The 138 is basically a 130 on steroids - same running gear but a longer bed and it uses a 1/4 hp to 3/4 hp industrial motor. This makes essentially three 130s in my stable and makes it a bit easier to decide what to get rid of.
After remembering the 138, it reminded me that I have two more Pfaff industrials out in the garage. The 144 is a double-needle industrial machine that I bought knowing it had a broken feed dog.
I wasn't too concerned until my parts dealer told me a new feed dog would cost $695! I wasn't about to spend that kind of money on a feed dog, especially when I also have a Singer 112 double needle industrial machine that is complete. I did buy the closest Singer feed dog with the intent of grinding it down to try to fit it in the Pfaff but it's been so long I don't even remember where that feed dog is hiding.
Then there is the 463.
This machine sews like a scalded dog but, after all, it is just a straight stitch tailoring machine and I already have a Singer 31-15 and two 96-10s, how many straight stitch tailoring machines does one need? I am not an advanced sewist and speed means nothing to me except that I can make mistakes faster.
I think this has decided me to part out the 463, the 144, and 130#1 and keep 130#2, the 362, and the 138. The jury's still out on the 330, It doesn't look like I can cannibalize a 130 hook to use in it, maybe I will make enough parting out the other machines to buy a hook for the 330.
Ed
Ed's Vintage Sewing Machine Shop
