99k rust issue?
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99k rust issue?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]510517[/ATTACH]This is a cute little machine I got back in November from Goodwill Online. Life has interfered with cleaning it up until today.
I'm a little bit concerned about the foot pedal. The cords and plug look ok to me (don't think they are original, but older), but the foot pedal has quite a bit of rust on it.[ATTACH=CONFIG]510518[/ATTACH]The outside of the machine is pretty clean, but when I took off the face plate the machinery looked like it might have a little rust on it as well - no picture as I cleaned most of it off already.
I haven't tested the machine to see if it will run because I didn't have a base for it - but my DH built me one over the weekend so I think I'll check it tomorrow.
I'm just a little concerned about the rust, though. Should I take the motor apart to see if it's got any? I've never done that before - new treat I guess.
Suggestions, my friends?
I'm a little bit concerned about the foot pedal. The cords and plug look ok to me (don't think they are original, but older), but the foot pedal has quite a bit of rust on it.[ATTACH=CONFIG]510518[/ATTACH]The outside of the machine is pretty clean, but when I took off the face plate the machinery looked like it might have a little rust on it as well - no picture as I cleaned most of it off already.
I haven't tested the machine to see if it will run because I didn't have a base for it - but my DH built me one over the weekend so I think I'll check it tomorrow.
I'm just a little concerned about the rust, though. Should I take the motor apart to see if it's got any? I've never done that before - new treat I guess.
Suggestions, my friends?
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Looks pretty normal to me. The one or two foot pedals I have that are the same are rusted there too. You live on the dry side. You're not as used to rust as I am I guess. I'm guessing it's just surface rust. Clean the foot pedal off and repaint it. It should be fine.
Rodney
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What rust? That ain't rust.
THIS is rust:
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That little bit of surface rust on your controller is from use. Nothing to worry about. Clean it, oil it up, check the wiring and if that's good plug it in and start sewing.
Joe
THIS is rust:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]510594[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]510595[/ATTACH]
That little bit of surface rust on your controller is from use. Nothing to worry about. Clean it, oil it up, check the wiring and if that's good plug it in and start sewing.
Joe
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