Thanks to everyone who responded and helped. Miriam, what a clever idea with the spinner rather than a hand crank. I like that you let the kids sew. I have 6 sons who were all taught to sew. I did have an electric machine and no one ever sewed their finger like I did more than once on an old treadle when learning. It is fun to polish up the old machines and to have them respond with a nice stitch is even better. Thanks again, Ethel