O.K. Billy--you are right--I got the bug!!I bought a Singer at a garage sale in Illinois for 20 dollars. Its from 1940-1950 (thats what the guy at the sewing shop told me)Its black--very nice condition and works.The tag has aj691218 on it.It has a wood bentwood top.Today i even bid on another vintage one on e-bay!!Can i blame this bug on you???