SlantZone

Had this machine for a good while with little use. Centennials are from 1951, mostly. This one has SN EG043209 which = late 1950, so it looks genuine. Almost perfect cosmetically. One chip above the Singe R & another at 10 o'clock from it. Very cool else. Stitches well but the motor is a little slow. Probably the controller, but I haven't tried another yet. It's getting a service/checkover currently pre Ebay listing. All my non Slants are going soon, & this is one of them: ) Love the 99Ks & this is a good one in its original Mock Croc case.   The 99Ks are never rare in UK, but in fine condition they are uncommon: ) This one is uncommon; )

Recent find at Wooton-under-Edge Car Boot Sale. No fancy Lotus or Sphinx decals, just Plain Jane black handwheel, nose & back plate, with the simpler decals as found on the 99Ks of the period. The head is in good mechanical & cosmetic order & it stitches very well. Now!  Was solid on arrival but just needed a good clean, WD40 & oil to free it. Clearly not been used for a good while, but was well maintained in use. I put a new needle in it, checked the timing, threaded it up & it did a perfect stitch without even adjusting the upper tension: ) Two layers of thin clothing leather here. It impressed me anyway. Not a single loose/missed stitch, even on the corners. No show-through with yellow or blue either side. That impressed me & I thought it would therefore be good to spend a little more time on the casing. This type of handcrank was never stressed much in use, & is therefore an excellent prospect for adding a motor now: ) Knowing light leather crafters ...