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Ref: 076			Machine Nickname:
Singer 1939 Model 31-15 (in rehab)

1939 Singer 31-15	Serial # AF243618



Ref: 079			Machine Nickname:
Singer 1951 31-15 Centennial (in rehab)

1951 Singer 31-15	Serial # AK443567	Centennial Model

			31-15 Hand wheel comparison

Ref: 081			Machine Nickname:	"Feather"
Bear's 1952 Singer 221

1952 Singer 221	Serial # AK772913



Ref: 089			Machine Nickname:	"Hurkie"
CD's 1957 Singer 221

1957 Singer 221	Serial # AM660856		Handcrank Featherweight
This little machine was bought on that auction site, supposedly in working condition, but came to us totally seized up with rust and full of sand. Some of the surface paint has bubbled up and has aluminum oxidation underneath. It appears that sometime in its life, it has been standing in water for an extended period of time. It came from the gulf coast, so I named it "Hurkie", which is short for hurricane. The motor has been removed and it has been fitted with a small handcrank.


Ref: 101			Machine Nickname:
Singer 1951 Model 201Centennial (in rehab)

1951 Singer 201	Serial # AJ706058


Ref: 106			Machine Nickname:	"T-Rag"
Singer 1910 Model 28K2

1910 Singer 28K2	Serial # F438866
This little VS machine was found at an antique auction, and the coffin box top was beyond repair. The machine sews nicely, and is the machine that we use in our parade vehicle named "T-Rag" that we put together in August 2009.


Ref: 011			Machine Nickname:	"Edna"
Bear's Singer 401A (home machine) Probably Manufactured in the early 1960's

1960s Singer 401A	Serial # NB517045


Ref: 414C			Machine Nickname:	"Profile Cabinet"
Bear's Singer Style 430 Three-way Sewing Desk - Probably Manufactured in the early 1960's

1960s Singer 430 Desk	Rear View - Leaf Down	Singer 401A in 430	Singer 301A in 430	Dark Walnut Finish
This Model 430 Three Way Sewing Desk was marketed as a classroom item (available to individuals also) for sewing, cutting, and a desk. It is missing the 14"-wide Tote Tray that was an accessory that was available for an additional cost. It is 43 1/4"W X 37 1/2"D folded out, and the Formica covered plywood surfaces include the top that is 16 3/4"D, transition flap 1 3/4"D, and rear extension leaf 18 7/8"D. It came equipped with the clips required for a short-bed Singer 301 cradle, and will house machines requiring a 7" x 16.5" opening, including a 401A, 403, 404, and shortbed 301 and 301A.


Ref: 140			Machine Nickname:	"Cope"
CD's 1943 Singer 29K70 Leather Patching Machine

1943 Singer 29K70	Serial # ED241268

This machine is actually not a full-blooded 29K70, even though the tag says so. Sometime during its life, the Needle Bar Driving Lever (top arm) has been replaced with an early version of the lever, probably from a 29-4, that does not have the adjustable Check Lever feature. I can't adjust the Check Lever, but otherwise, it sews just fine. I also ran into a problem with the holes in the top of the treadle base being too small for the correct size bolt to mount the head on the stand. I drilled the holes out in 1/64" increments, going up 3 sizes. The stand drilled fine and the problem was solved.


Ref: 156			Machine Nickname:	"Arizona"
Singer 1936 Model 96-40

1936 Singer 96-40	Serial # AE120698	Before rehab

	Original Industrial Motor			Original Stand Top

In Singer Combo Stand with newer replacement top.	Domestic "Piggy-back" motor attached for testing.

Roller Foot 12264	Needle Plate 5709	Feeddog 5708	Thread Guide Clearance 1	Thread Guide Clearance 2
We set this combination of foot-needle plate-feeddog up to test it for straight-line quilting of cotton fabrics. The experiment was a failure. The hook wouldn't catch the loop of thread from the needle. We believe that the roller was too far from the needle to hold the fabric down as needed. Although the wheel position is adjustable towards and away from the needle by turning the screw on the foot, the lower thread guide on the needlebar prevented us from setting the wheel any closer. The roller foot may be good for laminated materials that are stiff, but the stitch failed to make on thin garment leather as well.


Ref: 076C			Machine Nickname:	"Combo Stand"
Singer Industrial "Convertible" Stand - for either foot or electric operation

Singer Stand			Mfg Date:

Singer Motor	#S94161-R		Mfg Date:
This stand originally came to us outfitted with a Singer 31-15 machine. It has a 16" flywheel, and a 2-piece pitman rod that is designed to use a coupling nut to quickly change from foot power to electric power and back as needed. This one is missing the coupling nut, and is shown with a piece of rubber tubing in place of the nut.


Ref: 162			Machine Nickname:	"Joe"
Singer 1956 Model 99K31 (in rehab)

Singer 99K31	Serial# EL701576		Mfg Date: 1956
This machine recently arrived from an Estate Auction, and has not been looked at or serviced. The machine is designed to do straight stitch with backtack.


Ref: 194
Willcox & Gibbs Type 11 High Speed Lockstitch

Willcox & Gibbs Type 11 High Speed Lockstitch	Serial# L 45642


This machine recently arrived from a local collector, and has not been tested. The motor powers up and the mechanism turns freely, but it's unknown if the machine sews.



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