Members ChipinAZ Posted March 13 Members Report Posted March 13 I'm also interested in a Singer 153k103 as it will do what I want. I found one but can not seem to figure out the serial number. It looks to start with an F but think it would be an E that is faint? But if it is an EW 053383 the singer database does not list a 6 digit serial number starting with 05XXXX only 005XXX. Can you help with telling me what it really is? Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted March 13 Moderator Report Posted March 13 56 minutes ago, ChipinAZ said: I'm also interested in a Singer 153k103 as it will do what I want. I found one but can not seem to figure out the serial number. It looks to start with an F but think it would be an E that is faint? But if it is an EW 053383 the singer database does not list a 6 digit serial number starting with 05XXXX only 005XXX. Can you help with telling me what it really is? I split your request into a new topic. Hopefully, you will get the information you are searching for. But, as long as the machine is fully functional, who cares about the serial number or date of manufacture? I've had machines with obliterated serial numbers that worked perfectly. I've had others with clear serial numbers that were pieces of crap. Go see the machine and test run it with a piece of 8 ounce leather. Quote
Members ChipinAZ Posted March 13 Author Members Report Posted March 13 OK, It seems good. I just get a little nervous if things don't look right or make sense. I like to know what I'm buying.. They seem like a good no frills machine that will work good for me. I'll try and negotiate getting it. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted March 13 Members Report Posted March 13 The Singer serial number records are not complete I dont think anyone has a complete list. For some double digit prefix serial numbers records do not exist anymore (as it seems) EX prefix is around late 1965 so your machine for sure is a later date I think early to mid 1970´s onward and it is UK made. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted March 13 Members Report Posted March 13 (edited) however - IF it is EW 053383 then it is 1966 and Class 153K is correct as well Edited March 13 by Constabulary Quote
Members ChipinAZ Posted March 18 Author Members Report Posted March 18 Yep, I did get it and is clearly EW. It's very clean and original and everything seems smooth and not sloppy. I will have get a table and servo motor since I got just the head. I paid $650 for it which is probably to much but I love the feel I get when using vintage equipment. It was made in Scotland for a cool factor that I like. Even not having reverse does not bother me. Turning the piece around is just a little more hand made right? I ordered bobbins for it and will get the servo motor on order. I'm planning on using Cowboy bonded nylon #138 top and bottom with Schmets diamond point 135x16 needle size 22 for wallets as my first project. Being so new at this that is what I have gathered from all my reading on here. Does that seem about right? Quote
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