SteveB wrote:
> "Kate XXXXXX" <kate@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> SteveB wrote:
>>> I dug my Singer 111W155 out yesterday, and am pressing it into
service.
>>> When reading the manual, it has several lubricants listed, most of
which
>>> would probably be hard to find. I haven't looked yet at the sewing
>>> machine or fabric stores.
>>>
>>> Is there a big difference between oils, say like Singer, 3 in 1, Lucas
>>> gun oil, etc? I know there's a big difference in oil and grease.
>>>
>>> Steve
>> Yes, HUGE! Never use 3 in 1 on a sewing machine: it gums it up! I
>> occasionally use 3 in 1 Professional High Performance lubricant with
PTFE
>> for freeing up stuck bits on rescued machines, but you then have to
clean
>> it all off and lubricate with sewing machine oil once you have it
moving.
>> The only other lubricant to use is sewing machine motor
lubricant/grease,
>> which you use in Fetherweight motors and for lubricating gears in some
>> machines.
>>
>> Only use oils and grease designed for sewing machines to lubricate
them,
>> and clean out any hardened wax-like fossilized gunk FIRST! :)
Lubricate
>> the points mentioned in the owner's manual, or in the service manual
for
>> that particular machine.
>> --
>> Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
>> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
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>
> OOPS. I went through it today, and there was a remarkably small amount
of
> "stuff" in there. It must have seen light use, or had been cleaned just
> before retiring. There was very very little fluff, thread, dust
bunnies, or
> gook anywhere. I took my dental picks and gave it a good going over.
But I
> did add some 3 in 1 oil here and there. I will go back and use good oil
> once I have some.
Sooner rather than later, or you will have that work and more to do all
over again.
>
> Is that something that a sewing machine shop would have? I know in
Vegas
> there's a GOOOD sewing machine shop where you can take just about
anything
> and the guy will go on and on about what needs to be done, how it works,
and
> what he's going to do. All I'm usually interested in is when I can get
it
> back. We've had sergers and several old good machines tuned up there.
I'm
> sure they'd have the oil. Now, we're in St. George, Utah, and I'm not
so
> sure there's an old time shop here.
Anywhere you can buy haberdashery/notions/sewing machines should have
it. Otherwise there are lots of internet places. Look for an oiler
like this: > http://www.craftmagazines.co.uk/acatalog/9038.jpg
It'll give you much more accurate single drop oiling than the more usual
plastic nozzle versions.
>
> Any suggestions about an Internet site where I can get needles, good
stout
> thread for outdoor awning use that has UV protection, and some oil and
> lubricants?
Not a store, but lots of good advice about outdoors sewing stuff,
including where to buy some of it: >
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/default.asp
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Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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