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Viking/Husqvarna 2000 Rummage Sale Find
Katesgarden Member since 10/12/12 Posts: 3	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 10/12/12 2:22 PM Today I went to a local Church rummage Sale, and found for $10 a Husquvarna 2000/Viking 6430. I've had just basic Singers in my past, and am THRILLED with my find (as well as nervous). I also recently acquired an older Kenmore Model 385. (which i had been thrilled about spending $50 on). Both machines are in amazingly MINT condition, cases and all, have the original owners' manuals and look like they could have come off the assembly line yesterday. I've only ever done very basic sewing, so I'm really looking forward to learning the full range of what these machines are capable of!
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3166	Login to reply to this post In reply to Katesgarden << Like this post Date: 10/12/12 2:34 PM Congratulations on your find! I know nothing about this machine but hope you'll have fun sewing on it! ------ ~Diana~ ♥ Bernina 830E ♥ Bernina 1150MDA serger ✝The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1✝
NottaWadder   Advanced Beginner Member since 6/17/12 Posts: 377	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/12/12 3:14 PM Wow great find! I would have picked that one up even being in the position of not needing a machine right now. Congrats! ------ My Singer crew: Sergei - Serger 14T968DC (set up as coverstitch) Stella - Serger Stylist II 14J250 (set up as main overlock) Quincy - Quantum 9960 (my main SM) Newest addition: Stevie, my very first Featherweight! (221 Centennial)
Leoladysw Intermediate KS USA Member since 6/14/12 Posts: 160	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/12/12 4:12 PM You are going to love your Viking! Congrats! ------ Six Elna Lotus/Stella sm [kid's sewing classes] Elna 33C SP sm, Pfaff 1473 CD sm, Viking 6030 sm, Singer Sphinx 127 sm, Singer Lotus 127 sm, Bernina 830 Record, Nelco J A-38 sm, Necchi Lelia 515 sm http://leoladyshousecollectiblesandgardens.blogspot
Katesgarden Member since 10/12/12 Posts: 3	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/13/12 4:46 PM Well, if I can get it to sew forward I will LOL :)
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3885	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/14/12 1:31 AM I had a red 6460 and it was one of my favorite machines. There's a Yahoo Group called pre 1980 Viking sewing machines run by a retired Viking mechanic. YOu might want to join, they have lots of helpful hints. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
Yarndiva   Advanced NV USA Member since 3/28/06 Posts: 359	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/14/12 10:37 AM I have a Viking 2000 and really like it. I did have to replace a broken camstack gear which is a common problem with this era of Vikings. It sews very smoothly and does some nice utility stitches such as darning and stretch. With cams you can do some decorative stitches. Good all around machine and a beauty as well. Good find, enjoy! -- Edited on 10/14/12 10:39 AM -- ------ http://silkmothsewing.blogspot.com/
firesheep67   Beginner CA USA Member since 8/5/07 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post In reply to Katesgarden << Like this post Date: 10/15/12 2:16 AM As Diane S said, be sure to join the Viking group - vikingsewingmachinespre1980@yahoogroups.com - it's an invaluable resource. Congrats on your find! (Viking 21A owner here... ) -- Edited on 10/15/12 2:17 AM --
Katesgarden Member since 10/12/12 Posts: 3	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/15/12 10:07 AM I did join the yahoo group. I'm still trying to un-reverse (my new word of the day) her, but if I fail I found a local (6 miles from my house) repairman in the event I can't manage to move the stuck bit 6782 times successfully who works only with older sewing machines, so hopefully one way or another by the end of the week, I'll have her up and sewing.
BrownCow Member since 10/16/12 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/16/12 7:33 AM I too have a viking huskvana 2000, it also is stuck in reverse !! My Service engineer told me that it was uneconomic to repair it!!!!!!!!!!!! To my horror! It was the very first thing that I saved up really hard for - 40 years ago!! I have won many competions with its sewing and it doesn't owe me a thing. I will be most interested to know how you get on. I am near Plymouth, Devon, England UK Tel 44752-892571

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