Monkey Wards sold some good machinery back in the day. I would say it is worth having it dealt with professionally.
Monkey Wards sold some good machinery back in the day. I would say it is worth having it dealt with professionally.
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
"Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
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Totally forgot about the 404, Great CallOriginally Posted by Z06
. Only reason I selected the ones with different stitches is that I use my machines for more than just making straight stitches. I have the button hole attachment with mine.
I hope you can get your current machine sorted out. Its very satisfying to use old reliable gear that'll just keep on working. Big reason I love using my 40 year old Svea 123 stove and 40 year old Zippo.
Last edited by Bubba; 06-27-2013 at 16:23.
Don't let life get in the way of living.
The 404 is good as is the 403 which uses cams for the "fancy" stitches. The 301 is another good model not often mentioned here.
She is mistaken. The 500A came toward the end of the all metal machines. The "plastic" gears came later. It's only typical problem is the easily broken door hinges as previously stated.
just picked up a 401a for $40 with all attachments and instruction book and a box full of at least 10 feet. the only thing wrong with it is the electrical cable has a loose connection. tested it before I bought it and it ran like a champ. taking it to the repair shop tomorrow to get it fully serviced for $50.
Congratulations Good Sir !!! You won't be disappointed
Much better choice for what you are going to do. That's a work horse, and there is no mistake about that.
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
"Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn
We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! video series
Important thread injector guidelines especially for Newbies
Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint
thanks for all the help on this. yall saved me for making the $330 mistake.
Now you can take some of that leftover funds and put it towards a good sized purchase of fabric and parts for all your DIY gear!!
I've depended on my 401A for well over a decade now including some time where it was running 20 to 30 hours a week. It's never let me down!!
You made an excellent choice and got a darned good bargain!!
That's great! Sounds like you're going to have a trusty thread injecting work horse to see you through your projects.
Don't let life get in the way of living.
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