I think, after a long time, I can join the FW club. I inherited my mother's FW 12 years ago. I finally found the bobbin case after I thought it was lost of all eternity. She needs a new spindle plate and a good cleaning, but otherwise, she is fine. She's a black 221 and I think she's from 1949. Once I get her up and running, I'll use her probably as my primary piecing machine. I will post pictures when I get home. All my machines are named after her sisters. If I can finish my collection of vintage machines, mom and all her sisters will be represented.