started this thread already, but I guess this New Ideal "D" is actually a New Home "D" in disguise....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...d-t213087.html
The Decals are amazing, but the construction of this unit does not seem to be altogether "Ideal" it is a very basic mechanism and the tolerances seem a bit casual. The W&W's from the 1880's I have are way better made.
I am really looking forward to seeing how this sews once I get all of the joints freed up!
I was posing this here because I was wondering if there is a reference database for serial numbers and such for these? (3709720)