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The Husqvarna/Viking I have been using is like a Tinker Toy compared to this little gem though it does do a zig-zag stitch.

Finding good machines with steel cut gears, bronze bushings and ball bearings, is tricky these days.
All my machines/sergers are used and all at least 20 years old. A friend was telling me a story about his brand new Singer that ran great for a day an then shucked the nylon drive gears. Garage door openers are built the same way these days. I've replaced my door opener gears twice now...they can't handle the load. It's also why your little machine will never need service or replacement parts unless you use it for a boat anchor in salt water.
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