Arrow 353 Norma Jean Sewing Cabinet for Sturdy Sewing, Cutting, Quilting, and Crafting with Storage and Airlift, Black Finish
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Yes. I don't recall the URL, but the insert can be ordered on demand.
That machine's size is unknown to me. This is taken directly from the Amazon description. For machines with a maximum capacity of 23. The dimensions are 375W x 12H in inches. Dimensions: 375D x 13 875H in.
To determine if your machine will fit, you must first measure it and obtain the widest points. I have a Brother Dream Creator and it fits perfectly, though the embroidery unit cannot be used for the lift.
I'm not familiar with your machine; however, I own a Janome Skyline, which fits perfectly. The machine has a 24-inch by 12-and-a-half-inch opening. I'm trying to think of a filler piece that will fit around my machine and fill in the gap. Aside from that, my cabinet is fantastic. The quilting table that connects to the back of the cabinet was not included, which was a disappointment to me. I assumed it came with it because of the price, but it's an optional extra.
Selected User Reviews For Arrow 353 Norma Jean Sewing Cabinet for Sturdy Sewing, Cutting, Quilting, and Crafting with Storage and Airlift, Black Finish
LIKES: With both sides extended, this fantastic cabinet offers a large work space. The lift is simple to use and perfectly levels the machine. There is plenty of storage space between the four drawers, four door bins, and the top tray bin. When the cabinet is completely closed, it appears to be a regular piece of furniture. DISLIKES: Oh my. With the help of the video on the TV and the manual as a guide, the assembly took slightly more than 7 hours. Except for one of the metal support wings, which did not line up with the predrilled holes, all of the pieces went together smoothly. One person had to press down hard on the wing while another screwed the two screws in place. The glued-on laminate on the top piece has a few blemishes where it does not fit perfectly. I really wish the top was made of solid wood rather than laminated MDF. Because of the material used (MDF) and the fact that it did not come fully assembled, I believe the cabinet is overpriced. FINAL VERDICT: I'm undecided about whether or not I would recommend buying this sewing cabinet. Although the functionality is excellent, the materials used are low-cost "Made in China" items. If the cabinet was made of solid wood, I would say that it is a definite YES, and that you should buy it for the price stated.
The shipping price was reasonable for shipping a product like this to Alaska, and the shipping price was reasonable for shipping a product like this to Alaska. This cabinet arrived in three boxes, none of which had been damaged during shipping, but one corner of Part O had been damaged before it was even boxed. (See image) The support for the 28" flip out table top is undersized to support the 3/4 inch particle board, which sags and deforms without proper support. The swing out door with the thread trays is supposed to support that shelf along with a small swing out brace, but when folded out like the second photo shows, the swing out brace is located under the center of the table top, leaving nothing to support the sagging and deforming particle board. The opening in the table top where the lift and machine are located is also a problem. For $99, the manufacturer will custom cut an insert to fit the opening around whatever machine you have, which is a reasonable price for custom work. Unfortunately, there is no insert included to cover the routered hole when the leaves are extended and the machine is lowered, so you won't be able to use this full table top to work with patterns or anything else with the leaves extended unless you pay an additional $99 for a solid insert to cover that hole. For the price of this table, a solid insert to cover that opening should be included, which would help to alleviate the pain of the product's price for value.
First and foremost, let me state that this cabinet is a favorite of my wife's. br>br>She had requested a sewing cabinet and had chosen a model that was less expensive. After doing some research on this $150 model, I quickly became concerned about its long-term viability. quality of the term After doing some research, I decided on the Arrow cabinet, despite reading reviews about how difficult it was to put together. br>br>The cabinet arrived quickly, but the box containing the top was damaged, and I could clearly see wood damage. Thankfully, there was writing on the box that said to call this number if it was damaged. The next day, I called and received excellent customer service; they were able to locate my order, inquire about the problem, and promptly send me a replacement top. They simply requested a follow-up. before even opening the box, I sent an email with photos that I had taken. It only took a few days for the new top to arrive. br>br>According to the reviews, assembly went much better than I had anticipated. About 2. I didn't even need to use the assembly video (which Arrow provided on their website) because it only took me 5 hours. I agree that the directions are inadequate. But I've built a lot of "things" over the years, and this wasn't the worst. br>br>Despite being made of press board, the cabinet is very solid, with all of the parts fitting together perfectly and the cabinet not wobbling or shaking. I can see how spending a little more money on better hinges and cabinet hardware would have been beneficial. However, if necessary, this can be changed out later on. br>br>The air-conditioning system is one of the most important parts of the house. It's wonderful to have an assist shelf. I didn't even have to make any adjustments for my wife's machine. br>br> All in all, a fantastic value for money product! So far, I've been very pleased!.
The assembly was simple and the instructions were adequate, and the finished product looked great. You'll need an Electric Drill/Driver to put this thing together; otherwise, you'll end up with Popeye forearms. It took me about three minutes to complete. There were only a few curse words and it took 5 hours to put together. The hardware is adequate; I've seen worse when it comes to do-it-yourself furniture. If you plan to move it around a lot, I believe the casters are a little weak for use on carpet. Some of the items I received were made of Oriented Strand Particle Board with a veneer applied to it, rather than MDF. The Air Lift Mechanism is, without a doubt, where the money is in this unit. However, if properly cared for, it can be a good and useful sewing cabinet.
It was well packaged and arrived in good condition. It was _mostly_ simple to put together, but the sewing machine platform proved to be quite difficult; assembly is definitely a two-person job. The quality was exactly what I had hoped for - better than the typical "do-it-yourself" piece of furniture - Despite the fact that it was significantly less expensive than other sewing machine cabinets of comparable quality. br>br>I chose this cabinet for its layout - When the sewing machine wasn't in use, I wanted drawers and a cabinet to hide it. The fold-out table top provides plenty of work space, and the "essentials tray" hidden beneath the top keeps my most frequently used tools within easy reach while remaining hidden. br>br>What we didn't expect was the excellent customer service, as we had issues installing the platform and needed a replacement. We also had a couple of minor hardware issues (1 mis-configuration, for example). 1 wobbly hinge, threaded bolt). I sent an email to customer service and received a response almost immediately. I also called and spoke with a real person who was extremely helpful. This company is very proud of their products and the service they provide to their customers.