Your 185K is a great machine. Made in Singer's Kilbowie, Scotland, UK plant. It is a 3/4 size, all metal gear, domestic machine that works great for gear making. Good luck with it!
I am not familiar with the Arrow specifically, but it appears to be a Japanese-made zigzag machine from the '60's. The US importer "badged" it with whatever name he thought would sell (lots of different names). Generally speaking, they were well-made, all metal, mechanical machines capable of sewing well. As with all vintage machines, condition is everything; but keep in mind except for expendable parts (needles, Class 15 bobbins, drive belts, and low shank presser feet), maintenance/replacement parts will difficult to find. Max purchase price I would pay is around $25-30.Anybody ever used a heavy duty Arrow?
Apparently it has a all metal drive.
Or a White.
Awesome info Thank you for the replyI am not familiar with the Arrow specifically, but it appears to be a Japanese-made zigzag machine from the '60's. The US importer "badged" it with whatever name he thought would sell (lots of different names). Generally speaking, they were well-made, all metal, mechanical machines capable of sewing well. As with all vintage machines, condition is everything; but keep in mind except for expendable parts (needles, Class 15 bobbins, drive belts, and low shank presser feet), maintenance/replacement parts will difficult to find. Max purchase price I would pay is around $25-30.
The White is a little better known name, but it also appears to be made in Japan during the '50's "badged" for White in the US. It is straight stitch only and roughly a copy of the Singer Model 15 technology. Very durable, capable machine. Max purchase price I would pay is around $25. Again, condition is a big part of value.
MatthewsHoyt, your photos are of a Singer 66 made around 1951 - Singer's 100th Anniversary. It has the Singer Centennial badge on its pillar showing that. The machine's finish is called the "Godzilla" finish (rough texture) by sm collectors to differentiate it from the more typical, smooth, black japanned, shellac-top coat finish. Some collectors prize slightly higher the Centennial Badge and the Godzilla finish.I have been tossing around the idea of getting my old singer up and running. Everyone on here convinced me to do it.
She is a 1951 Singer and she runs well after a little oil and a new belt..
In my opinion the '50's, Japanese-made, Singer 15 "clones" (as they are known) are good, strong sm's. This one is a straight stitch only machine, which is main stitch used for gear sewing; and uses a Class 15 bobbin (available at Joann's or Walmart). IMO, it is overpriced a bit at $75. I would offer $30-35: harder to find parts for "off brand" sm - that's my story and I'm sticking to it. It does sound complete if it has the foot controller, hand wheel turns easily, a box of presser feet and bobbins, all the electrical cords, the drive belt in good shape, and the correct operator's manual. Good luck!Can anyone tell me if they have any experience with this old girl and if she can inject thread into a couple layers of tubular webbing?
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Would this be appropriate?Antique White Rotary Sewing Machine WORKING
Antique White Rotary Sewing Machine WORKING 1X8610 65 WATTS OBObaltimore.craigslist.org
Thanks. I will hunt tomorrow and see if I can pick it up Sunday.can't see why it wouldn't be, looks like a singer clone, with all metal gears, an oil up and a clean should have it running,sweet,regards wayne