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  1. 10-07-2012, 07:05 AM #1
    dunster
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    I have a car vac sitting in its charger beside the sewing area. It has a fold-out spout that fits into the bobbin area nicely.
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  2. 10-07-2012, 07:15 AM #2
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    I bought a $29.00 machine from Nancys Notions, it weighs about3 pound but has the suction of a big machine. I use this and my sewing machine stays lint free much longer
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  3. 10-09-2012, 02:06 AM #3
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    I bought the same one and I like how it works...also works well cleaning the extra lint from the dryer!
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    Just a note of caution: I was going to purchase one of those mini vacs from Office Depot that is used for keyboards/computers but the clerk told me to "save my $$" that it didn't work well at all. I have been on the lookout for one ever since. Going to check on the above recommendations! Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nanamoms View Post
    Just a note of caution: I was going to purchase one of those mini vacs from Office Depot that is used for keyboards/computers but the clerk told me to "save my $$" that it didn't work well at all. I have been on the lookout for one ever since. Going to check on the above recommendations! Thanks!
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    Patski - I checked on Nancy's Notions and couldn't find a small vacuum for cleaning my machine - only attachments for a large vacuum. Could you tell me the name of yours and I will look again? Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by SunQuilts View Post
    Patski - I checked on Nancy's Notions and couldn't find a small vacuum for cleaning my machine - only attachments for a large vacuum. Could you tell me the name of yours and I will look again? Thanks
    I bought the "teeny tiny tank" from Nancy's when it was on sale for $19.99. It is currently on sale in her late summer catalog for $24.99 it is on page 27.
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    check out this link
    http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...vacuum+tank.do

    I'll put this one on my wish list!
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  9. 10-07-2012, 07:50 AM #9
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    OK.........am going to throw this out there.......I use nothing but a can of compressed air. everytime I change
    my bobbin, I give it a blast......been doing it for Years and years now......on both my computerized machine and my older Bernina.......
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  10. 10-07-2012, 09:29 AM #10
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    Its always been said that blowing into the machine will make the dust go inside the motor area and should never be done! Glad to know you've not had problems doing it!
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