Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#7341
I oil my FW in every orifice! I have opened the bottom and given it special treatment as well. There is a place on the back where the badge is that opens as well, so I oil there as well, and open the side plate. It likes the attention!
#7342
Originally Posted by Lacelady
I have a FW 222, and I got a reproduction manual for it, but I would really like to know if anyone has a GOOD diagram for where to oil it. The one in the manual is far from clear, and I would like a much better, bigger one if there is such a thing.
#7344
Thanks to all who gave me input on my BelAir 600. I finally got it properly oiled, degunkified (not a real word) and sewing today!!! WOOHOO!!!!! I even wound a bobbin with new thread and it went smoothly. Found out what was wrong with other bobbin, poorly wound and 3 different thread colors on it. I realize that's being frugal but give me a break! :( I made my daughter a bookmark with scraps once I was sure it was up and running properly and it sews like a dream. For the bobbin plate cover, I checked my other vintage Japanese machine, and that plate's missing also. Will now check my vintage Singers to see if one of those two has a cover plate and if it'll fit the BelAir. I'm willing to be a cannibal for right now but wil scour a couple of places I know about and see if there's something there for the machine. I'm so excited about the machine being up and running, I had to share with y'all.
Merry Christmas to all here, Chris
Merry Christmas to all here, Chris
#7345
Nice to hear the BelAir is up and running.
I hope everyone has a good Christmas. I will be stepping out of the shop for several days, as the family is getting together.
I hope everyone has a good Christmas. I will be stepping out of the shop for several days, as the family is getting together.
#7346
Originally Posted by gramquilter2
I would go with the new motor, it would be used more than a handcrank I think.
Nancy
#7347
[quote=chris_quilts] Found out what was wrong with other bobbin, poorly wound and 3 different thread colors on it. I realize that's being frugal but give me a break!
Ya know, the minute I get a vintage bobbin I start unwinding the thread. The thread is old and rotten anyway, I would never try to use it; but, it is amazing how the people of earlier times always wound several thread colors on one bobbin. They must of used the bobbins to use up spools of thread that were nearly empty. I have found up to 5 different threads on one bobbin!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a grand New Year everyone!
Nancy
Ya know, the minute I get a vintage bobbin I start unwinding the thread. The thread is old and rotten anyway, I would never try to use it; but, it is amazing how the people of earlier times always wound several thread colors on one bobbin. They must of used the bobbins to use up spools of thread that were nearly empty. I have found up to 5 different threads on one bobbin!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a grand New Year everyone!
Nancy
#7348
Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by Lacelady
I have a FW 222, and I got a reproduction manual for it, but I would really like to know if anyone has a GOOD diagram for where to oil it. The one in the manual is far from clear, and I would like a much better, bigger one if there is such a thing.
#7349
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!Wonder how many "older ladies" (machines)will be saved in the next year?
#7350
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!Wonder how many "older ladies" (machines)will be saved in the next year?
Merry Christmas to all, Chris
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