Originally Posted by
Candace
The camstack "likely" is metal, however I've had a few around this age that do have the nylon camstacks:< I've got a Morse and a Brother near that age that have cracked camstacks, so it's good you're asking. I would ask the seller to open it up and take a few photos so you can see the inside of the machine.
Camstack! That is the word I wanted. I love, love, love the Necchi Lydia; both looks and feel and sound and my, oh, my, the stitch! But two with cracked camstacks has cautious.