I inherited a Singer treadle. It seems to work, but it needs a belt. The cabinet is in pretty good shape, I waxed it up really good. I can't wait to play with it. I have been wanting one for years. I do need to know how to clean the machine. THe plate on the end of the machine isn't shiny but I'm not sure it is supposed to be. I need to find info on how to clean it.