Oil for a FW
#11
thanks for the info misskira... it was a bit more then one drop. but it wasnt like a gushing amount either. and it was only on the screws on the outside where the manual said to oil. it did mention the lubricant. so its totally my fault there. i should have bought some when i just did my sewclassic order. rats. i havent run it since. (waiting on bobbins) and i do believe i dabbed some of it off with a soft cloth. hmmm...
#12
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Here is the link to his website: http://www.featherweight221.com/fwrx/index.html
He has a great blog on there too.
#13
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I will be on a plane back to Long Island in a few short days. I'm with my sister right now in Orlando after we all spent a week of family time with our parents on Florida's west coast. I am happy to announce that as I was packing to leave, my mom gifted me with her originial Featherweight!! I was flabbergasted!!! (and teary-eyed)
My little 11 pound 'Beatrice' needs a bit of tlc as she occasionally skips a stitch, but still runs smoothly. When I get her back home, I'll treat her to a full cleaning, fresh oiling and a new needle.
I plan to keep her and pass one of my other FW's on to my daughter.
My little 11 pound 'Beatrice' needs a bit of tlc as she occasionally skips a stitch, but still runs smoothly. When I get her back home, I'll treat her to a full cleaning, fresh oiling and a new needle.
I plan to keep her and pass one of my other FW's on to my daughter.
#14
It's important to know what NOT to use...don't use WD40, don't use 3-in-1 oil. Only use sewing machine oil (Singer is fine) or Tri-Flow oil on metal to metal points (also found in the manual). Use lube(grease) on gears, and NEVER put oil in the motor.
Last edited by k9dancer; 10-18-2012 at 10:54 AM.
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