Originally Posted by
LadyElisabeth
Most of the "old" machines are real workhorses and handle heavy duty projects. Just keep smiling, you know you have a good one.
I have to agree with this, esp. when I hear about how much people pay for maintenance on their new, computerized machines. All I do is clean out the dust and oil, and keep sewing. I have the 185J, DH has a SInger treadle, and I have a 1960's era Kenmore in a cabinet. Low maintenance, like me ;-)