Help with part identification/function

[SingerDad]

Can someone tell me the function of the part I circled in the photo? I would have used the search function however I do not know what it is called.  Some machines have it, while others have it removed.  Thank you

[kgg]

1 hour ago, SingerDad said:

Can someone tell me the function of the part I circled in the photo?

Appears you have a 441 class clone and what you have circled is an accessory plate and their are various versions available with some having a lot more tapped holes. Their function is to allow for the mounting of accessories like edge guides, binding attachments etc.

kgg

 

[Handstitched]

 Its also good for resting certain items on .  I also remove it when  I'm cleaning/ servicing the machine. I can get a bit dirty underneath.

HS

[SingerDad]

7 hours ago, kgg said:

Appears you have a 441 class clone and what you have circled is an accessory plate and their are various versions available with some having a lot more tapped holes. Their function is to allow for the mounting of accessories like edge guides, binding attachments etc.

kgg

 

Thank you!  I assumed so, however it just seems like.a poor design (with half the plate just hanging over the bolt points).