My Newest Singer Redeye
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My Newest Singer Redeye
The son of my OJCG (old junk collector guy) called me to see if I was interested in looking at a sewing machine. Silly question, of course. And the end result was this 1919 Singer 66 that had been electrified and mounted in a later cabinet. The original receipt came with the machine dated 19 March 1943. It sold for $102.50 including the tax. The best part is that this machine is a back clamping machine and I needed a back clamp for my Redeye treadle machine. Since this machine has been electrified I am going to modify this one with the side clamp. It needs a slide plate, a small veneer reapir and likely an electrical rewire but overall I am happy.
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I am thinking this machine was resold as an electrified machine as per the receipt. The serial number on the machine is G7376628. It was definitely originally a treadle.
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seems like a hi price for 1943. LOL They gave them 5 bucks trade in ,, wondering what they traded in. it's was an old machine LOLOLOL. thsi one wasn't old..
going by the machines I have when a singer dealer did the eletric conversion, it was a singer motor and a realsinger mount ,, also the handwheel got changed, yours still has the orignal hand wheel.
here's what happens when you let off the gas, the machine will still make about 3 more stitches because of the heavier wheel, Thats what mine do, ( 2) the one with the conversion wheel stops as soon as you let off
I like the looks of the OG wheel much better
when the photo load I thought you got the one on C/L that just posted today, in portland, 75 bucks
Look at the singer tag ,, the decals was put on off center ,, one of mine is also off set and the tag covers part of that decal.. makes wonder are these factory 2nd's ? LOLOL
or built on a monday morning .. we ARE NOT junk collectors !!!! my stuff is all very finely aged artifacts depicking world history... in pinata or you might say rusty ol junk..
going by the machines I have when a singer dealer did the eletric conversion, it was a singer motor and a realsinger mount ,, also the handwheel got changed, yours still has the orignal hand wheel.
here's what happens when you let off the gas, the machine will still make about 3 more stitches because of the heavier wheel, Thats what mine do, ( 2) the one with the conversion wheel stops as soon as you let off
I like the looks of the OG wheel much better
when the photo load I thought you got the one on C/L that just posted today, in portland, 75 bucks
Look at the singer tag ,, the decals was put on off center ,, one of mine is also off set and the tag covers part of that decal.. makes wonder are these factory 2nd's ? LOLOL
or built on a monday morning .. we ARE NOT junk collectors !!!! my stuff is all very finely aged artifacts depicking world history... in pinata or you might say rusty ol junk..
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Caroline,
Nice machine and cabinet. I need to get a back clamp 66 for all the attachments I have.
Notsosureif is right about the machine stitching on after you let off the pedal. I have a 66-4 converted treadle head that did that pretty badly. I slipped a solid wheel on it and now it runs normally.
Joe
Nice machine and cabinet. I need to get a back clamp 66 for all the attachments I have.
Notsosureif is right about the machine stitching on after you let off the pedal. I have a 66-4 converted treadle head that did that pretty badly. I slipped a solid wheel on it and now it runs normally.
Joe
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Thanks for the operation hints Joe and
Notsosureif. I may transfer some parts from my other 66s and test drive this girl. IF ONLY IT WOULD STOP RAINING HERE so I can open up the garage door and do some sewing machine work. AAARGGG! I will willingly trade some rain for some warmth and sunshine.
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Pretty machine. My Red Eye treadle is a 1923. I was wondering if it was placed in a newer cabinet and electrified in 1943, then sold to the lady in the receipt. The cabinet is similar to one of my other machines from the 1940's.
she's a beaut anyway! congratulations
she's a beaut anyway! congratulations
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