Good for you, but I would recommend that you take it in for a service as there is a heavier lubricant they use on the gears inside to keep them running smooth. I have had mine for almost 45 years and would give up my embroidery machine before it. I would recommend that you go on ebay and buy one for repair as parts are getting harder to find, I was just talking to a machine repair guy and he said it was a shame and he was really having trouble getting them.