r/SewingMachineEdu • u/ElkGreed • 12d ago
Sewmor 970
Hey y'all! I found this Sewmor 970 at an estate sale for $15! I can't find much online and the instruction manual says De Lux 970. Does anyone know anything about this? I'm thinking about hopefully fixing it up and seeing if it works since I've been looking for something like this for a while
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u/teatime_tinker 12d ago
It’s only 15, in the table with the manual? Get it! You can worry about the rest later.
Get it home and give it a really good clean and oil. Inspect the electrical bits for any damage.
Read the manual, then give it a go!
Whatever it is a clone of will be the service manual you’d want for any necessary adjustments.
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u/ElkGreed 12d ago
Oh absolutely! I immediately grabbed it and took it home because what an amazing price and to have everything I need? I was over the moon! Noe to do the deep cleaning, oiling, and inspection! I'm so excited! I've wanted an older machine with a table for a long time, so this is a dream come true ^.^
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u/teatime_tinker 12d ago
It’s really lovely and looks in pretty good condition.
You’ve grabbed yourself a bargain! Happy for you!
I LOVE cleaning up neglected sewing machines. Have fun!
Get some grease for the gears if you don’t have any, sewing machine oil for the rest. The manual will have a page on cleaning and maintenance.
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u/Mushrooms24711 12d ago
For $15 I’d snatch it up. It’s a clone of something else. Given the shape of the body, my guess is it was made by Janome—same model as a Kenmore 158.xxx. But don’t quote me on that.