Machine Identification
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Machine Identification
While thoroughly browsing Craigslist for the elusive (to me) Singer 503, I came across a listing with this:
I can't quite make out the brand name on the picture. It reminds me a bit of Aldens but I don't think that's what the brand name says. Pretty cool looking...I think I have a problem
I can't quite make out the brand name on the picture. It reminds me a bit of Aldens but I don't think that's what the brand name says. Pretty cool looking...I think I have a problem
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Very cool indeed. Frudemoo has one very much like it and the one Rodney's referring to was a few months back. Those slide plates are quite common with Japanese machines (I have several) so don't let that stop you. This machine looks to be a long shank and will likely take industrial feet.
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I'm sure tempted by it, but at $100 it's a bit out of my range for a machine I don't know anything about. I think I'll mail the seller and see if I can get some more info. Thanks for your effort Joe!
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Here is a link about the Japanese Machines with fancy stitches: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t207880.html
Maybe there will be something there that can help you.
Maybe there will be something there that can help you.
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Apparently the cord is split on one side, I don't know how easy that would be to repair or even if I would be able to. The top of the table also got some damage from a tarp when there was rain (though when opened up, the table looks fine and the machine doesn't look like it got wet). I can always refinish the top.
Also found this link, talks a bit about the brand and has a picture of what looks like nearly the same machine: http://www.doubleveil.net/zssmp/ambeauty.htm
Also found this link, talks a bit about the brand and has a picture of what looks like nearly the same machine: http://www.doubleveil.net/zssmp/ambeauty.htm
Last edited by Skylark53; 06-30-2014 at 02:07 PM.
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The cool thing about that machine at the top of the page is that each place you set the cam stack has 3 settings - right left and center - that makes 3 different stitches. BUT the one I have similar has a left setting for the needle on straight stitch.
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