Originally Posted by hobo2000
That chip will not affect the belt as long as it is tight. It won't affect the running in any other way. I am really interested to see this machine. I have never seen one like it and I love the old machines. I am looking for a hand crank at present to take camping with us.
Thanks, I was hoping that is what someone would say! I will post a better pic when Dh gets home so he can unload it for me :). Hope you have success in finding a hand crank. Can't you turn an older motorized one into a teadle or hand crank? Though I read that somewhere...oh yeah, here is a link
http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachi...handwheel.html
Hope this helps!!