I have one and I don't sew on it much. I'm too use to the features on my newer machine. Thread cutter, speed control needle up/down. I always take the FW as backup machine to classes or retreats. I took a FW maint class from Nova Montgomery. One thing to know is Singer brand needles are not like they use to be at all. Schmetz universal needles are the exact length size needed for a FW and probably most other vintage Singers.