Just been looking up some info. The newer models have replaced former metal cogs and bits with nylon/plastic components and they don't last as long and replacements are apparently unavailable.
Well, go and buy a new machine!!! That keeps a business operational doesn't it?
Lurker, there was Wertheim and White brands. Bernina, Elna???
I have just recently restored a 1910? model,that has 6 drawers and fancy wood trim. Shined up the real chrome. Have to find a replacement electrical plug/lead for it's later conversion motor with light attachment. The leather belt has been oiled up and re-stapled to suit. I have some spare old buttons, laces, snaps, hooks/eyes, etc that I put into the drawers when I re-sell. One of our illustrious members was kind enough to forward some to me a few years ago.
Looking good
DEB
Actually, now that I look further I think it was almost exactly like this one (or 371462909495), so maybe it was a Singer. Were they considered expensive then? I wonder where I got that idea from?
I owned a machine that looked a lot like that one, I think it was called a "Can whistle along in time to the tune", because it definitely wasn't a Singer.
I'm off for a nap. Can everybody behave themselves while I'm gone?
Some of my playmates' mummies have grounded whole tribes of off-spring.
Well at least till I get back.
DEB
