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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by Kathie S.
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    I just bought another sewing machine for $40. It is a 1942
    Singer knee peddle. It is in great shape. It is black matte crinkle finish. It is in a portable cabinet with out the key. :cry:
    It is a little noisey but I think it may just need to be oiled. I need a throat plate for it. I have plently of bobbins that will fit, but no plate to cover them. It seems to be clean but have not checked it out yet. Have a wonderful day. Kathie
    Kathie, Is your new SM a Singer or a different manufacturer?
    It is a Singer. The Lettering is somewhat faded but it does say Singer. I am excited about it. The machine came in a portable cabinet and when you put the top on it locks. The only problem being is there is no key. You need a screwdriver to open it. Kathie
    You must think that I'm a little off in the head... or just to lazy to read. I am not sure how I missed "Singer - knee peddle" ... Would you happen to have a Singer Blackside? That would be a great bonus! You can find a replacement key and I am sure Billy might even have a throat plate. Hope you can post pictures sometime.

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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    If you guys haven't seen Susan's 15 you need to look at it, it has the rare Indian Star decal pattern on it.

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-110830-1.htm

    This is one of the nicest I have ever seen!

    Billy
    Wow, that Indian Star is beautiful!

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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by BoJangles
    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    As far as Featherweights go I have yet to give over $100 for one. In fact the last 3 that I bought to keep in my collection (never happened) was bought for less than $30 each. So the cheap deals are out there, but I would opt for a 301 while they are affordable. I have been watching the prices of those jump and they look to be passing the FW soon.

    Billy
    Billy I want you to find me a FW for $30! I have never seen one for under $250, anywhere around here!

    I'm with Nancy, I want a FW for $30. also!! Heck, I'll even go $50!

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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    Okay here are some neat things I have archived in my laptop. The first is a Singer factory photo of how to oil a Featherweight. The last one is an ad from Life Magazine in 1948. Look at all the neat things singer sold back then, and if you look close enough at the store front image, see the SINGER above the storefront? I have one of those signs (all individual letters) that will be put onto my edition of my studio. My studio will be a replica of a late 40's to early 50's Singer store front complete with the huge windows for display.

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    Billy that store front will look really good, but you have more than just Singers?

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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:04 PM
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    I'm with Nancy,

    Billy, I'll take a FW for $30.. . . Heck, I'll go $50.!
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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:05 PM
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    Originally Posted by luv2learn
    I'm with Nancy,

    Billy, I'll take a FW for $30.. . . Heck, I'll go $50.!
    . . . And that folks, is exactly how they get to be, $300, and up huh? ? ? . . We do it to ourselves!!. . . including me!
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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by Kitzone
    Thought I'd share another project.... 1873 Singer Mother of Pearl - Handcrank. I need some patience or she's going to see Uncle Billy in Bikini Bottom :)

    Judy
    Judy, Geeze you have some great finds! I love the Mother of Pearl fiddle base!

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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by irishrose
    My little Leader came home with me. She is tiny. I have part of a book and it does say 10M-3' 28 Irwin Part of different book says 3M-J '28 Irwin, so I think it must be 1928. I have a huge box of attachments - I may have the ruffler I want, though I'd rather have one for the 301. Two wooden boxes of needles. They are 1/4" longer that a 15x1.
    Judy, I can't wait to see pictures of the Leader. You said she is tiny - is the Leader a 3/4 size machine? Yes, the Boye 4 needles are longer than the Schmetz 15x1. Congratulations on finally getting the Leader home!

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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by BoJangles
    Originally Posted by Kathie S.
    I just bought another sewing machine for $40. It is a 1942
    Singer knee peddle. It is in great shape. It is black matte crinkle finish. It is in a portable cabinet with out the key. :cry:
    It is a little noisey but I think it may just need to be oiled. I need a throat plate for it. I have plently of bobbins that will fit, but no plate to cover them. It seems to be clean but have not checked it out yet. Have a wonderful day. Kathie
    Kathie, what Model Singer? A 99?

    Nancy
    Yes Nancy it is a 99. I have a question for you. I did oil it very good and everywhere that there was a hole. It is a noisy machine is that normal?
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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:24 PM
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    Originally Posted by Kathie S.
    Yes Nancy it is a 99. I have a question for you. I did oil it very good and everywhere that there was a hole. It is a noisy machine is that normal?
    No, it shouldn't be noisy. Did you clean it really good, take off the throat plate, oil everything and grease the motor? There might be hardened grease in the motor or gears.

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