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**dragon360** · 11-15-2011, 10:43

Here is the bad boy I'm borrowing from a friend. I was able to find a Singer 99k that needs some work to get up and running and I recently found a Singer 293 for $7 at a second hand store. Thinking I might search out a Slant-o-matic or featherweight at some point!

**ciphoto** · 11-16-2011, 19:24

Been in the family for years....

**koaloha05** · 11-16-2011, 23:51

Originally Posted by ciphoto

Been in the family for years....

Singer 15-91? Picked up the 15-91, similar looking model to your machine a while back from the local thrift store. Pre-WWII unit. Every time I do a little routine maintenance (cleaning & oiling) the machine impress me. No plastic. Cast or forged arms & cams. Just a straight stitch machine that is showing a bit cosmetic aging, but still functional.

**Jazilla** · 11-17-2011, 12:49

My little guy. He was $40 brand new and has lasted me for 6 years and is still going strong

**ciphoto** · 11-18-2011, 07:28

Originally Posted by koaloha05

Singer 15-91? Picked up the 15-91, similar looking model to your machine a while back from the local thrift store. Pre-WWII unit. Every time I do a little routine maintenance (cleaning & oiling) the machine impress me. No plastic. Cast or forged arms & cams. Just a straight stitch machine that is showing a bit cosmetic aging, but still functional.

Yep 15-91, I know my mother and grand mother made a lot of stuff with just straight stitch machines...

**Drifter D** · 11-18-2011, 08:06

I'm learning on a "singer simple" thread injector but it's no where as cool as the oldies on this thread. It's amazing to me that some of the oldies are still in service. If I get they hang of this I will definately look into an antiquer!

**Fibby** · 12-07-2011, 21:09

My Brother disintegrated yesterday while re-sizing a baseball hat.

So I went for a new/old Singer 328K. I'll post pics when she gets home.

I'll hafta see if I can get the Brother fixed for some lightweight work. I guess 10 yrs is pretty good for a cheap plastic machine. I guess I've been pretty hard on the ol' guy.

**trinni** · 12-07-2011, 21:59

Originally Posted by CatSplat

A couple snaps of my BU Nova.

Beautiful machine -- and nice shots!

**trinni** · 12-07-2011, 22:04

Originally Posted by hippofeet

Mac's 226 is the better machine by far. I slowed down the machine with a small motor pulley, and have an extra 220 3 phase. I stole this one for 80 bucks complete with 200 needles, 40 bobbins, and a full set of stainless presser feet. With the 3.5 inch pulley on the 110 motor, it is WAY too fast. Right after I shot this pic, the singer simple died doing bartacks on webbing and cordura. I got it going again, that machine just won't die.

Wow, that's real working horse! Congrats on the steal!

**Loneoak** · 12-08-2011, 08:15

I have been using a Singer 401 but recently found this Singer 99K Handcrank. It sews great and is easier to use on anything small. You can sew extremely slow with it, if you need to do a critical area.