Singer Featherweight
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Location: I live in the mountains of Tijeras, NM
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I recently purchased a 1948 Featherweight. It sews like a dream. I was wondering how often it needs to be oiled. According to the singer booklet that came with it there are LOTS of places to oil.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Usually the suggestions is every 8 hours of sewing. It really doesn't take too long to oil once you've done it a few times. Basically, the oil holes and wherever metal rubs against metal. I can do the upper parts quickly, but always grumble about having to unplug the machine and flip it onto its side so I can oil the underside.
An oiled FW is a happy FW!
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An oiled FW is a happy FW!
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Location: Spring Hill, Tennesee
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Go to the ISMACS.com manuals section. They are free to download. These FW machines love oil and run on it. Like they said, every 8 hours of use. Get one of those new LED lights for it. You will be pleased.
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