I use my 99K some times, I used it quite a lot up until a year ago when I got my 201 and most of my effort has since been on it. I also bought an Elna Supermatic not too longer ago too, and it has taken a bit of my time on the sewing front.
The 99K I have is the old version with the stitch length adjuster knob and no backtack lever. It's a nice machine, contrary to a lot of people I find it quiet and smooth, except for when it's working hard. It was my first vintage machine handed down to me from a great aunt and I had it rewired. It makes perfect stitches, there's no reason not to use it :- )
I like those blond wood cabinets too, they seem to be a few of them made in the 40s and 50s. The finish on old cabinets in general is often very worn, but with a coat of new lacquer they look like new. When sanded down you get that yellow tone off and I think there are something you can treat the wood with to prevent it from yellowing before lacquering.
Last edited by Mickey2; 11-21-2015 at 02:40 PM.