Are oils created equal?
#11
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
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yes. Bike store is where I got my triflow. It's not really expensive. Maybe like $3.99.
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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At first, I only had Singer sewing machine oil on hand so that's what I've always used for oiling & cleaning. Until I was introduced to this board, I didn't even know there was anything besides Singer machine oil. Then I started looking for TriFlow and got waylaid by a store clerk who said she used 3-In-1 on her sewing machine all the time. I saw on some post that TriFlow grease was needed for certain parts but Sew Classic is out of stock so I've been trying to find it locally. So before I switched to anything besides sewing machine oil, I wanted to double check with the experts. I have one more place to check but will likely order it online. Now that I'm reassured that I can do a lot with the sewing machine oil, I won't procrastinate any more and I'll get started on my 1947 Singer which just needs some light cleaning & oiling. I appreciate all the great information.
#13
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Location: SF Bay Area
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At first, I only had Singer sewing machine oil on hand so that's what I've always used for oiling & cleaning. Until I was introduced to this board, I didn't even know there was anything besides Singer machine oil. Then I started looking for TriFlow and got waylaid by a store clerk who said she used 3-In-1 on her sewing machine all the time. I saw on some post that TriFlow grease was needed for certain parts but Sew Classic is out of stock so I've been trying to find it locally. So before I switched to anything besides sewing machine oil, I wanted to double check with the experts. I have one more place to check but will likely order it online. Now that I'm reassured that I can do a lot with the sewing machine oil, I won't procrastinate any more and I'll get started on my 1947 Singer which just needs some light cleaning & oiling. I appreciate all the great information.
#14
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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#15
I found Tri-flow at my locally family owned hardware store and they happily ordered 5 bottles for me. Did ask why 5 bottles and I explained that I used it on old sewing machines and they charged less than the bike shop about 25 miles away.
#16
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I was cleaning out a cabinet and came across a can of Norton Sharpening Stone Oil. Safe for kitchen use - but the back says good for lubricating lots of things, power tools, other things and does say sewing machines. It is clear and slippery with almost no odor. I don't need it for my sewing machines but wonder if anyone knows about it?
#17
They swore that the FL is the same and the TF, but I don't know for sure that it is, so don't let someone talk you into the "other". At this point, just use what we know is safe.
Where I get mine locally is Mountain Equipment Co-Op. I think the US equivalent is REI? At MEC, it's $3.75 a bottle for the 2oz bottles, and $8.50 for the 6oz bottle. I don't love the 6oz bottle though. It comes out too fast. I will run out a 2oz bottle and use the 6oz to refill it from now on.
I was cleaning out a cabinet and came across a can of Norton Sharpening Stone Oil. Safe for kitchen use - but the back says good for lubricating lots of things, power tools, other things and does say sewing machines. It is clear and slippery with almost no odor. I don't need it for my sewing machines but wonder if anyone knows about it?
#18
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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I was cleaning out a cabinet and came across a can of Norton Sharpening Stone Oil. Safe for kitchen use - but the back says good for lubricating lots of things, power tools, other things and does say sewing machines. It is clear and slippery with almost no odor. I don't need it for my sewing machines but wonder if anyone knows about it?
Stick with the TriFlow. On EBay I got 5 bottles of TF for $19.95 + free shipping
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