Hmmm, put a needle in the machine and have done the chrome polish bit on much of the brightwork. it is shaping up ok. the trouble I have now is the "Captive" thread spool, my heavy thread is in one pound spools and wont fit that, so I have yet to form a stitch with it. Still looking for a machine to wind my bobbin with as well, Sometime this weekend should have me testing her out though.