden spool and glued a small square of 1/4 inch wood on top. Perfect fit and he even painted it black!
Good luck finding your machine!
Anita
On shipping, ask that any seller pad the tip of the thread spindle well if it's coming in a case. My seller didn't and the tip of the thread spindle poked a hole in the top of the carrying case. There's only 1/4 inch clearance between the tip of the spindle and the case. DH fixed it and I'm okay with that.
To be sure I don't have a problem again, DH (he's so clever) made a little cap for the spindle...took an small wooden spool and glued a small square of 1/4 inch wood on top. Perfect fit and he even painted it black!
Good luck finding your machine!
Anita
so they can withstand what UPS puts packages through. They are dropped 5-6 feet off the end of the conveyor belt. YIKES! :shock:
#9
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by AnitaSt
I bought one on eBay recently....can't say I got a bargain but it's a good little machine.
On shipping, ask that any seller pad the tip of the thread spindle well if it's coming in a case. My seller didn't and the tip of the thread spindle poked a hole in the top of the carrying case. There's only 1/4 inch clearance between the tip of the spindle and the case. DH fixed it and I'm okay with that.
To be sure I don't have a problem again, DH (he's so clever) made a little cap for the spindle...took an small wooden spool and glued a small square of 1/4 inch wood on top. Perfect fit and he even painted it black!
Good luck finding your machine!
Anita
On shipping, ask that any seller pad the tip of the thread spindle well if it's coming in a case. My seller didn't and the tip of the thread spindle poked a hole in the top of the carrying case. There's only 1/4 inch clearance between the tip of the spindle and the case. DH fixed it and I'm okay with that.
To be sure I don't have a problem again, DH (he's so clever) made a little cap for the spindle...took an small wooden spool and glued a small square of 1/4 inch wood on top. Perfect fit and he even painted it black!
Good luck finding your machine!
Anita
so they can withstand what UPS puts packages through. They are dropped 5-6 feet off the end of the conveyor belt. YIKES! :shock:
Anita
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Maggie67
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
6
11-13-2013 06:00 PM
CanadianGirl
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
4
04-30-2013 07:51 AM