Ok, so my sweet little Fleetwood developed a clatter, and I took her into the shop. Frank took one look at her and declared she was a 'real beauty'! Of course she is! Not only that, he was familiar with the machine. Made by a company in Connecticut which was eventually bought by Janome. She is a commercial machine, hence the fab reverse. Frank gave me a lecture about using cheap thread (DON'T) and said all she needed was a little grease and oil. The clatter was from an under-lubricated shaft. He also carries accessories that fit! I am in sewing machine heaven....