Old machine
#1
Old machine
Several years ago I bought an old Singer in a cabinet at a local thrift store.
Now I am trying to find out what I have. I have a serial number but all I know
is that it's at least 40 years old. I need to buy a new cord because its been fried
so I can't be sure if it works, But it will if there is a way I can do it.
Now, how do I date it? I am sure someone can help me.
Thanks
Now I am trying to find out what I have. I have a serial number but all I know
is that it's at least 40 years old. I need to buy a new cord because its been fried
so I can't be sure if it works, But it will if there is a way I can do it.
Now, how do I date it? I am sure someone can help me.
Thanks
#2
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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If you post a picture, people can help you identify the model. Here's the Singer site that will date your machine: http://www.singerco.com/support/machine-serial-numbers
This site is very fun- there's a step-by-step to identify your machine by its features. http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
There is also a site where you can download a free manual for your machine after you figure out what model you have. You don't have to pay for a manual. I don't seem to have that site bookmarked, but someone will have it if you post and ask.
This site is very fun- there's a step-by-step to identify your machine by its features. http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
There is also a site where you can download a free manual for your machine after you figure out what model you have. You don't have to pay for a manual. I don't seem to have that site bookmarked, but someone will have it if you post and ask.
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#7
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Neat machine. It looks a lot like one I picked up in a thrift shop for $10. It's an upholstery machine & a Kenmore. The cord also needed to be replaced. I took pictures of it, the cord, etc then went to the hardware stores looking in the electrical dept. wound up getting a new cord at Lowes. It wasn't difficult to put on & it sews beautifully. My machine uses large metal bobbins and came with lots of attachments.
since your's is a Singer I'd start by looking up the serial # on their website
Good luck
since your's is a Singer I'd start by looking up the serial # on their website
Good luck
#8
yes, it is a crinkle(or godzilla) finish Singer 66, born August 26, 1948 as part of an allotment of 35,000 machines. This finish was common during the war and during the post-war recovery. It is a workhorse of a machine, with bobbins and needles available widely.
It is missing it's bobbin winder assembly, but these are easy to get. I recommend Sew-Classic...
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