It is definitely the original Singer foot, I haven't tried any other feet with this machine. The needles I have used are Schmetz Universal 130/705 H-70/10. Here are a couple more pictures, don't think I have a future as a sewing machine photographer. [ATTACH=CONFIG]541991[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]541992[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]541993[/ATTACH]In the middle photo the needles doesn't look too bad in the hole, guess it is the foot that is off?