Thanks for the heads up on looking for the bobbin slide plate. I'll check it out real good before I order one. She's not fancy but the price was right. I purchased it on a whim with the thought that it would be part of my learning experience on what the vintage machines are about - how to clean, maintain and use them. Now that I have it home, and walk past it several times a day, I'm warming up to it. Right now I'm trying to get up the nerve to start opening it up and cleaning it. I think the only thing keeping it from sewing is the Under Cabinet Spring Assist Lift Hinge. I can't seem to get in there and adjust it to keep it from rubbing on the belt.