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Machine Talk => Vintage Machines => Topic started by: TomDrew on May 08, 2021, 11:13:16 AM

Title: Janome 605 - any info out there?
Post by: TomDrew on May 08, 2021, 11:13:16 AM

Hi everyone,

There is a Janome 605 near me. It looks a interesting machine. All I can find on the internet is some other people selling them either the Janome or New Home brand. They seem to be late 50s to 60s but I can't find any info about them. Anyone on hear got experience with old Janomes?

Title: Re: Janome 605 - any info out there?
Post by: Gernella on May 08, 2021, 16:03:03 PM

They changed from New Home to Janome branding around the 1990's @TomDrew .  Excellent machines, sturdy as well although with all there is always the odd lemon.  There's one advertised on Ebay at the moment for £150.  Probably very few stitches.  If you go on the Janome website you just might find a manual.

Just had a brief look at one for sale and it has 24 cams so does have more stitches.

https://becclessewing.co.uk/instruction-manual/new-home-605-instruction-manual-download

Title: Re: Janome 605 - any info out there?
Post by: TomDrew on May 08, 2021, 17:19:05 PM

Thanks @Gernella I should have just gone for it as it was on for £40. Sadly, with my dithering someone else got it. Nevermind!