They are good machines. The only problem I have had, is a belt problem. I couldn't get the belt on so I took it to OSMG and he put on a new one. Still had a problem. Way too tight in belt area. Won't turn like it used to. Gave up on OSMG and bought a cheap Singer to finish a project. I finally said to myself, you can fix other machines tackle Old Kenny again. The pulley was not in alignment and the belt is too wide, doesn't sit down in the pulley like it should. I got a new belt from Sears, same belt still too wide. Did get the pulley aligned, a washer was in the wrong place. Still turns hard but does sew well. It is a great machine and with a bobbin adapter that come with it, it will do a chain stitch!!!