Noel

Thanks Miriam --

Both the reverse button and the stitch length knob were frozen solid when I got this machine. Penetrating oil, lube, elbow grease and heat got them functioning well and smoothly. I suspect that in trying to get the knob to turn, a previous user broke off a "thingy" inside. I can turn the knob both directions and feel the thingies making contact and then turning the mechanism. It's the slop and the fact that the numbers don't correspond to the actual position that's the irritating me. You can see it in the picture -- the "4" should be in the straight up position, not cocked over to 2:00. I guess I could leave well enough alone, since it all works, but it bugs me to have it not be right after all this effort. My wife has learned to deal with it and says it's fine. But, it cuts against my grain to not do this last thing. So close...

(Sorry about the multiple posting on the pics. I'm still trying to figure that out too.)

Noel