mermaid

That's a real beauty! I don't have this model(yet!) but I do have a similar Brother straight stitch machine. An HA1 manual might work, I'm not sure if this one has the same type of upper tension assembly or the one that's just a hair different in the threading of the upper tension. But it looks like you got that covered. Mickey pretty much nailed it on the oiling. I don't think I can add anything useful.


Thank you, Cari--I've cleaned and oiled and putting a crane on retainer for lifting-LOL. It is such a heavy machine, but that's what "solid" is all about. I had tho't perhaps to steal the motor & pedal to put on my treadle machine, but the stitches are so pretty and perfect that I think I will keep this one for piecing. The only dislike I have is the light. It gets hot and wants to burn my hand when I reach under to raise or drop the presser foot. I wonder if there was some kind of plastic or glass cover over the bulb at one time? Or maybe hands were smaller and daintier than mine when this machine was made. BTW, would you happen to know approx when the machine was made? The plate on the end states it is Model 1351-A and I've been unable to find info. I'm sure I have not looked in the right place yet, but am curious since it is in such pristine condition.