I think for now I am just going to focus on getting the needles to fit this machine, even if that means filing them down. I really like the tractor knob being on it, the sound it makes when it sews is actually really relaxing. And I figure if I wanted an electric machine I already have two modern new machines. But I know this machine at one point was electric but people change machines all the time, right? And at least the tractor knob won't damage the machine in any way. Sorry for going on and on about this, 6 pages worth! People reading all of this must think I am a windbag or typebag haha