Cari-in-Oly

Grant there's been discussions about this on several forums over the years. Actually Tammy just recently did an actual test of different lubes here on QB. Old Singer guys still say vaseline is the best thing to substitute for the original Singer lube. What I've taken away from all the discussion is there is very little heat from the machine itself, so the need is for a low melting point lube.
Confession time. It's been almost 6 years since I got my 201-2. I was a total newbie to working on sewing machines and this was my first Singer. I had read all the discussions at the time and what I recalled that stood out was people were talking about how much better it was to use Tri Flow grease because it stays put on gears. Today I know that's not appropriate in this particular instance but back then I knew nothing. So I went to a hardware store and they sold me a white grease saying it's the same thing as TriFlow. And that's what's still in my 201. Only because I can't get the darned motor off of it to clean it all out and replace the wicks. My pretty Elizabeth is the first machine going to get a complete spa day once my new shop gets built, hopefully soon!

Cari

grant15clone

Thank you for clearing that up. I had not seen the test Tammy did. I am probably going to change my ways then.
Thank you.
Grant.

chris_quilts

Grant;

Thanks for the baggie trick with the Vaseline. I finished cleaning out the old crud and refilled the pots this morning. Very simple and easy but I know next time I need a lot less Vaseline in the baggie than I had this morning. I appreciate everybody's wisdom on this board and their willingness to share their experiences.

Was asked today if I had any FWs and if they were for sale. I said I had two. Woman then asked me if I'd sell her both for $100 total. I just wanted to know what she'd been smoking at that point. I politely declined and left the quilting shop quickly.

Rodney

I guess it never hurts to ask...
Rodney

chris_quilts

Rodney, that is true but it is also an insult since I'm fairly certain she knows the going price of FWs these days. Now, she could buy a couple of 15s for $100 total and I'd be thrilled as would DH and DDs. It takes all kinds, I guess.

grant15clone

You are welcome. It really works well. I am glad I could help.
Grant.

redmadder

My young friend has now acquired a Singer Redeye and a 1916 99 as well. And the guy was asking $50 for the machine. With my advice, she got it down to $10. We are looking for a manual for the 99. Since it is 1916, its not quite the same as the younger ones. Too bad we live too far away or we'd be working on them everyday. I hope she joins this forum but I know she is crazy busy.

binkister

Any one know where I would begin to look for a motor for this machine by chance? I had someone fix it I thought, but today when I filled a bobbin on it , it started to smoke and obviously doesn't work anymore.
Thanks Myra

Rodney

Binkister: Which machine? If it's just a regular sewing machine motor SewClassic.com has them with and without controllers.
Rodney

binkister

Hi Rodney, It is the one in the picture, I am not sure whether u call this one just a regular one or not . thanks Myra