Originally Posted by dunster
That is interesting. Still don't get what "blackside" is. Taken from poster:"'blackside' parts. Basically, blackened steel rather than chrome."
I have a plate on the back of one of my machines that is blacken steel, a piece of steel cover with black japan. I would consider that as being a "blackside" part.
Plus, numerous of my machines have the "blackside" needle holder and foot, like shown in the CL post.