After several long weeks, my second 320K is finally here. My mother-in-law drove it up the coast for me, while on her latest Brisbane trip. I was thrilled to see a zippered denim bag with feet and accessories - an unexpected bonus! I have replaced the original #173058 bobbin case with the modern modified version. The machine had a 15x1 needle fitted, but the bobbin case showed needle strikes. The modified bobbin case fits perfectly and the machine stitches like a dream!
There were the usual issues... unpleasant smells and grime, but at least the machine wasn't dry, it had been well-oiled and well-used in its life.
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| The original green bobbin tyre. |
I cleaned the body, tension assembly, feed dogs, and hook assembly in-situ, as I didn't want to upset the timing. Much energy was expended. I was happy to see the carbon brushes still have length of about 10mm.
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| Linty yuck. |
I've never had multiple throat plates for a machine, and I didn't know I was getting any, so this was a nice surprise.
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| All the throats plates, oh yes. |
The two photos below show the differences in the wooden bases: the 1960 machine (320K23) has a permanent hinged table, with the extension not removable due to the fitted sliding metal support bar.
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| 1960 320K23. |
In contrast, the 1959 machine (320K2) has the regular removable slotted extension table which tucks away inside the case lid.
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| 1959 320K2. |
I'll put the 320 to use for a few sewing jobs before I tackle the wooden base refurbishment.
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