In my (N)ot (S)o (H)umble (O)pinion, the Singer 66 is the best machine for general all purpose use ever made. Singer got the design down pat on this one.
From the 66 through 66-18s and up they are simple, sturdy, and not at all finicky.

I have a bunch of them and they are my favorite straight stitchers bar none.

Joe

I have to agree with Joe the Singer 66 is the best machine for general sewing. I use it for everything. I use my Grandma's 1916 66-1 and love it. easy to maintain and repair but it has never given me any problems. It is easy to learn to treadle also so smooth running.
Skip

If they are still available, I would buy both of them!

AAaaarrrgggghhhh. I contacted the lister for the $30 Singer 66 twice and never heard back from them. No phone number listed just a reply on CL. Talk about frustrating. Every time I look at Craigslist, the listing is still there. I think I have 3 hairs left on my head.

Gail

Gail,

Forget them. If they really had any couth they'd have pulled the add if they sold it. At that price I doubt it lasted very long.

There are other treadles out there. Just keep your eyes open and you'll find one.

Joe