Naptown 0 #1 November 18, 2006 I was just given an old Singer 306 that seems to be in excellent condition and a friend told me it was a decent beginners machine. Has anyone here used this particular machine? And if so what types of things were you able to accomplish, such as making risers/toggles or only being able to repair torn t-shirts? Thanks, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 November 18, 2006 Is that a 306W25? I looked-up Singer industrial machines and that was the closest I coud find to Model - 306. If, it is a 306W25, it is a swing needle, zig-zag, straight stitch machine. It appears to have capabilities of sewing heavier materials. I don't know about sewing risers with it. You might check-out Singer's web page under industrial machines. The owner's/instruction manuals are available there. You might get with a knowledgable sewing machine repairman and have him look at it for more info. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naptown 0 #3 November 18, 2006 Hey Chuck, The owners manual just says Singer 306, but on the machine itself it says 306W. I can't find anywhere the 25? I'm going to take it to a shop near me and see what they say, and of course just start practicing with it! Thanks, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 November 18, 2006 Have them tune it up at the shop .. oil it... clean it up if need be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #5 November 18, 2006 I only searched 'industrial' Singer machines. That is a real good idea, taking it to a sewing machine shop. I'd like to ask you another question. Is the case, made of plastic or steel? Also, the 'W', after the model number makes me wonder if, it may be a 'walking-foot' machine. I'd be interested to know, what you learn about your machine. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #6 November 18, 2006 I've been doing searches through Singer's site. Near as I can tell, that machine came in a 'K' series and 'W' series. From what I can find, it is a drop-feed, straight-stitch. It appears to be a rather heavy duty machine. Probably good for sewing Cordura and Para-pack material. You might, just have a real good machine. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Naptown 0 #7 November 18, 2006 When you say case I assume you mean the machine itself, and not a storage case? The machine itself is definitley Not plastic, it's probably steel but I can not say for certain. It is very solid feeling though. It sits in it's own table and can fold down for storage. I'll look it over again to see if there are any more distinguishing markings or numbers. Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #8 November 18, 2006 I think, you are going to find, you have a very good sewing machine. From what I can tell, it should be quite versitile. If, you don't have the owner's manual for the machine, you might just find it on Singer's web site. Sounds like, you done good! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrigger1 2 #9 November 18, 2006 *** Also, the 'W', after the model number makes me wonder if, it may be a 'walking-foot' machine. Quote ' Chuck, The "W" is a designator as to where it was Built. More of them: W=West Germany G=East Germany A= Anderson, South Carolina USA U=United Kingdom Cheers, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #10 November 19, 2006 Thanks, Mel! I appreciate your in-put. I really wasn't aware of the letter designation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
masterrig 1 #5 November 18, 2006 I only searched 'industrial' Singer machines. That is a real good idea, taking it to a sewing machine shop. I'd like to ask you another question. Is the case, made of plastic or steel? Also, the 'W', after the model number makes me wonder if, it may be a 'walking-foot' machine. I'd be interested to know, what you learn about your machine. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #6 November 18, 2006 I've been doing searches through Singer's site. Near as I can tell, that machine came in a 'K' series and 'W' series. From what I can find, it is a drop-feed, straight-stitch. It appears to be a rather heavy duty machine. Probably good for sewing Cordura and Para-pack material. You might, just have a real good machine. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naptown 0 #7 November 18, 2006 When you say case I assume you mean the machine itself, and not a storage case? The machine itself is definitley Not plastic, it's probably steel but I can not say for certain. It is very solid feeling though. It sits in it's own table and can fold down for storage. I'll look it over again to see if there are any more distinguishing markings or numbers. Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 November 18, 2006 I think, you are going to find, you have a very good sewing machine. From what I can tell, it should be quite versitile. If, you don't have the owner's manual for the machine, you might just find it on Singer's web site. Sounds like, you done good! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #9 November 18, 2006 *** Also, the 'W', after the model number makes me wonder if, it may be a 'walking-foot' machine. Quote ' Chuck, The "W" is a designator as to where it was Built. More of them: W=West Germany G=East Germany A= Anderson, South Carolina USA U=United Kingdom Cheers, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #10 November 19, 2006 Thanks, Mel! I appreciate your in-put. I really wasn't aware of the letter designation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
masterrig 1 #10 November 19, 2006 Thanks, Mel! I appreciate your in-put. I really wasn't aware of the letter designation. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
