Our machine is in excellent condition as can be seen by the hand wheel's condition. A nice feature is spool pins made of springs that can withstand bending. It is very heavy whch reduces vibration to a minumum. In fact, we reallly appreciate the quietness.
Jim plans to make a case for this machine after completion of a dovetail class at the John C. Cammpbell Folk School later this year. We have a stack of cherry wood and believe it would make a perfect container.