Originally Posted by
Mizkaki
I am not in love with the T&S series "as found". However, I have had to change out the gears on several of them, then timed and tweaked them (especially the clearances of the "wind in place" bobbin winding system. After tweaking they run very well, and are very reliable.
I've had some I've worked on too - I just can't stand the bobbins. I think a chain stitch would be a good use of them though.