Originally Posted by
audsgirl
...I'm only using my Bernina...We'll see if I can get up the nerve. I'm not mechanically inclined. I don't think I could take any of them apart or fix anything that needed it...
I'm sure you are more than capable enough, basic maintanance is made to be easy on these machines. Open lids, put them back in place, and there's usualy only one or two screws involved. Once you know the oil points you don't have to check the manual, you know where they are by turning the hand wheel. When you get to sew on machines like the Featherweigh or model 15-91 you will notice they have a very nice feel. Modern Berninas are very nice and compares well to anything available, but I was surpised at how smooth and nice model 201 is compared to modern machines too. It's a joy to work on it, and I have worked on very nice computerized models too.