New Addition - 401A
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So then, just found this locally and couldn't resist. Other than the usual good clean/lube, it only needs a bobbin tire. Previous owner had it serviced/rewired not long back so i'm counting myself lucky today ![](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/thumbup.png)
Any info/advice as always, greatly appreciated.
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Any info/advice as always, greatly appreciated.
Last edited by Hooligan; 06-04-2021 at 05:19 PM.
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The major issue with 401s is the tendency for the cam stack to stick if it isn't operated "regularly." I use mine a few times a year, and have no issues.
I did have to remove, clean, oil, and reinstall the stack when I bought it, not a hard job at all (though at the time, I was worried - my first "major" vsm effort.)
I did have to remove, clean, oil, and reinstall the stack when I bought it, not a hard job at all (though at the time, I was worried - my first "major" vsm effort.)
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The major issue with 401s is the tendency for the cam stack to stick if it isn't operated "regularly." I use mine a few times a year, and have no issues.
I did have to remove, clean, oil, and reinstall the stack when I bought it, not a hard job at all (though at the time, I was worried - my first "major" vsm effort.)
I did have to remove, clean, oil, and reinstall the stack when I bought it, not a hard job at all (though at the time, I was worried - my first "major" vsm effort.)
Anyways, thanks for the reply and head's up on the stack. Will be in use in next day or two this
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Started dismantling/cleaning last night and finished today. This has to be the cheapest machine so far to get running, only parts needed were the felt discs and bobbin tire replaced. Also one of the cleanest machines I've sourced ![](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
Plan for this is to become a daily user along side the 15-91 as soon as I've sourced a cabinet/table for it![](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/thumbup.png)
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Plan for this is to become a daily user along side the 15-91 as soon as I've sourced a cabinet/table for it
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Last edited by Hooligan; 06-04-2021 at 05:19 PM.
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I'll end up buying another machine or two just to keep for parts that become unavailable in time. Any machine i use daily, i always have a donor or two. Storage is a problem at times lol but nice to know when parts are hard to buy then you know you still have your "rainy day" parts bin ![](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/thumbup.png)
Thanks @bkay i'll check the TandT out as haven't come across them i believe.
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Thanks @bkay i'll check the TandT out as haven't come across them i believe.