Originally Posted by
Kathie S.
Oh, you'll know if they need oiled when you go to use them and they sound funny.
Miriam I do not plan on using the ones that from the 1800's. I do keep them covered but want to keep up with the matinence on them. I just do notknow how often to do it. Kathie[/QUOTE]
Don't know the correct answer, or if there really is a correct answer, but I say once a year. I'm chuckling to myself thinking of the machines that I rescued from years of benign neglect from previous owners. After giving them a good cleaning, they all sew beautifully. I'm sure if they miss a year of getting a tune up and oil, they will still be good to go after a quick dusting and oiling.