Wow, lots to absorb. Well, I'd rather buy a few parts than trek to New Orleans which is a "trip" from here and I never enjoy going there unless I have to. Count in gas both ways, a meal, etc. and I'd just as soon order. I still think I need a new hand wheel if the potted motor from the donor machine could work. Then I would need the wiring (have some good foot pedals) - I have all the screws, bobbin winder, belt guard, etc. from the donor machine. I don't think the donor machine will ever work because of the broken end. Plus there is that stuff on the functional one with the spoked hand wheel if I decide to go with a belted motor. How am I doing so far?