Yeah, still smarting over the whitewash cabinet...that's going to make my eyes water for a while longer!!! Yes, I found a really great fellow who does work on all sewing machines including vintage and whilst I've just had the one experience with him...I reckon he's fabulous! I had a lot of trouble getting the tension right on my 127K after I cleaned her...turned out she had a few problems causing it and once he sorted them out, all in the space of an hour while I was allowed to watch and marvel(!) old Gerties' stitches were a glory to behold! I never would've picked the problems myself but now that i've been shown.....I'm that bit wiser. Hmmmmm not wise enough though if you were to ask my poor little 99K! Am not expecting it repaired till after Easter so am waiting with baited breath and open purse! Thanks again for the directions, will definately be making another trip down there...so much to poke around at!