Mine was my mil's that I inherited when she passed. I wasn't very interested in it because I thought it would cost more than it's was worth to repair. After joining QB and reading the Vintage & Antique Machine section, I read the instruction manual. Once I had it threaded properly and understood it only needed a bit of basic rewiring I decided to keep it. I've done lots of repair work on clothing ( denim and duck pants) quilts, curtains and anything else that I don't need a zig zag stitch. It also let me into an interest in older machines and finally buying a treadle which is my "toy".