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eBay: 201k2 cabinet Rochester

Roger

eBay: 201k2 cabinet Rochester
« on: December 10, 2018, 19:35:49 PM »
Here’s a nice looking machine, and an unusual one too, a 201k2 in a cabinet and currently cheap and looking for offers!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153297114247

The K2 is a particularly nice machine, it has a potted motor and is directly linked by worm gear into the drive shaft. They sometimes need rewiring and the grease tubes and wicks need some care (Vaseline is the grease of choice) the worm gear makes for a smoother sewing experience that can be a little more penetrating. The 201 is a superb machine but with a potted motor it raises it a notch I reckon!
A bit of a vintage sewing machine nut! Singers: 500a, 401g, 48k Elnas: lotus SP & grasshopper, Bernina 530-2 F+R 504, Pfaff 30, Cresta T-132

BrendaP

Re: eBay: 201k2 cabinet Rochester
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2018, 22:35:09 PM »
NOOOOOOO!  That's just too close and I already have a 201K3 and a 201K23 and I haven't got room for a cabinet.  I'll be watching to see how much it eventually sells for.

If the number written on the top of the manual is the serial number than it's one of 20,000  201s released in December 1936.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Kenora

Re: eBay: 201k2 cabinet Rochester
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2018, 23:48:59 PM »
I see this went for £10 in the end - wish I could have had it, but I have no room. :( I had to keep telling myself not to ring my cousin, who lives nearby in Cuxton, and ask her to collect for me. :S Glad the auction's finished now and temptation has been removed ... for now.  :)
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

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Re: eBay: 201k2 cabinet Rochester
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2018, 00:37:36 AM »
Oh, that is spot on what I am looking for and in near flawless condition it's absolutely a bargain. The 1930s cabinets are nice too, I think I would be willing to replace my 201K23 for the look of the early type 201 with gear driven motor.