Rusty feed dogs stuck thumb screw - what to do?
#1
Hi Everyone,
I recently purchased a Singer 301a from FL that has some rust here and there, including a little on the feed dogs. The machine sews pretty good, but when I went to lower the feed dogs to try out FMQ, I couldn't get the thumbscrew (to the left of the bobbin case) to turn away from me with a screwdriver as the manual says to do.
Can anyone tell me the correct way to free up the thumbscrew and if there's anything I can do to clean the rust off the feed dogs?
I've attached two pics to show you just what I'm looking at.
Thanks in advance, :D
I recently purchased a Singer 301a from FL that has some rust here and there, including a little on the feed dogs. The machine sews pretty good, but when I went to lower the feed dogs to try out FMQ, I couldn't get the thumbscrew (to the left of the bobbin case) to turn away from me with a screwdriver as the manual says to do.
Can anyone tell me the correct way to free up the thumbscrew and if there's anything I can do to clean the rust off the feed dogs?
I've attached two pics to show you just what I'm looking at.
Thanks in advance, :D
How to clean/oil the feed dog area?
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I'm trying to turn the big black thumb screw to the left to drop the feed dogs, but it won't budge. What to do?
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#6
Originally Posted by Toni-in-Texas
DH says that Naval jelly will take off rust if you can remove the feed dogs and apply it away from your machine.
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To ask in the vintage thread, go here and 'reply'. Someone will help you.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-899.htm#2951235
WD40 might help, but be sure to clean it all off when you're done. Don't leave it on the machine. I'd use a pair of big pliers instead of the screwdriver. Your machine may be a candidate for a kerosene bath.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-899.htm#2951235
WD40 might help, but be sure to clean it all off when you're done. Don't leave it on the machine. I'd use a pair of big pliers instead of the screwdriver. Your machine may be a candidate for a kerosene bath.
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