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Offline travisyoung

Thanks zen

« on: September 30, 2014, 09:03:53 PM »
Friend have me this as they were moving out,  1913 model 123? Still has the instructions,  lots of parts and accessories.   Needs a belt

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Re: Thanks zen

« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2014, 08:32:01 AM »
I've got plenty of parts for that one if you need them, but that machine is tough!  About all they ever need is a little oil . . . and maybe a new needle (they use the same needles as a modern Singer and you can buy them at Wal-Mart), a belt or a "tire" (actually just a big O ring) for the bobbin winder.  I'm not sure if I have any belts left or not.  I buy them 5 at a time, but I may need to order more, but I know I've got tires for the bobbin winder if you need one.  From what I can see of it in the picture, the base and cabinet looks like it's in great shape, but may be missing some parts for the drawers . . . I might have what you need for them too.  I've got several 27s and 127s . . . one was built in 1892 and still sews like a new machine.

It's really cool to have the original manual, but I wouldn't try to use it more than I had too.  The paper they are made of tends to get brittle after 100 or so years.  You can download a .pdf file of the manual from http://www.singerco.com

Offline travisyoung

Re: Thanks zen

« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2014, 11:07:57 AM »
Thanks,  I ordered a leather belt off eBay,  turns over nice,  I have the draws and the lid, it's heavy! Gonna take it to Riley's school for Appalachia day

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