That is a cool-looking machine, really old. Does this type of machine sew well? $200 is a lot of money for a vintage machine for my budget but if it's something you want, go for it!! I would imagine these aren't often available (though I've seen a few on CL over the past year or so). Re. hand crank machines, does the old rule that the hand wheel's direction should always go toward the user (or away if rotary) apply? I thought that was primarily out of consideration for the motor. Is this machine a direct drive? The two machines in Steve's picture: in some ways I like the looks of the newer version, in other ways I prefer the older one. Both are really interesting -- a very graceful design.
Now I want one.
