Just picked up from local ShopGW, this 223. Swung by MOSMG who when asked an opinion said, "I'd throw it away!". When asked why he said, "cause they're too dang HEAVY!" And he's right, but i wasn't concerned about that. Anyway, took her home, cleaned and started oiling when I noticed something seriously WRONG! No slack thread TAKE UP LEVER! Ughhh
The listing pic, (why didn't I see it)
Overall, I like the machine, and will search for the #547662 take up lever, even if she's heavy, cause she's treadle-able, and won't need to be picked up often.
Pics later of her cleaned up face.