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Find: Singer 401A Slant-O-Matic Sewing Machine

Another sewing machine from my recent auction find – Singer 401A Slant-O-Matic Sewing Machine. This machine is in almost excellent condition. No major scratches, just a few wear marks on the corners and other small areas. It works too! This machine takes a top-hat cam and I have a ton of those just waiting for this machine.

  • Model: Singer 401A Slant-O-Matic Sewing Machine
  • Manufactured: 1951 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
  • Serial Number: NA747334
  • Date Acquired: 09/30/10
  • Purchase Price: $19.34
  • Hook Type: horizontal rotary top loading
  • Needle: 15×1 standard
  • Manual: no
  • Bobbin Size:66
  • Extra Bobbins: no
  • Cabinet Style or Case: none
  • Stitch Type:  Zig zag with top hat cams plus decorative stitches available by built-in cam stack
  • Foot Type: Short Shank
  • Drop Feed Dogs:  switch to raise needle plate
  • Needle Positioning: yes
  • Tension Location: front
  • Speed Control: by foot controller
  • Multiple Needles: ?

List of Accessories / Attachments  Included with this Machine: none, but I have quite a few in my collection that will fit this machine including cams.

Issues to Address: Look for manual online. Cosmetically the machine looks good after a quick wipe-down. Need to take a look inside and oil before using.

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