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I'm late reading this - but it sure caught my eye!

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Originally Posted by Watson58 (Post 6402528)

Yes, I have 4 vintage csm's. An Auto Knitter, Legare 400, and 2 Gearharts (1908 & 19??). Yes, they have a learning curve, but once you get a heel/toe mastered they can be lots of fun. I've made lots of nice socks and fingerless mittens. There are lots of crank-in's to go to and learn/share with others who have these machines (not the ones sold at Michaels, JoAnn's, etc). Everyone who has one is very helpful. There is a Yahoo group and also Ravery groups you can join and share info.

I am so intrigued with the CSMs - hope to have one some day....as a fellow Missourian, would you know a good source 'near by'?

Sue Vunesky at cabincreekstudio.com gives lessons, located at Warrenton. Erlbacher Gearhart in Cape Girardeau, MO makes and sells new machines. they have a website and I know lots of people have bought from them since they started in 2011. they other manufacture is in New Zealand. I bought my 1st vintage restored from her, but she makes new ones, NZAK. There are 'crank-ins' at various times/places thru the year. I am going to one in Butler, MO on Jan 25, 2014. If you want more info about it or want to attend to see what we are doing, let me know & I can give you further details after the holidays. They are fun and frustrating at the same time!!! I have socks to make for Christmas so better get busy this week.