Is there a correct way to "park" a machine?
08-22-2020, 07:05 AM
#13
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I hope this is a good summary and I added 1 or 2, and I appreciate the feedback, having about 20 machines sitting around doing nothing but having me look at them:
1. Loosen belt if belt drive
2. Keep drive wheel lifted off hand wheel if applicable
3. Cloth under presser foot if foot left down
4. Release presser foot pressure so as not to leave spring compressed
5. Silica bags in case to absorb moisture (which I should do for the dozen machines in the garage...)
6. If machine has cams or ZZ capable leave accessible to rotate machine occasionally
7. Loosen thread tensioner so spring not compressed (?)
8. Oil machine thoroughly before "storage" (?)
1. Loosen belt if belt drive
2. Keep drive wheel lifted off hand wheel if applicable
3. Cloth under presser foot if foot left down
4. Release presser foot pressure so as not to leave spring compressed
5. Silica bags in case to absorb moisture (which I should do for the dozen machines in the garage...)
6. If machine has cams or ZZ capable leave accessible to rotate machine occasionally
7. Loosen thread tensioner so spring not compressed (?)
8. Oil machine thoroughly before "storage" (?)
03-23-2022, 12:42 AM
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Posts: 145
I do all the above.
If a machine is going to be stored for a very long time, I wipe the grease off of the gears. I dislike having to clean old grease that has gone solid.
I am of two minds with respect to wiping any excess oil off of shafts and other parts. Oil varnish will prevent rust, but it's a bit of a drag to clean up.
If a machine is going to be stored for a very long time, I wipe the grease off of the gears. I dislike having to clean old grease that has gone solid.
I am of two minds with respect to wiping any excess oil off of shafts and other parts. Oil varnish will prevent rust, but it's a bit of a drag to clean up.
