I've joined a couple of Yahoo Groups as a means of garnering more information regarding the maintenance and repair of my machines. Already I've learned a few things that will no doubt prove invaluable, not only for any work I might need to do to keep my treasures in fine fettle, but for chasing down desirable machines while weeding out those with lesser reputations.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagesingers/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wefixit/
Buying, selling, servicing, using... thoroughly enjoying these marvels of mid-century domestic engineering.
Chandsew 406RB

Size Matters

Singer 153W103 Industrial

Singer 316G

Singer 301

A design revolution for Singer, this light-weight portable is a favorite with quilters. This example dates from 1951, but, interestingly, isn't badged as an anniversary model.
Singer 221- Featherweight

In remarkable condition. This one dates from 1956.
Singer 500A

Reassembled and polished.
Singer 401A

Singer 503A

I've had a number of examples from the 400 and 500 series pass through my hands now, and as testament to their quality, they have all been in very nice condition; none, however, has matched this beauty for its near pristine state of preservation. While even on the cleanest example one must forgive a minor imperfection or two, this classic from Singer exhibits none! Truly as nice as one could hope.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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