Lisa,
I'm a nubie when it comes to sewing machine repair and just thinking about getting into restoration of a sewing machine or two. For my work machine I just want it to run well and we have materials today that singer didn't have when my machine was made. Anyone that really does machine restoration might just give me a cold shoulder for some of the mods I make. I do like to make the machine look nice, but working good is the main thing I'm after right now.
David