My sewing room changing over to an ER this afternoon.

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12-05-2012, 12:13 PM

#31

Skyangel

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Originally Posted by Dogwood Quilter

Please don't use WD40. Mom and I bought Pfaffs in the 70's and it was the thing to use WD40 on them. Needless to say they became sticky and gunky and was a real mess. The dealers soon learned it was not the thing to do. I know this from experience.

In the 60s and 70, my folks thought it was great to use 3-in-1 oil on everything. Guess what happened to the Singer 401? Again, WD40 is not for lubrication of sewing machines. Sewing machine oil or Tri-Flow (I prefer the Tri-Flow) ...

12-05-2012, 02:22 PM

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JJean

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How wonderful is that! I hope your machines are feeling better soon!

12-05-2012, 02:45 PM

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Mitch's mom

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The WD in WD40 stands for Water Displacement. The residue left behind is a rust inhibitor to keep the previously wet metal from rusting it is in no way, shape, or form a lubricant. Was your machine wet?

12-05-2012, 05:09 PM

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JBeamer

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Originally Posted by gail-r

The very good looking doctor was here and the news isn't good Babylock Ellegante, he couldn't find any reason for her to be so locked up, he thinks she needs to see a specialist. She is going to the dealer tomorrow.

They said it would 3 to 6 weeks

But he did also service my workhorse Juki and showed me a couple of additional places to oil her. He was amazed at how clean my machines are and suggested that I keep a can of WD40 to use if anything starts to tighten up and also make it part of my weekly cleaning. He felt terrible that he couldn't fix Elle so he only charged me $50.00. Did I mention that he was very good looking? May have to have the doctor make regular visits, just to keep the girls feeling their best.

Please forgive me but I have a dirty mind. Was wondering what girls need to feel their best. Haha.

12-05-2012, 05:17 PM

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#1piecemaker

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Ooooohhh a doctor that makes house calls........ Hope he doesn't charge you an arm and a leg!

12-05-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Suze9395

Please don't use WD40, it is not a good option for lubricating sewing machines. It leaves a residue that attacks dust and lint and will become gummy and cause more issues.

For a repairman to suggest WD 40, really makes me wonder about him. I've heard that it was one of the worst things you could do to a machine.

12-05-2012, 07:27 PM

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katesnanna

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I must be very lucky. My machine doctor makes house calls and charges about half what the LQS charge. He also used to be the head machine mechanic for Janome in Brisbane for 15 years and three of my machines are Janome. He was also able to service my Singer overlocker (serger) which I've had for more than 30 years. Still works fine.

12-05-2012, 07:43 PM

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hsquiltingmom

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Hope you get it fixed. You do live in an area where that does not surprise me. I grew up just west of there, in Grantsville. Tooele was always a place to go. I got the fabric for my wedding quilts at Christensen's department store, and I know there were a few other fabric stores out there, but I can't remember what they were. Been a while since I have been out there.

12-05-2012, 09:05 PM

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mooshie

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LOL! I see you're in Tooele, as I was reading your post I was thinking, I think there's someone around here called "Sewing Machine Doctor" then I noticed where you were. I'm in Salt Lake County. I'm glad to hear about someone in the area who can come to my house for repairs.

Sorry he couldn't fix one of them though.

Last edited by mooshie; 12-05-2012 at 09:12 PM.

12-05-2012, 09:28 PM

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gail-r

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OH NO!!! Now I'm really worried, he sprayed a lot of WD40 in both of my machines amd now the light in my Juki isn't working. Maybe my doctor is a quack!! Do you think there is a way to get it out now? I think I will call him tomorrow. I need to change my settings, I moved to an apartment in West Jordan 1 1/2 yrs. ago. I like being closer to the kids but miss the small town feel Tooele still has.

Now I'm depressed so guess I will go to the picture section, looking at everyones beautiful things always makes me feel better.