I just purchased a 30 from a local guy who had no idea
about/interest in it. It was $40, a good price.
(By the way, what is it with me and $40, i.e. all the machines I've purchased for that amount? What is up with that? Is there a virtual sign above my head that says '$40'? Do people look at me and say to themselves "Him? Yeah, I'd pay him $40"? WTF?)
(By the way, what is it with me and $40, i.e. all the machines I've purchased for that amount? What is up with that? Is there a virtual sign above my head that says '$40'? Do people look at me and say to themselves "Him? Yeah, I'd pay him $40"? WTF?)
The 30 is not common in my area. (Now watch -- they'll start popping up all over.) I've never seen one in person until yesterday, the only one I've ever seen for sale here. It's straight-stitch only with reverse, feed dog drop on the deck. It takes Class 15 bobbins, so it's high-capacity. The motor, oddly enough, is not the 1.3 amp Pfaff that is common on this machine (and the 130) but a 1.4 amp. 1/10 won't make a huge difference but it is a notable departure from what I've so far read is standard for these Pfaffs in the US. Needless to say, it has power and speed to burn. I'll do a LOT more sewing on it but I've had this machine less than 24 hours and it has vaulted to the top of my straight-stitch heap.
(I should also note that the seller, very pleased, told me that he sprayed WD-40 throughout the machine in order to help me get it running really smoothly. I smiled and thanked him profusely and began to sweat. I may have even shed a tear of both joy and sadness due to his good will and the problem he created.)
The design of the bobbin area is unusual (to me) in that a hinged collar holds the housing in place rather than the more typical bracket/screw design. The castings of the shafts and pins are very impressive. I'm no expert but it appears this machine borders on semi-industrial. Not a whiff of plastic anywhere except the tension and the wheel.
The cabinet is sturdy but the finish is obviously shot. I like it though and will refurbish it; I particularly like the hardware and the spider webs on the base in the picture add to the vintage feel. In it, I found 11 pairs of scissors and shears, a boat load of notions, a pair of lace panties, and a box of contraception. Thus, I assume it was used as a night stand. (OK, what was that about $40?) The original manual is here, too.
From its condition, this is a machine that appears not to have seen much use. That's hopefully going to change.
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