OMGosh!!! I am SO lucky! I have only taken mine for servicing one time,and the guy charged me $20. Cleaned and oiled,took it al apart and cleaned it well while I watched! Hes a retired farmer and just does this for a hobby. He had all kinds of machines lined up for fixing. Lots of old featherweights etc,and treadles.(Amish area near here) Ohh the perks of small town living!!!!