Lorina Kokoszka

I bought one anyway... Might as well. If I don't use it someone in my family will

No it's not lol I never use an umbrella although it's cold and rainy here.

Thank you both... There's definitely something wrong with the timing belt. I cleaned and re-oiled it before I tried using it. I doubt I'll find the technical manual.  I think that's probably still in Rotherham (I'm in London, England). I'll and find someone in my area to get it fixed. I think there may be one person but I'll have to call and ask if they do repairs. Thanks for the advice.

That's pretty cool. I live in the UK but if I didn't I'd be all over that.

Hello. I'm new here, but I was thinking of getting a new sewing machine to mend clothes, make adjustments in sizes and make new things from scraps of fabrics, when I remembered my dad has a sewing machine which he has had since the 70s. The only problem is that when I tried to use it I realised there was an issue with the timing belt. I'm wondering how to repair it, or whether it's worth finding somewhere that would repair it for me. The instructions I've read seem very complicated. Does anyone know if it is a big job or if I can do it myself?