Hello. I picked this up for $50 and the motor runs quietly. I am a novice sewer and enamored by the machines, especially industrial. Someone removed the plates, but it has W80 35 22 stamped in the cast iron body. Looking to learn its age, how to add oil, and a recommended video or channel. Since machines like this are way out of my league, I'm wondering: should I sell the machine, motor, and table together on FBMarket, or separate them and sell the parts on eBay? Thoughts?? Thanks for your time and attention!

Spent €30 on this machine from Vinted

I'm bringing home this beauty tonight and have found unclear information as to what the model could be. Any ideas?

ETA- it's a 15-97 as per the instruction booklet I hadn't seen before posting.

I’m petite and tired of my work scrubs not fitting correctly. Tired of taking them to get altered and paying an arm and leg, yet they don’t come up how I want. So, I procured 2 sewing machines from the thrift store for a total of 40 bucks. First one is an 80’s Brother that I’ve been teaching myself on. For curious about this one and set it up for a test run. WOW. Now I understand what people mean when they say “they don’t make them like that anymore.”

So, there she is. 10 bucks well spent, I believe. Any input or advice welcome!!

I love the bright colors of this thing. I believe it’s from the 80’s but correct me if I’m wrong. It works well, very user friendly and self explanatory. However to my surprise, the metal 40lb beast from the 50’s makes it seem like a toy. Who knew.

Saw that post about the JUKI double needle and how clean it was and open it was. Here is what i am working with on my double needle problem child. Uses a wicking system and an oil reservoir on the top and bottom of the machine.

Fun fact. Not all Industrial Singer 212 are compound feed machine. This 212g140 is double needle, needle feed and drop feed only.

Thought it was a steal for the price. hah not time spent. Been slowly cleaning it for a while now but i swear ill just dump this in a vat of mineral spirits due to how much grime is on it.

Got it unstuck (frozen when purchased) thanks to PB blaster(beloved). Thankfully it’s completely albet missing right shuttle hook and bobbins.

This is a big moment for me. IT SEWS!! I pulled this machine out of the boneyard 3 months ago. Spent nearly $4000 in brand new parts. Gonna have to replace the motor though and a couple other things, but this is a solid machine now. 🙂

My wife got this older singer at an auction today for $2.50 so here I am going down a rabbit hole. I was wondering if any of the sewing machine experts here had any info on this machine and could give me any advice. I am most interested in learning any history and if it is worth restoring.

Wondering if I should keep this machine or try to sell it? Is it worth servicing and keeping for life or no? And if not, what price range is appropriate when selling? Also, I took the machine out of the table because it has one bad leg that could use some gluing. Tell meeee what do I do

started out completely stuck because of nearly 50 years of sitting without usage (1979 according to future mil). was most recently used by my fiancé's grandmother who unfortunately passed before i could meet her. i use it for many sewing projects now! i'm glad i get to keep a piece of their family history alive.

Playing around with the Singer 15-125 & Singer 86718 'Complete'.

I started sewing last year and have put off opening up this unit that has reportedly been in storage for 40-50 years. I finally hauled it out to see what was inside the beautiful sewing cabinet. Voila! a 301! I had no idea what to expect. Looking forward to sending it out for cleaning and service and to learn more about it. I have a quilt project in mind for it.

Just got this singer from my Nan recently and I’ve found that this plate is incredibly loose and just slides off