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I started looking into buying a used all-metal sewing machine last night and I’m hot on the trail.
FYI, I just found one in Martinez, CA on Facebook Marketplace: a Necchi BU (like Ken T’s) for $35. Not in good shape, might need parts: message seller for details.
I’d have taken it but it only comes with the matching table. I can’t fit that table in my car or in my apartment.
Solid little machine. I’ve since sold mine and now have two Singers
Ken, I guess I’m following in your footsteps—I just won an eBay auction for a (rust-spotted, unknown condition) Singer 403a for $31 + $15 shipping. It should be here in a week.
Prices are high in quarantine times—everyone is sewing, I guess. This one is from a Goodwill store in San Francisco.
I’m excited—it’s my first old, metal machine. I’ve done a couple of projects in the last few years on my (bought new in 1985 but mostly in the closet) plastic Kenmore 158.17891.
May the restoration project begin!
Ken—What model Singers do you have?
Let’s try again
I picked up a rare 193? German made treadle 15. First model with reverse. That factory was raided by the Russians.
And a 1948 one owner 201 that I put in a Singer desk from the Sixties
Wow, you’re going for the really old stuff. They look sharp though.
Ken, do you have preference between the 15-90 and the 201? I’ve read a number of reviews but would be interested in what you think.
Jason, the bobbin is easier to change on the 201. The 15 is a real workhorse. I enjoy them both.
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