I have a 99 that was electric when I got it, and my DH took the motor off and we put a spoke wheel and handcrank on it. I love it!! Then I got a 128 electric for my grandaughter, but I haven't done anything with it yet, as I've been on a couple of deadlines for projects. I wouldn't want to handcrank the 128 for her, and I'm going to have to teach her how to wind the shuttle bobbin, but I think she'll be OK with it since it's a 3/4 size machine. Look on shopgoodwill.com for 99's....they are on there by the dozens at less than $50 plus shipping. Also 15 clones are on there same price range. 99's are fun to put handcranks on, and the 66 bobbin is a plus!!