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This Singer 401J Sewing Machine has been cleaned inside and out, serviced, and fully lubricated, motor has been rebuilt. It’s in very good condition and sews beautifully.
The 401J was built in St John’s, Quebec, Canada. I have seen 1 other, it’s the machine I use myself.
The machine is in very good condition. There are small scratches on the top as shown.. Includes all accessories shown, buttonholer (untested), cord, pedal, pack of 10 needles and 6 bobbins.
Serial number is NA822319, built in the late 1950s/early 1960s.
The 401s were some of the last all metal machines they built. With a little care, this machine will still be running in another 60 years.
Feel free to ask questions!
The condition is based on cosmetics. We will not sell a machine that does not sew well!
All machines undergo the following (at a minimum):
- Motor is removed, disassembled, cleaned. Brushes are replaced if necessary. Brushes are reseated. Motor is reassembled and tested.
- The following parts are removed and degreased. Parts are replaced if necessary.
- Cam stack (fully disassembled)
- Front and back cam fingers
- Needle driver arm
- Needle bar assembly
- Presser foot assembly
- Stitch selector shaft
- Selector guides
- Hook
- Bobbin case
- Boggin case holder
- Hook driver gear
- Stitch length selector
- Bobbin tensioner
- Bobbin full sensor
- Throat plate
- All parts not removed are cleaned and degreased, lint and debris are blown out with air
- Brass plates removed and polished
- Stitch selector plate
- Stitch length plate
- Throat plate lift plate
- Logo and model are polished in place
- Tension assembly is removed, disassembled and cleaned
- Foot pedal is disassembled and cleaned
- Case is detailed using mild cleaner
- Painted parts are cleaned with a mild cleaner
- Bobbin winder arm
- Handwheel
- LED light bulb installed
- Bobbin winder tire replaced if necessary
- Bed cushions are replaced if necessary (rubber feet)
- Machine is reassembled, lubricated, adjusted and tested
- Needle bar height
- Hook timing
- Cam timing
Machines are shipped in formed foam packaging.
$55 flat shipping in the continental US.
Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery. Buyer pays return shipping.