Singer 78-3 Treadle

[SharonF]

Hello,

I have a 78-2, the pictures of your machine look very much like what I have, but I think you noted it as a 78-1 or 78-3.  I cannot seem to find a picture of the 78-2.  Can you tell me the differences between the 78-1, 2, and 3?  I hope someone is still receiving these messages, the last post was some years ago.  Thank you for any information.  

 

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You often find detailed sub class descriptions in the Singer parts lists - hope this helps:

[lcook1960]

does anyone have a parts/service manual and operating manual for 78-3 singer

[sandmanred]

I had a 78-1 for a while.  No service manuals.

I disagree with the Singer literature.  These are not lightweight machines.  Needle size to 25, 1/2 inch under the presser foot, large heavy handwheel, 3 stitches per inch.  Simple and reliable yes, light weight no.

Have fun with yours!

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5 hours ago, sandmanred said:

I had a 78-1 for a while.  No service manuals.

I disagree with the Singer literature.  These are not lightweight machines.  Needle size to 25, 1/2 inch under the presser foot, large heavy handwheel, 3 stitches per inch.  Simple and reliable yes, light weight no.

Have fun with yours!

Agree that you disagree. I had one too but I only had 8mm foot lift. But it was a phenomenal simple machine with an extremely long stitch. I really liked it.

I have a parts list for 78-2 78-3 but file is too big to attach here. But you for sure find it online. Also look for Consew 28  thats  the same machine.