It is the nature of the beast. I have 2 of them. One is from the early 30's and makes a "shick, shick, shick" sound as I sew. I find listening to it relaxing. My other is from the late 40's. It makes a "chucka, chucka, chucka" sound with each pull of the take up lever. I'm used to them talking to me while we sew.