Originally Posted by
MFord
James -so weird - mine is in a Queen Anne mahogany cabinet as well!
Mine doesn't fit properly in the cabinet if you want to drop it down to put it away. I took it out and used it as a portable. (The cabinet and bench are on the back seat of my car until I can figure out what to do with them.) I like how quiet this machine is (when properly oiled) even out of the case; when going slowly, you don't hear it at all. I can't decide if I like this model or the 206 better. I like the design of the 306 and the light weight (it's aluminum) but other than the zigzag haven't had much use for the decorative stitches. As I recall, a few of the 206es were made of aluminum but most are iron.
Take care of those tendons!
Mike, I did look at the link you provided above. It all makes sense now. Thanks for clearing this up after all these years. I've been involved in some pretty heated "yes, you can - no, you can't" discussions, demonstrating my ignorance with great flair.