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Couldn't resist the challenge

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LeilaMay

Couldn't resist the challenge
« on: June 03, 2019, 17:03:50 PM »
Only 15 mile away on Gumtree, only £20. No power lead but we can provide that - in fact we can provide a replacement motor if the one I've just taken off it doesn't work!

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Lots of dirt, and an interesting 'cross-over' from the heavy bodied machines - this one has the spoked wheel, and a standard base intended for a drop-on top, but fitted into a two-part box.
Dates to the early part of 1955, not surprisingly with these oddities, and the person who sold it to me found it in the loft LOL

Like I needed another machine  :)
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Cheesecake

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2019, 17:19:25 PM »
Ooh lovely!  I wasn’t sure about the aluminium ones until saw one in person and rather liked it, now it’s my number two machine (number one being one of my cast iron 201k-3’s).
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Sewingsue

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2019, 17:21:35 PM »
That looks similar to the carry box my 99K was supplied with.
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Bernina Aurora 440QE, Brother BC-2500, Singer 99K (1938), Juki MO-654DE overlocker, Silver Viscount 620D overlocker.

Acorn

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2019, 17:24:48 PM »
Quote from: LeilaMay on June 03, 2019, 17:03:50 PM
...Like I needed another machine  :)

Maybe not, but it needed you!!   0_0
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wrenkins

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2019, 18:35:13 PM »
Laaaarvely!  :loveit:
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Kwaaked

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2019, 05:07:19 AM »
I learned to sew on this machine.  I get the remodeling done and things moved, I plan on taking it to the shop.  Heck of a machine, I don't think there's anything I haven't been able to sew on it yet.
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Radiofan

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2019, 17:14:13 PM »
201k, you got some muscles lifting that.
I keep thinking of buying one, but have too many machines...
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Singer 538, there are many like it, but this one is mine.

LeilaMay

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2019, 14:33:04 PM »
Well the electric, aluminum-bodied 210K is finally going nicely!
Lots of cleaning and oiling on my part (using the TSF info - they are wonderful people) and the electrics provided from our spares box and all nicely wired by OH. It's not in the best of condition in terms of bodywork, but it runs as smoothly as you'd expect of a 201.

I had thought about replacing my cast iron one with this - as it would be easier to move about. But the harp area is somewhat smaller, and getting the whole 6' by6' quit shifting round under the larger one was a tight fit so  . .

Decisions decisions - which one should I keep? Drat!  :)

Anyway, enjoy the pictures

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LeilaMay

Re: Couldn't resist the challenge
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2019, 14:34:26 PM »
Quote from: Radiofan on June 04, 2019, 17:14:13 PM
201k, you got some muscles lifting that.
I keep thinking of buying one, but have too many machines...

I don't let that stop me LOL
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