Originally Posted by
jlm5419
Are you really sure you want a hand-crank machine? I found a beautiful one in a thrift shop and it came home with me. Winding the bobbin was an ordeal; but maybe it will be better with some oil and use. Still, it's quite a workout for your cranking arm!
Winding the bobbin is a real hassle. I have an electric powered 128 and my HC is a 128, hence, the electric one winds the bobbins for me. But, you are correct, winding the bobbin will try an old man's shoulders, but, I love the control a HC gives.