Hi Tessagin, I looked at those, but I don't think 4 AA batteries would hold up very long, I'm gone 2 or 3 days sometimes. Not that I couldn't carry batteries, but it doesn't seem 'green' in my mind. I was particularly taken with the one that looks like my 404, but it is all plastic, not going there.
thanks Rodney, about the featherweight transition not working. I think I knew that but my brain doesn't run on all cylinders. I'm running through shopgoodwill right now, just seeing if I can spot a bantam. Gotta train up my eyes.
If you guys spot a good 'un please PM me.
Steve, I saw that thread, what a great save for a vintage machine. It has probably since been passed on to a village granny who is making clothes for everyone.