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I thank everyone who has been concern about me using WD40 on my Davis for cleaning. I use the WD-40 because we have numerous cans available. My husband stated that I didn't need to use kerosene. Since kerosene is a cancer-causing agent, I didn't want to use it. I know not to use WD-40 as oil on the sewing machine. I only use it to clean the rusty machine parts, and I do not use it to clean off the outside machine. I wipe all the parts off as best as I can after that and then oil extremely well with Singer sewing machine oil (maybe too much). I do not like using harsh chemicals, not even WD40, but I feel that it may be safer to use than kerosene.
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.
Now if anyone knows another product that is safe and works, I would love to try that. I read today that someone used Oxy-clean for cleaning the bobbins and wheels. Has anyone heard of that? or used it?
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.
Now if anyone knows another product that is safe and works, I would love to try that. I read today that someone used Oxy-clean for cleaning the bobbins and wheels. Has anyone heard of that? or used it?
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I thank everyone who has been concern about me using WD40 on my Davis for cleaning. I use the WD-40 because we have numerous cans available. My husband stated that I didn't need to use kerosene. Since kerosene is a cancer-causing agent, I didn't want to use it. I know not to use WD-40 as oil on the sewing machine. I only use it to clean the rusty machine parts, and I do not use it to clean off the outside machine. I wipe all the parts off as best as I can after that and then oil extremely well with Singer sewing machine oil (maybe too much). I do not like using harsh chemicals, not even WD40, but I feel that it is safer to use than kerosene.
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.
Now if anyone knows another product that is safe and works, I would love to try that. I read today that someone used Oxy-clean for cleaning the bobbins and wheels. (I don't think oxy-clean is a safe product either.) Has anyone heard of that? or used it?
http://www.wd40.com/faqs/
What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.
Now if anyone knows another product that is safe and works, I would love to try that. I read today that someone used Oxy-clean for cleaning the bobbins and wheels. (I don't think oxy-clean is a safe product either.) Has anyone heard of that? or used it?
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I have only used Billys cleaning techniques and I have very good results in cleaning my two 66-1 redeye and lotus made in Prussia in 1908. Sometimes I use WD40 for cleaning small items then dry them and oil them. I never had any problem with WD40 getting hard or gunking up my machines.
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
And then this other area on the bed has tiny bumps in the glaze. I don't want to mess with this. This is very similar to what the finished looked like on my Two Spools bed before cleaning it. I lost the glaze and the decals turned silver when I cleaned it. So, I'm afraid to even touch this area. The one photo is a shot of the upper machine, but please look at the outer edges of the bed to see the raised bumps on the glaze.Sorry that these aren't the best photos.
I would greatly appreciate suggestions as to how to handle this area too.
I would greatly appreciate suggestions as to how to handle this area too.
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Originally Posted by Randa
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
And then this other area on the bed has tiny bumps in the glaze. I don't want to mess with this. This is very similar to what the finished looked like on my Two Spools bed before cleaning it. I lost the glaze and the decals turned silver when I cleaned it. So, I'm afraid to even touch this area. The one photo is a shot of the upper machine, but please look at the outer edges of the bed to see the raised bumps on the glaze.Sorry that these aren't the best photos.
I would greatly appreciate suggestions as to how to handle this area too.
I would greatly appreciate suggestions as to how to handle this area too.
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Originally Posted by tjradj
Here's the pics!! The Morse Apollo 6400. I just got her in from outside, so she'll have to warm up before I can really check her out.
I think I'll call her Kitty, because she purrs.
Not bad for $20. Can't even eat out for that!
I think I'll call her Kitty, because she purrs.
Not bad for $20. Can't even eat out for that!
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Originally Posted by redpurselady
Ann, I'm curious - what kind of feedback does this seller have?
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He said when he gets another I am to send the white FW back then he will send me another one. Feeling uneasy about that, I opened a claim with PayPal. The seller has 10 days to respond. I was advised not to do anything with the machine until I hear back from PayPal.
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