Originally Posted by
Onebyone
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.
I use Schmetz needles on all my vintage machines. They work great.
I love my FW, but then I love vintage machines and I'm not that worried about having all the little features. I can still cut thread and move the hand wheel for needle up or down so I'm good. I'm always impressed with the power in these little machines. They can stitch thru more than I would have thought!