Originally Posted by
Kelsie
I hope some of you that have responded are still looking or listening. I have been doing some research as I knew nothing about them before. What about this business that they get a flat spot on an internal friction wheel if not used for any length of time. And apparently it is expensive to replace. I would not want it if it does not work.
Mine had that when I bought it. It sewed but made an awful racket. DH was able to find a replacement and change it. We were told to loosen the tension on the wheel (like you do when winding a bobbin) when not in use.