The originals and the replacements being sold are felt.
Originally Posted by tomilu
Originally Posted by grannysewer
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by grannysewer
I don't remember who posted this, but changing out the fiber/cardboard in the oil pan on the FW and 301's makes a world of difference in the old oily smell. Thanks a bunch!!
My Featherweight has an oil pan? Never knew. How do you get to it? And what do I use to replace the fiber/cardboard?
It's probably not called an oil pan, but its on the bottom of the machine. There's a big screw there and inside there is a black paper/cardboard in the bottom. Just take it out, cut a new, and replace. I used a shoe box lid, will need to replace it I'm sure. DH says not to oil it so much and there won't be any excess oil.
I think I'd try using black felt glued to thin cardboard. Just my idea. The idea is to trap excess oil, dirt and lint, again my thinking.