Oiling new machine
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Oiling new machine
Hi, everyone-
I could really use some advice from those who oil mechanical machines. I have a new Juki and the manual says to oil it before using. I'm terrified to do this, for fear of getting oil on my quilt (not from spilling it, but from it leaking out of the machine somehow). Is there a trick to this? Has anyone had oil appear on a project? Was there a way to rescue it?
Thanks for any hints you can share.
hugs,
Charlotte
I could really use some advice from those who oil mechanical machines. I have a new Juki and the manual says to oil it before using. I'm terrified to do this, for fear of getting oil on my quilt (not from spilling it, but from it leaking out of the machine somehow). Is there a trick to this? Has anyone had oil appear on a project? Was there a way to rescue it?
Thanks for any hints you can share.
hugs,
Charlotte
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Can't help with that machine, but wanted to mention I have always been able to remove oil stains from fabric with Grandma's Secret Spot Remover:
http://www.amazon.com/Grandmas-Secre...dp/B0021JD2S0/
It's a good thing to have on hand.
http://www.amazon.com/Grandmas-Secre...dp/B0021JD2S0/
It's a good thing to have on hand.
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I have the Juki 2010q and just put a drop of oil into each of the oil holes every 3-4 days, not every day that I sew on it. I do sew on a scrap fabric piece for a few seconds after oiling. Never had any oil migrate onto a quilt.
#8
Same here. If I anticipate I will be sewing all day, I will oil it the night before and always sew on a scrap first in case there is any extra oil. I received a sample bottle of oil with a long spout, which makes it easy to just put in a drop or two. Did you get one with your machine also?
#10
I have a janome 1600pqc in my collection and that is a mechanical machine that needs oiling regular. Keep a spare piece of fabric and just do a few minutes of sewing on that after and any oil will go onto that and not your quilt. I don't have any issues unless I over oil. Just use the amount it says in your manual.
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