This vintage machine with heavy gauge steel mechanics is on long-term loan to AMT. It is installed in a cabinet specifically for sewing (do not remove). The Singer 401-A is a good strong machine capable of sewing heavy materials such as Canvas, Denim, Sunbrella, Duck Canvas, & leather as well as light weight materials. Before using please attend the short training.
Tool lead: Crafty Rachel
Training: Every other monday, during the textiles lab hours (see calendar)
Maintenance: Monthly = Oil and run according to the instructions in the manual. Annually (with heavy use) - Proffessional service which usually runs about $135.
Maintenance log: July 9, 2012 - Service at Berkeley Vacuum and Sewing Center $150
Manual: External link to PDF
Features:

• Slant Needle
• drop in bobbin
• twin/double needle stitching capable
• adjustable needle position
• 28 built in stitches
• Singer Stitch
• (and a bunch more stuff)

Attachments:

• 5 Bobbins
• Straight stitch foot
• throat plate
• Button foot
• Special Purpose foot
• Seam Guide
• Narrow Hemmer
• Ruffler,
• Singer stitch discs numbers 1 thru 5