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Sewing Machine Deals for the DIY Guys

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Anybody know anything about this? Having a hard time with this thread since everything seems to be listed north of the Mason Dixon.
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I will pretty much always defer to @bj139 on the domestic machines.

The machines are mostly where the textile manufacturing businesses were, so while I do scan much of the country for deals once a week or so, they're harder to come by in your part of the country!
 
Cutstavo said:
Yep, that's the one. Where does the 319W come from? Cat no. on the machine says BA 3-8
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That's just the catalog number for the motor. I can just tell based on the features and appearance. Here are a couple videos featuring them:
 
4090Sharps said:
That's just the catalog number for the motor. I can just tell based on the features and appearance. Here are a couple videos featuring them:
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That looks sweet! Seems like a decent price considering it includes the table, right?
 
Cutstavo said:
That looks sweet! Seems like a decent price considering it includes the table, right?
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Yeah, definitely test it out and make sure it's functioning properly first. If the motor is weak, they can be disassembled and refurbished, or replaced cheaply.
 
Got some more pics from the White machine
 

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4090Sharps said:
I will pretty much always defer to @bj139 on the domestic machines.

The machines are mostly where the textile manufacturing businesses were, so while I do scan much of the country for deals once a week or so, they're harder to come by in your part of the country!
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I don't know anything about Whites sewing machines.
 
Cutstavo said:
Would you choose the singer or the kenmore from the previous page?
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The Singer does not use a 15x1 needle so these would not be as available as if it did. I don't have a Singer 319w. I do not know anything about the Kenmore machine but I have heard they are good. If it weighs 30 lbs or more it is probably good because of enough metal usage.

Kenmore 1303

Louie and I bought this sewing machine last night for The Sewing Machine Project . It is a Sears Kenmore Model 1303. (Or technically, 158.1...
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bj139 said:
The Singer does not use a 15x1 needle so these would not be as available as if it did. I don't have a Singer 319w. I do not know anything about the Kenmore machine but I have heard they are good. If it weighs 30 lbs or more it is probably good because of enough metal usage.

Kenmore 1303

Louie and I bought this sewing machine last night for The Sewing Machine Project . It is a Sears Kenmore Model 1303. (Or technically, 158.1...
lifewithlou.blogspot.com lifewithlou.blogspot.com
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Man I'm completely new to the sewing game, you're saying needles might be hard to find for this singer in particular?
 
Cutstavo said:
Man I'm completely new to the sewing game, you're saying needles might be hard to find for this singer in particular?
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You can't just go to Joann's fabric store and buy these needles but a quick search found this. Larger size needles like size 18 or size 20 would be needed for heavy thread like size V69 or V92. I searched a bit and did not see this size.

Amazon.com: 10 Pk. Schmetz 206X13 HPX13 Size 12 Flat Shank Needles for Singer 206, 306, 319

Shop Schmetz-1 at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.
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bj139 said:
You can't just go to Joann's fabric store and buy these needles but a quick search found this. Larger size needles like size 18 or size 20 would be needed for heavy thread like size V69 or V92. I searched a bit and did not see this size.

Amazon.com: 10 Pk. Schmetz 206X13 HPX13 Size 12 Flat Shank Needles for Singer 206, 306, 319

Shop Schmetz-1 at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.
www.amazon.com
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Singer 319 - Singer 319W - Lee's Machines

Fun With Old Sewing Machines
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Here's a good writeup on the machine and needle situation.
 
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