Husqvarna/Viking 630
When I was little I learned to sew, and used until I was an older teen, my Mom's Singer, from probably the 1960 or so. It was a work horse, i just figured that's how they were made. Then I got a Singer, used it a lot. About 1990 or so I was having problems with it and the guy told me I just wore it out, there were a lot of plastic parts that showed too much wear. So I asked around, looking for something that didn't have plastic in it and got, and still use, the Husvarna/Viking 630. It's funny, my husband uses a Husvarna chain saw! I've bought various feet for it over the years and take it in for cleaning every year or so. So far, it's working. My Mom's still using her Singer