Thanks Cari for your quick reply. I really like this machine after I learned how to thread it right and got rid of the tension problems. It’s nice and heavy. I’ll try the walking foot again - the prong on the right side of the foot hit the knob that holds the needle in and knocked the needle out. My fault I think.
Ill take your advice about the oil. I live in Lake Tahoe CA in the High Sierra mountains and even Walmart is a long drive over the mountain. However, I order many things on line.
I just finished a quilt with about 500 small pieces on this machine. It was tough but if I can use other feet, that may help. My other machines need work and I have to use this. It would be nice to have a new machine that threads, cuts needle down, speed, etc. but not in the budget right now!
I see cams on eBay for this machine cheap. There is a hinged opening on top. Might be fun to try them.
Thanks again for all your help. Phyllis