MADMAX22 Report post Posted May 12, 2016 Well had an impulse buy, picked this little guy up on craigslist for $80. If i remember correctly its a 1946 year 31-15 with the converted treadle table and knee lift. Had apparently been sitting in a room for a long time. I took a gamble and picked it up just upon inspection. Paid off I hope. There are a couple of screws missing which I need to peruse a manual and see if I can find the right ones. Got it cleaned up for the most part and heavily oiled. Gonna get a roller foot kit to put on it so I can sew thin leather like wallet interiors and such. Its a little easier to control then my 211 for small things and I think it looks good to boot. It had enough fuzz inside to make up a couple of dead mice I think. It cleaned up real nice. Pretty sure the original clutch motor is on its way out but still performs ok. Stitches are nice and even. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted May 12, 2016 Couple more pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Nice one - good score! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzelle Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Nice machine! I really like the old wood tables. Hopefully you got a thread stand too. If not, I just bought one from Sharp Sewing Supplies (Los Angelas) for around $16.00 via Ebay. It's all metal, just set it up lastnight. Enjoy your new New/Old machine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveottawa Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Oh man! So nice. My grandfather was a tailor and had one of those back in the early 1950-1970's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks guys. Suzelle it did come with a dual thread stand we just took it off when loading it and I havent put it back on yet. Was running thru a couple layers of denim and it is doing good. I need to get use to it not being a walking foot though as thats all Ive really ever used. Little bit of a learning curve but relatively easy. Its fun restoring or in this case just cleaning up basically older machines. Now if I just had more time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel G Report post Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Nice pick up! Enjoy! I've also picked one up recently. I added a servo(not as good as my SewPRo 500GR), roller foot, and I'm all in at 225.00. Like you, I'm coming from using a walking foot for the last few years and getting used to the roller foot. Edited May 14, 2016 by Daniel G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted May 15, 2016 Dan I am probably going to put a servo on this one eventually. The clutch motor is actually not to bad on this guy, I can regulate pretty easy compared to the 211 Ive got. Right now I want to get one of those 500GRs or similar for the 441 clone since I need the most control on that guy, then take that POS servo motor and put it on the 211 after it gets adjusted/fixed up. Once I get a few motorcycle seats done I should have enough play money to look at picking one up for the 31 if I figure out I need it. Its kind of cool having the old singer motor on the 31, I know it shouldnt matter but kind of nice with all the original stuff on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
