Move along and save or maybe take a risk

[Handstitched]

$150.00 is a bargain, $75 ea , thats great  . While I can't help you with the throat plate, some pics would be good 

HS 

[Webicons]

Here are some pictures.  Now that I pretty much know that it works (more or less) I’m going to start the disassembly process so I can properly clean and repaint the machine. 

Apart from wanting to change the presser foot to a roller foot, I believe that i might be missing some part of the tensioner, a nut for the reverse function and a latch that holds onto the tensioner is broken (not sure if I need it).   I’ll be machining that piece though. 

Thanks again for the support and information! 

[Webicons]

Oh. And here’s the donor 17-16.  I took off a couple of pieces and put them on the 17-41.  Not sure if I will fix it or not.  

 

[dikman]

Sounds like a bargain for what you paid. As for re-painting, if it was me I might repaint the bottom arm as that is pretty worn but I'd leave the top half alone as it still looks good and still has the nice Singer brand on it.

[Handstitched]

The first one doesn't look too bad at all, some surface rust on the second machine, but that can be cleaned up . I quite like the ' aged' look , gives the machine a bit of character, but thats just me .

If it was me, I get them both up and running, there are advantages to having two machines. 

Well done  

HS

Edited September 21, 2023 by Handstitched

[Webicons]

Yes. The more I work with it, the more I appreciate the patina.  I’m just going to brighten up the rusted spots and call it a day. 

On a different note, I am working on dialing in the stitching. Frontside stitches are nice but the backside is questionable.  From the pictures, is this the best that I can get or do I have a lot to learn! 
 

[Burkhardt]

Shorten the stitch length will help and then see how the look. The bottom never looks as good as the top.

[Handstitched]

And maybe tighten up the top stitch a little bit, but otherwise, looks good. 

HS

[Webicons]

I have to say how convenient it is to have a sewing machine now!  After the learning curve (that I’m still going through), a machine just opens up a world of possibilities. 
Was going to toss a heavy duty tie down strap that the stitching was coming undone.  It wouldn’t be worth my time to hand sew but with this light duty machine, it made quick work of it. 
Definitely going to fix up the second machine and maybe use it for canvas work by making a small top rest. 

Thanks for the help everyone!