Originally Posted by
mmac71
The Walmart Brother that was mentioned with a link is super for the $150. price. I bought it online, delivered to Alaska, back to Okla. and I use it all the time. Has needle down, dogs down and mine came with the extended table and feet and about 60 stitches. Meanwhile my $600. fairly new Singer sits in the corner waiting to go for repair again!
This is the one I have, and I love it. It may not be metal, but I have a metal one my mother gave me and it's sitting needing something done. It's my back up though. It is a good idea though with the light ones using also to carry around with you.