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jan on 446

10-28-2011 09:10 AM

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Ok for you Rocketeer folks, are any of you having trouble with the cams wearing out? I use my 503a Rocketeer all the time for decorative stitches on my little Patchabilities. I use mostly the #8 cam, which is now slipping and messing up sometimes. I did some research and the only thing people complained about with those machines were the cams. The people who bought them loved the machines because they are all metal, well-made machines, but couldn't understand why Singer made such a nice machine then used plastic to make the cams. The cams wear out! Has anyone tried filing off the rough edges on those cams to see if they will have more life. Now I am a little concerned about getting a 319W -it uses cams too. The top hat cams are easy to find, not sure about the flat cams of the 319w?

Nancy

Nancy - yes they do wear out but not to worry & no need to start filing on them yourself. Cathy (who hosted the TOGA) has a whole locker full of the various types of cams!! Seriously - a whole school locker! And they are not expensive at all. I think I paid $2 each for the ones I got from her to finish out my collection of the ones made for my 403.

Good thing to know. What is her username here? I have a 500 on layaway and thinking I might need a new set to have on hand. I don't know what all is included with the machine yet. Suppose to get that info soon.
Thanks,
Jan on 446

bloomin'Iris

10-28-2011 09:12 AM

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http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8768015

This is a singer 301 zigzagger. There is another one as well without the cams.

I saw that and thought about bidding on it for my 301, but decided I probably would never use it, so I passed on it.

Oh - we are supposed to use them? They're not just for display??

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jljack

10-28-2011 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by jljack

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Originally Posted by melinda1962

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8768015

This is a singer 301 zigzagger. There is another one as well without the cams.

I saw that and thought about bidding on it for my 301, but decided I probably would never use it, so I passed on it.

Oh - we are supposed to use them? They're not just for display??

Hahaha!! If I had any more room for displaying anything it probably wouldn't be a zigzagger!! My sewing room is packed!! My "displays" are lapping over into the dining room and living room, and although DH is not complaining (yet!), he does raise eyebrows whenever I add anything else!! We're supposed to be saving $$ for DS's wedding in March...I'm not good at saving!! I like to spend...so, it's a challenge!!
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melinda1962

10-28-2011 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jljack

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by jljack

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Originally Posted by melinda1962

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8768015

This is a singer 301 zigzagger. There is another one as well without the cams.

I saw that and thought about bidding on it for my 301, but decided I probably would never use it, so I passed on it.

Oh - we are supposed to use them? They're not just for display??

I hear the challenge. Our younger daughter is getting married in April....trying to save, but the machines all seem to know my name....Melinda, save me!! is what I hear when I see one that needs a hand. And when I think they are past saving, I see the miracle transformations on here, and feel the need to try. Yall are bad influences. Maybe I can talk my daughter into a sewing machine themed wedding. LOL

auniqueview

10-28-2011 11:16 AM

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I don't know how "vintage" my machine is, but the fact that it is all metal, no plastic tells me that's a good start. It is a Dressmaker model 101. I finally pulled it out of the bag, put a needle in, threaded it up, and started it. All the stitches work nicely, bobbin runs smoothly, and the machine is nice and clean. But is started making a squeaking noise. Belt? I didn't run it too long, don't want to damage it, because I finally have one I can get a quilt under without ending up in muscle spasms, lol. Any info on this machine? I bow to all of you, because I have realized that you are better at finding this info than I am, and I used to think I was good at tracking stuff down on the net. Thanks.

Picture, please. May be a 15 Clone...I seem to remember one called Dressmaker.

Definitely not a 15 clone. This is a newer machine.

QuiltnCowgirl

10-28-2011 12:01 PM

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She is not a user here. Let me see if I can get her contact info for you. Or maybe vintagemotif (Monica) has it?

Glenn

10-28-2011 12:05 PM

I am also looking for cams for the 319W
Glenn

Candace

10-28-2011 12:13 PM

I've not fully decided to sell my green 319 yet and the price. My company just left today. But, it comes with the full set of cams. They usually go for like $25-$35 on ebay.

Candace

10-28-2011 12:14 PM

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I bought this 301 locally in the table with cradle. I've removed it from the table and am trying to sell that on CL and just keep the machine. It needed a LOT of cleaning and love and the nicotine just ran off of it... A ton of elbow grease and she's running beautifully!

Before...

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After...

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And here's a picture of her and her big Sister the Long bed. I've been working for several months to get the long bed operational and it's also fixed now too! I'm very pleased with them. The Long Bed is actually about 4 years older than the short bed.

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Glenn

10-28-2011 12:18 PM

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I've not fully decided to sell my green 319 yet and the price. My company just left today. But, it comes with the full set of cams. They usually go for like $25-$35 on ebay.

I would not sell my 319 it is a great machine and will do many things I want it to do. I really like to treadle it.
Glenn

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