I learned to sew on a Singer Treadle 48 yrs. ago, my mom's. I bought one from a neighbor 25 yrs ago. It is a Singer Red Oak with 6 drawers and I love it. It sews better than any of my other three newer machines. I have several antiques but his is by far my most prized. It sews beautifully and straight and probably never wear out, it is so well made, all metal parts. I am able to get parts from ebay and other websites.