I have a 1926 Singer model 128 hand crank sewing machine that sews like butter. The crank is super easy to turn. All it needs is to keep it lubricated. You can put a hand crank on any old singer (crank can be purchased separately.) My sister and I just made a pillow on a 1800's german made Corona sewing machine which was all gears and it was really a lot of work to crank and it was a lot of work to turn the fabric under the foot......they sure made them industrial in those days! I was the cranker and she was the sewer. Ha Ha We sure have fun but my arm was tired. Happy shopping!