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]
Kathie, the very old (1800's) machines do better if they are used occasionally! I just got out my 1898 Model 28 yesterday for my 3 year old grandson to play with. He wanted to sew because I was sewing, but I didn't want him to use an electric machine and he is too short for the treadle - so he hand cranked the 1898! That machine was making a terrible stitch at first - until we kept oiling her and running her! Those old gals do better if they are used once in a while - when I first got that machine I oiled and cleaned her up - made sure she was stitching nicely, but I didn't really use her! That was over a year ago. When you actually use the old machines, it really frees things up!
Nancy