Newly added to the fleet...

I haven't tested it yet, but unpacking it... I held my breath.  I decided to look for a new featherweight (I came up with all sorts of reasons to rationalize my purchase) and found one on ebay.  I made a "best offer" and it was accepted.  I halfway thought about sending a link on how to pack it to ship, but I didn't.  I received it today via fed ex, and when I saw the outer box was the same size as the machine case, I think I verbally uttered "oh no....".



Do you believe that shipping companies read and follow these words on packages?  No....

The handle... :( To think my box cutter could have easily sliced into it.




This box was was created around the case.


And inside....


The spool pin is visible with a single layer of bubble wrap, you can see where it has gouged the case (may or may not have been from this shipment):


There was more bubble wrap surrounding the case than inside! That is it!


I am SO VERY LUCKY that the spool pin was not broken or bent.  I am not even sure how that didn't happen.  The machine's case is a newer 1950's type 5 style not original with this machine.  I also think the attachments are from other machines and not original (one is a blackside attachment).  I glanced at the motor and found it was black with gunk, so it is going to take a bit of time to get her back in working condition.




Overall it is a pretty 1940 model.  There is some mold within the case, so I am not sure if I am going to just ditch it altogether and get a new one or keep it.  I need to find somewhere to put it for now (and not in my sewing room).  I already have a new felt drip liner, new LED bulb, and a couple of other items for it.  I just need to do a spa day on it and evaluate.