Joe, I forgot I did start to clean and oil the 128 at one time. The first thing I did was drop the back access cover down inside the machine, and, of course, the top doesn't come off these. That was an 'Oh, Sh!!' moment. There was nothing I could do except wait until D rotated home so he could turn it over and shake it out while he was making smart remarks. I will have my sewing GS bring it down the next time he is here and we will do a sample stitch. I know it sews - I tried at the seller's house, but I haven't really given it a workout - uh, I don't even know how to operate the shuttle bobbin, but I have a copy of the manual so I'm golden. The blackside presser foot and other parts are interesting.