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sdoyle1 said:
In the process of trying to buy this one right now. Thanks for the heads up.


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Hope you get it! It's missing the bobbin winder tensioner. You can get a pile of bobbin cases and bobbins for them really cheap as well. I like having a dedicated bobbin case set up for a certain type and size of thread.
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2 Bobbin Winder Tension For Singer 20U Zigzag Sewing Machine | eBay

This is a set of 2 BOBBIN WINDER TENSION for SINGER 20U ZIGZAG SEWING MACHINE.
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4 Small L Size Pigtail Bobbin Cases+20 BOBBINS for Singer 20U / 20U33 20U143 | eBay

The Bobbin Case #541678NBL. These are "L" size bobbin cases. Bobbins stop spinning faster, preventing unraveling or tangling of bobbin thread when sewing operations stop and start. for Singer : 20U, P20U33, P20U143.
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4090Sharps said:
Hope you get it! It's missing the bobbin winder tensioner. You can get a pile of bobbin cases and bobbins for them really cheap as well. I like having a dedicated bobbin case set up for a certain type and size of thread.
www.ebay.com

2 Bobbin Winder Tension For Singer 20U Zigzag Sewing Machine | eBay

This is a set of 2 BOBBIN WINDER TENSION for SINGER 20U ZIGZAG SEWING MACHINE.
www.ebay.com
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4 Small L Size Pigtail Bobbin Cases+20 BOBBINS for Singer 20U / 20U33 20U143 | eBay

The Bobbin Case #541678NBL. These are "L" size bobbin cases. Bobbins stop spinning faster, preventing unraveling or tangling of bobbin thread when sewing operations stop and start. for Singer : 20U, P20U33, P20U143.
www.ebay.com
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Thanks. It only comes with the one foot, needle plate and feed dogs but I see a whole set can be had for $20.


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does anyone know how capable a singer 221-1 would be for sewing multiple layers of webbing? I have access to use one, but would a model 15 be better suited for the heavier sewing?
 
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bj139 said:
I would not buy it, especially for $150. If it was $20, maybe.
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I am clueless about sewing machines but it sounds like it is powerful. Can sew leather has a variety of stitches and can add a walking foot


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Ontariofarmer said:
I am clueless about sewing machines but it sounds like it is powerful. Can sew leather has a variety of stitches and can add a walking foot


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Those domestic Pfaff machines are known for their strength, but I don't know about their presser foot clearance. You'll also appreciate having a flat bed over that free arm. All things considered, I would pass.
 
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Singer 16?
$100
Monroeville, IN

Can't go wrong for the price.
 
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Tacsew 111-155
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St Louis, MO

Killer price
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I agree. I have one but just got juki dnu-1541. It’s been good to me but the juki was too good of a price to pass up. I’m trying to sell my tacsew but I’d keep it for $300.


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Those domestic Pfaff machines are known for their strength, but I don't know about their presser foot clearance. You'll also appreciate having a flat bed over that free arm. All things considered, I would pass.
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Well I bought the machine any way. I put 4 layers of seat belt webbing under the presser foot and it handled it easily. It was made in Germany in the 1950s and has a 1.3 amp motor that didn’t hesitate
I do not know sewing machines at all but I tried three layers of leather too.
It is a simple machine with variable stitch spacing and a zigzag function and reverse and needle threader and that is it.

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Ontariofarmer said:
Well I bought the machine any way. I put 4 layers of seat belt webbing under the presser foot and it handled it easily. It was made in Germany in the 1950s and has a 1.3 amp motor that didn’t hesitate
I do not know sewing machines at all but I tried three layers of leather too.
It is a simple machine with variable stitch spacing and a zigzag function and that is it.

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Excellent! Hadn't realized it had the flat bed attachment. As you are no doubt now aware, that makes life easier.
 
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Singer 96-46
$100
Portsmouth, RI

Just a simple drop feed straight stitch machine. I believe this was one of the heavy duty Singer 96 models.
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I have a 95-40 which is the short bed model. It sews well.
 
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What’s the indicator I’m looking for on these? I know the 99s and 15s and clones are good, but how do you tell? Serial number?
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The 15s have the tension dial on the left side and not the front left. It is not a 15-91 with the external motor at the back. Maybe a 15-90 or clone.
There is a little knob on the right side just to the left of the spool pin on the bed. Japanese clones of the 15 typically have a drop feed knob there. I suspect it is a Japanese clone.
 
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bj139 said:
The 15s have the tension dial on the left side and not the front left. It is not a 15-91 with the external motor at the back. Maybe a 15-90 or clone.
There is a little knob on the right side just to the left of the spool pin on the bed. Japanese clones of the 15 typically have a drop feed knob there. I suspect it is a Japanese clone.
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The other one looks to be a Necchi Nora or BU.
 
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