Originally Posted by
irishrose
Joe, tracking the 15 clones, the HA machines, seems to be a puzzle. Here's the one I'm thinking of buying. It's sewing well but the motor is noisy at lower speeds. I have no idea if that's normal. Mine is a Montgomery Wards, but there are all external labels. [ATTACH=CONFIG]310450[/ATTACH]
irishrose,
That is a nice machine. I'm kinda fond of the Japanese clones. If the machine sews good I'd buy it. The motor is a minor detail and they can be had for relatively cheap prices. The Alphasew motor in my machine would have cost $35.00 new, but the sewing machine guy had a virtually new used one for $20.00. It runs beautifully.
I'd check the belt for wear, they make noise. Check to see if the motor has oil or grease ports, they can get noisy when dry. And check all the mounting bolts and screws. It loose they'll make noise too.
Joe