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03-30-2011, 04:28 PM

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quilter41

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Thanks but the case for the white Featherweight is turquoise.not black.

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e-mail to him is returned

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Do you know where I can get an original case for a White Featherweight. Mine was damaged in shipment and DH can't fix it. Thanks

They are harder to find. You might try Glenn Williams
[email protected]
I get some of my harder to find parts from him.
Sharon W.

Quilter41: Here is one on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-SINGER-F...item3a6159b282

I like this one but it isn't vintage: http://cgi.ebay.com/Singer-221-Feath...item27b9da00c1

03-30-2011, 04:50 PM

#13262

Glenn

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Location: Huntsville, AL

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Hey Glenn I thought of you when I saw this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
She'd be a great summer project :roll:

Judy, I'd bid on that just to get the 201 if I were close enough to pick it up!

Nancy

Nancy you want the 201 and I want the cabinet! We can't win, can we? :roll:

I know... if I lived closer...hmmm ... I'd still try to talk Glenn into bidding on it!! Then we could all appreciate his refinishing tallents!! Glenn.... could you please take a look at this diamond in the rough?

I am looking at it and will be making a phone call. It is only about 100 miles from me. Glenn

03-30-2011, 04:59 PM

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irishrose

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Location: Cadillac, MI

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The 201 is 99 miles from my son with a big black diesel truck. I DO NOT NEED IT! He'll be coming this way May 1st. I DO NOT WANT ANOTHER MACHINE!

edit: You go, Glen!!

03-30-2011, 05:02 PM

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Kitzone

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Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Ohio

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Originally Posted by quilter41

Thanks but the case for the white Featherweight is turquoise.not black.

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Originally Posted by Kitzone

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Originally Posted by quilter41

e-mail to him is returned

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Originally Posted by purplefiend

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Originally Posted by quilter41

Do you know where I can get an original case for a White Featherweight. Mine was damaged in shipment and DH can't fix it. Thanks

They are harder to find. You might try Glenn Williams
[email protected]
I get some of my harder to find parts from him.
Sharon W.

Quilter41: Here is one on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-SINGER-F...item3a6159b282

I like this one but it isn't vintage: http://cgi.ebay.com/Singer-221-Feath...item27b9da00c1

Ok. Thanks for letting me know. I will keep my eye open for one that is turquoise.

03-30-2011, 05:17 PM

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cabbagepatchkid

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Location: Massachusetts, USA

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Gorgeous, gorgeous 7 drawer treadle cabinet (plus machine) for $150 in Mansfield, MA if anyone is interested. We are supposed to get a snow storm :shock: tomorrow or I would be on the road to go get it (I need another cabinet like a need a hole in the head).

http://providence.craigslist.org/fuo/2282594393.html

03-30-2011, 05:25 PM

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cabbagepatchkid

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Location: Massachusetts, USA

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I was wondering if there is a tutorial specific to the Featherweight as far as repairs and restoration/cleaning?
Thank you.

Check out Dave McCallum's website, "Featherweight Rx":

http://www.featherweight221.com/fwrx/index.html

I highly recommend his book. It's really worth the cost of it. I also have the DVD set which is a pretty penny but is also worth it.

03-30-2011, 05:30 PM

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cabbagepatchkid

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Originally Posted by QuilterGary

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/for/2293752305.html

I think this is high but it sure is a nice looking machine.

Anyone interested?

That cabinet is super cool!!!! I wonder how the seller got all of those big pictures on his CL listing :?:

03-30-2011, 05:50 PM

#13268

luce321

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Location: Louisiana

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Deara, what a beautiful machine and a lovely gift.

03-30-2011, 05:52 PM

#13269

qltndog

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Orange County, CA

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Thanks everyone for the info. I found the GoJo cleaner at O'Reillys Auto Parts. It was only 1.89.. So come this week end I will be cleaning and polishing my featherweight.

03-30-2011, 06:03 PM

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MarieM

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Location: Livingston, MT

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Hi folks, I made it to the thrift store yesterday and test drove both the Singer 301 and Necchi Alco 400 (not really vintage in my book). I told the owner I'd thread both machines, adjust the tension and make sure they both ran. The singer had some electrical issues and seemed a little sluggish, so I opted to leave that one at the store. The Necchi, that I wasn't really interested in was like a work horse. It was quiet, smooth, kinda like driving a luxury car, so I brought that one home. All that to get to the question: I want to get some cams for it, I've looked on E-Bay the sellers for the ones listed don't know which machine they are for. Are the cams for the Necchi interchangeable or are the specific to each model? I'd appreciate any information. Thanks in advance.
Marie M.

I can't print the URL to this site (for some reason, it won't let me), but if you'll go to the vintagejapansewingmachines site on Yahoo groups and check out message 3495, it will give you some info on these machines.

Thanks Miz Johnny, I'll give it a try.