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Oiling a Vintage Mechanical SM How Frequently Should You Apply Oil?
Kippysan Intermediate CT Member since 4/19/11 Posts: 195	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/19/13 7:43 PM Can someone give me some guidance on how frequently I should oil a mechanical vintage machine? I don't use the machine frequently - so if I fire it up just once or twice a year, should I oil it before I start sewing?
Al Johnson Beginner MN USA Member since 2/17/07 Posts: 1179	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 1/19/13 9:12 PM Yes. Even the best oil will gum up as it dries from sitting. You should oil everything that has moving metal to metal contact before using the machine if it is used that seldom. I always oil up when the machine has sat a while, and I can tell the difference if I don't. It's not possible to over-oil the machine, any excess will just drip out. Or go all over your fabric, which is not good, but it can't harm the machine. Clean everything while you're in there oiling. And have fun! ------ A sewing machine is just a welder for textiles.
Kippysan Intermediate CT Member since 4/19/11 Posts: 195	Login to reply to this post In reply to Al Johnson << Like this post Date: 1/21/13 7:10 PM This is very helpful informationj, I will follow these instructions. Thanks a lot! K
zanylady   Advanced MD USA Member since 5/6/09 Posts: 170	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 1/21/13 7:24 PM Please, use only sewing machine oil. never, never use WD40
Jennifer Hill Advanced AB CANADA Member since 4/11/02 Posts: 1480	Login to reply to this post In reply to zanylady << 1 member likes this. Date: 1/21/13 7:43 PM Quote: zanylady Please, use only sewing machine oil. never, never use WD40 I'll expand this to say SM oil OR Tri-Flow. Never WD40, 3-in-1, olive oil, etc. (There was a thread on some SM forum a week or so back where a guy was about to use olive oil because that's what he had handy...) Jennifer in Calgary
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8925	Login to reply to this post In reply to Kippysan << Like this post Date: 1/21/13 7:59 PM What kind of machine? There are many vintage machines that have plastic parts. These you do not want to oil, so let us know what machine you are talking about. :) ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
Kippysan Intermediate CT Member since 4/19/11 Posts: 195	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << Like this post Date: 1/22/13 9:22 PM I'm talking about a Singer 15-91 in this instance, but, I also have a Singer 66. Neither machine gets used more than about 2 times a year. K
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8925	Login to reply to this post In reply to Kippysan << 1 member likes this. Date: 1/23/13 0:36 AM Oh yes, that is old enough for the sewing machine oil or whatever lubricant they use as well.I have a friend who wants me to buy her 66-16 but I am not interested because I can't lift it. But it makes a terrific stitch! :) ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
Kippysan Intermediate CT Member since 4/19/11 Posts: 195	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << Like this post Date: 1/23/13 9:52 PM Both the 15-91 and the 66 make the most awesome straight stitch I've ever seen. And, they can both plow through multiple layers of cloth. I plan to attempt FMQ with the 15-91 so wish me luck. Should be quite an adventure. I know you've been trying your hand at FMQ lately. Hopefully the stars will all be in alignment when I give it a try.

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