My 1941 Singer is the most reliable machine ever. I own several much newer ones but find them annoying in their quirks; my Singer has no quirks except that she will no longer make bobbins. Bought a SideWinder (I think that's what it's called) and make many at a time on it. No problems. I am starting to learn about FeatherWeights since I hate taking my machine to classes, and hate borrowing a machine. I'll get my Featherweight soon!