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**SCWalker** · 12-17-2015, 09:02

I forgot my lip stick.LOL

**Caminante** · 12-17-2015, 10:37

Originally Posted by raggydoo

Picked this up at Goodwill for $10.00, I've never sewn before so didn't want to invest a lot. Had to replace a broken gear for $9.00 and it seems to work fine. Singer Stylist 457.

Singer Stylist 457

Looks familiar! I got exactly the same machine from my mother when she decided to buy a fancier machine for quilting.

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**Slider** · 12-19-2015, 15:01

When I first started looking for a machine I was sure it had to be a vintage Singer. I found a decent 404 and spent some time learning how to work on it and in a couple of weeks had it running well. About a year later for some reason I did a quick Clist search and found this old Kenmore with cabinet for $25. Just needed a belt and some cleaning/oiling and it's awesome.

Not a piece of plastic anywhere, by far my favorite, no longer looking for the right machine for me.

1966 Kenmore Model 52:

**sidvicious** · 12-19-2015, 15:33

What is a thread injector?

Is it the same as a sewing machine?

**Intimidator** · 12-19-2015, 15:58

Originally Posted by sidvicious

What is a thread injector?

Is it the same as a sewing machine?

Injectors make gear .... sewing machines make dresses...

yes, they are the same in all realms but this Hammock Haven.

**kthompson** · 12-19-2015, 16:50

I'll never call it a thread injector. A power tool, yes. Here's my freearm New Home I picked up for $20, like new. Great sewing machine. Built the table myself and reupholstered the $5 thrift store chair too.P4240050.jpg

**Banjoman** · 12-19-2015, 19:06

Originally Posted by sidvicious

What is a thread injector?

Is it the same as a sewing machine?

It's my opinion that people who won't use the term sewing machine have masculinity issues. I find it comical.

**Intimidator** · 12-19-2015, 20:05

Originally Posted by Banjoman

It's my opinion that people who won't use the term sewing machine have masculinity issues. I find it comical.

I use the term thread injector for purely comical reasons.... As I believe most do as well. I have no problem saying sewing machine, or owning four of them. It would be my opinion that there are very few who "won't" say the term , and more so people just using "injector" or "power tool" in jest, humorously highlighting the dated American majority culture view on masculinity. If someone refused to use the words "sewing" and "machine" together, then yes, I definitely agree with you. I love my machines and they are beautiful.

**Banjoman** · 12-19-2015, 20:50

Originally Posted by cholla28

I use the term thread injector for purely comical reasons.... As I believe most do as well. I have no problem saying sewing machine, or owning four of them. It would be my opinion that there are very few who "won't" say the term , and more so people just using "injector" or "power tool" in jest, humorously highlighting the dated American majority culture view on masculinity. If someone refused to use the words "sewing" and "machine" together, then yes, I definitely agree with you. I love my machines and they are beautiful.

Yeah I think you are right that most use it jokingly, although sometimes I wonder. The joke has pretty much run its course and yet people still use the term. Either way, I'm not really looking to ruffle anyone's feathers if they use the term.

**Intimidator** · 12-19-2015, 21:10

Originally Posted by Banjoman

Yeah I think you are right that most use it jokingly, although sometimes I wonder. The joke has pretty much run its course and yet people still use the term. Either way, I'm not really looking to ruffle anyone's feathers if they use the term.

I understand my fellow hammocker. Lol people are joining and getting into DIY every day, this may be their first time reading about what a "thread injector" is.. I think it is pure fun, with a hint of deeper sociology.. Especially for these people who are getting started at age 50 and grew up in a different era of gender roles in society.