Thank you so much for your reply. I have another vintage one that was my aunts in a bent wood case but never use it. These machines are the ones i learned on. since you are such a collector, have you ever come to charlotte north carolina and seen the vintage sewing machine collection that John Fox Company has. It is amazing. If you order parts, then I am sure you have heard of it. Thanks so much for the information and link. happy sewing, jo