I realize this is n old post, but just in case -
I LOVE my Viking (Husqvarna) 630. The 610 is a little older model with not quite as many features, but still a good solid machine. There's a model number between those 2 numbers that is good too.
When the repairman said my old Singer was plastic and I wore it out, in about 1989, he said this was a workhorse with the all metal feature you described. It was sold to schools, back when schools taught sewing, so it had to hold up.
I've been able to get them off ebay for about $80.
I've been using it since, and the last 5 years used it for FMQ. I have NEVER had a tension problem with it. Of course, it knows it's my baby so that might be why!
It has a vertical bobbin and a needle up/down button. And a speed button. It seems to like all thread, including the cheap stuff. Never needs oiling, though I do clean it religiously
I have 5 630's I've gotten off ebay because I suspect there are many parts in its inerds that are no longer available. That way, I have the parts. However, they all work so well, and my original never seems to break my daughter has been instructed that is she ever needs another machine, I've got one for her
Last edited by RugosaB; 02-23-2014 at 06:06 AM.
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