u/FerdinandTheBullitt

Spotted in Aldi's

Recently Picked this up for $15 at an estate sale. Bobbin winder runs and the needle will move via the hand wheel but it's very stiff. I'm thinking it needs a thorough cleaning & fresh oil. I'm pretty handy but a relatively novice sewist. I learned on a basic Brother machine a few years ago.

Can anyone link me to a PDF of the manual?

Is it worth servicing or did I buy a dud? The all metal body made me hopeful it was a more heavy duty machine than my plastic body brother. Will this be better at bags and things than my modern machine?

Is cleaning/servicing this machine something I can do at home or is it better to just take it somewhere?

Any advice on servicing it myself?

UPDATE: This is likely a bad fit for my intended usage and my current skillset. I appreciate the feedback everyone, I'll pass on this one.

Recently acquired ~20 acres including a steep overgrown hill that I'd like to clear and plant with fruit trees. Found what appears to be a Ford 2000/3000 on marketplace with brush hog & front loader for $2,500. Has sat a few years per owner. If it starts with fresh gas should I snap it up? Am I buying a headache and don't bother even going to look? It's an hour away so I'd have to trailer it no matter what. Seems like a good machine for a small plot & small budget but would love to learn from you guys.

Decrepit ceiling fan came out and replacing it was one of many things my contractor has left for me to clean up. I have this 2 wire lamp/chandelier that I think could work well in this room. All of the existing wires appear to be cloth wrapped with no distinguishing colors as far as I can tell. Can I figure out what's what with an electrical tester? Is it ok to cap off the extra wires with wire nuts or what's the move? I've replaced light fixtures before but the wiring was more straightforward. All advice appreciated.

What set up could use this? Offline so I'm not using a Zod on it anytime soon.

So excited about the ED roll I forgot about the repair mod.

Includes the headwind fan, the flywheel, and the fork stand. I bought these on eBay a few years ago and don't get enough use out of them to justify the storage space. I'm asking $1,000 $750 and I will deliver in Jersey City or NYC. Willing to hear reasonable offers, but I think this retails new for $1,200 from what I can tell. Feel free to DM me if interested.

Edited to lower my initial asking price.

Nearly stepped on this fella while doing some yardwork. Mostly hoping to hear it's harmless and it can continue living in the hedge.

Edit: No, needs both Eth & high ED. Fun, but trash

I know it has several good mods, but I also know the bar for rares is extremely high. Before I spend resources upping & hole punching, is this worth it? Offline

I have grief & headstriker on my trav barb right now for comparison.