I have the same machine with the cabinet (now), and I prefer to use the knee lever for sewing (it has the foot pedal too)..... This machine is beyond awesome. Last week I made 4 vinyl mini skirts with fur trim on the hems and it sewed beautifully through the vinyl. The beginning of the week, I had to design a Barbie Fashion Fairytale dress for a little girl (it was mainly organza and jersey fabric) and the machine did beautiful work. The moms and the girls (clients) loved their costumes (vinyl skirts & Barbie dress). Last night I finished up a crumb quilt top, and the work is unbelievable .....(everyday/night I do some type of sewing with my machine)...
Congratulations on your great find, I would definitely get the machine cleaned and oiled. (You don't have to worry on belt replacements and computer chips freezing up on you), IMHO, these machines are easier to maintain and use than whats current today.
vinyl skirt bottom with fur trim
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