First off I totally agree with Charlee please make sure it is cleaned and oiled it will run beautiful. Also it's been noted to oil after 10 good hours of use, continuing to be oiled keeps them quiet and happy. I have used GoJo hand cleaner without pumice to clean up the finish and it doesn't hurt the gold. This was recommended by another board member from the Vintage Machine area. Then after cleanning oil it with liquid gold liquid and it will shine so beautiful! I have also used machine oil and it will do the same thing but I feel the liquid gold makes it shine just a bit more.
Do a search if you haven't already there is quite a lot of information on the board. Congratulations! Once I got my first one I couldn't stop. I have adopted 7, all different but very special and rescued two(from being orphans) that I'm parting with. Having twins is too much work! Enjoy your Featherweight!
Last edited by Wine Woman; 03-28-2012 at 06:07 PM.