SlantZone

New arrival from Ebay today. 5th April 2024. Listed as for Parts because it isn't working: ) I suspect it is the plastic Hook Gear Drive that needs replacing & I need access to it to replace it. Looks in fine order generally & will first get a checkover to see what the problems actually are. I open it up & the top end looks OK. The swing needle is stiff but moving. Needle position knob is not doing anything. The Buttonhole function is stiff also & not been used for a good while. Definitely needs a good service: ) Checking the bobbin/hook area I notice a screw missing on the feed dogs. Not aligned correctly with just one screw of two present. Not a good sign perhaps? Feed dogs are moving correctly though, so the feed dog drive is working. Looking closer I notice another screw missing...On the cover plate over the hook drive gears. The cover plate needs to be removed to get at the gears underneath... Two screws missing up to now. Looks like somebody has been in here w