JerryBaumchen 1,048 #1 Posted June 27, 2021 Hi folks, Over the years, I have talked about this machine as being a rather good machine for a first, inexpensive machine for a rigger. It is considered a 'heavy duty household' machine. Here is some info on it: The Singer 401A Sewing Machine Value, History and Review (sewingiscool.com) In the early 70's, I built my first container using one. I do not recommend doing it; but, if you like a challenge. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,911 #2 June 28, 2021 11 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said: Hi folks, Over the years, I have talked about this machine as being a rather good machine for a first, inexpensive machine for a rigger. It is considered a 'heavy duty household' machine. Here is some info on it: The Singer 401A Sewing Machine Value, History and Review (sewingiscool.com) In the early 70's, I built my first container using one. I do not recommend doing it; but, if you like a challenge. Jerry Baumchen I've got 5 of them sitting in my basement. I used to refurbish them and Ebay them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
682beretta 1 #3 July 14, 2021 Hi Jerry 33 years ago I got a package deal. A wife and a 401. Both are still going strong. Barney 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #4 July 14, 2021 54 minutes ago, 682beretta said: Hi Jerry 33 years ago I got a package deal. A wife and a 401. Both are still going strong. Barney Hi Barney, On the other end of that; when I got divorced, the wife & my then 401A left. I bought another one last year. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bicyclejim 0 #5 July 16, 2021 I can't resist... How much was the new wife? PS-Jerry and I are good friends so I take great pleasure in teasing him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #6 July 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Bicyclejim said: I can't resist... How much was the new wife? PS-Jerry and I are good friends so I take great pleasure in teasing him. Hi Jim, So far: Nothing => no new wife. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites