EvelynAnita

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Singer 306K and the Singer 306W sewing machines? The two machines look exactly alike. There is a good deal on the 306K on Ebay and I was wondering if it would be worth the purchasing it. I already have a 306W and wanted a second machine for parts if necessary.

Lori S

It may just be where it was built. I have a 306W and was told the W indicates where it was built. Not sure if that is correct. I LOVE my 306 W, I have been keeping my eye out for one that comes up for sale... for the same reason. My 306W could not have had more hours of use...but it still performs.

Lori S

I just checked and the K model was built in the UK , the W was built in Germany. They are identical machines except for where it was built.
http://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/306/

Candace

They are identical but SOMETIMES take different bobbin cases. Weird, I know. But one takes the open bobbin case and the other the closed top bobbin case. Though, if they were late in the series there are some W and K machines that can use the same....why Singer did this? Who knows!

EvelynAnita

Thank you for replying to my thread. My 306W is my mother's sewing machine. I have had it fixed and still use it. This machine holds a lot memories for me. I want to make sure that when I need to have it fixed, I will parts for it.