Well, I'll be darned. I had no idea people still use these machines. When my grandmother died, my mother gave me her vintage Singer machine. Until today, I had never even looked at it. I just used the cabinet to hold a lamp.

Tonight I opened the cabinet and beneath about an inch of dust, I found what appears to be a machine in fairly good condition. I didn't see any rust, but I didn't look "inside" anything, so who knows. The rope thingy is there, but there is only one foot which is on it.

It would be fun to get this going, though I am curious why people would prefer to use a vintage machine over a newer machine.

Anyhow, the serial number is AA576634. I think that makes it a 1925 according to some website. If I should get this working, is it possible to use current feet and needles? (It uses a round bobbin and it appears that there is one in it b/c there is thread coming up out of the bottom.)

Do I take this machine in to get cleaned and oiled? Or is that something I should do myself?