Oil for Vintage Sewing Machine
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I apologize if this has been asked and addressed many times before but I could not find the answers.
Where is the best place to buy oil for my vintage sewing machines?
Is there a specific type I should buy? Any help appreciated.
Thanks Ann
Where is the best place to buy oil for my vintage sewing machines?
Is there a specific type I should buy? Any help appreciated.
Thanks Ann
#5
I use TriFlow synthetic lubricant - the drip bottle, mostly, but the aerosol version to saturate the inside of a machine and the grease version on any gears that need it.
The liquid evaporates very quickly and leaves PTFE (aka Teflon) behind. It does not yellow and harden and turn into varnish. The grease stays put and it remains a lubricant as long as it's there - it doesn't turn into putty.
Regular sewing machine oil and the Singer lubricant sold for gears are just fine, too. Just don't use 3in1 or WD40 or white lithium grease.
The liquid evaporates very quickly and leaves PTFE (aka Teflon) behind. It does not yellow and harden and turn into varnish. The grease stays put and it remains a lubricant as long as it's there - it doesn't turn into putty.
Regular sewing machine oil and the Singer lubricant sold for gears are just fine, too. Just don't use 3in1 or WD40 or white lithium grease.
#7
I forgot to say that you can usually find this on eBay, but my favorite vintage sewing machine supplier carries it now - both the drip bottle and the grease in 1/4oz and 3oz tubes.
http://shop.sew-classic.com/4-Oil-Grease-Tools_c6.htm
http://shop.sew-classic.com/4-Oil-Grease-Tools_c6.htm
#8
Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
I use TriFlow synthetic lubricant - the drip bottle, mostly, but the aerosol version to saturate the inside of a machine and the grease version on any gears that need it.
The liquid evaporates very quickly and leaves PTFE (aka Teflon) behind. It does not yellow and harden and turn into varnish. The grease stays put and it remains a lubricant as long as it's there - it doesn't turn into putty.
Regular sewing machine oil and the Singer lubricant sold for gears are just fine, too. Just don't use 3in1 or WD40 or white lithium grease.
The liquid evaporates very quickly and leaves PTFE (aka Teflon) behind. It does not yellow and harden and turn into varnish. The grease stays put and it remains a lubricant as long as it's there - it doesn't turn into putty.
Regular sewing machine oil and the Singer lubricant sold for gears are just fine, too. Just don't use 3in1 or WD40 or white lithium grease.
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