Originally Posted by
chris_quilts
Ok, I have a question. I found some TriFlow locally but all they carry is the lubricant. Now, is that the lube that takes the place of Singer lube or is that the oil? I didn't have time to investigate but wanted to ask before purchasing any. TIA.
Chris
Chris,
>The Tri-Flow oil takes the place of other sewing machine oils. Use it everywhere you'd use oil.
>The Tri-Flow grease is for metal and sometimes plastic gears, forks and cam lobes on the main shafts
but not motors. What makes it great for the gears and forks is the same things that make it unacceptable for motors. Most motors that require grease use a pot with a wick, or a small tube with a hole in it for the grease. For this grease to get to the bearings it has to get soft and flow. That takes heat.
The Tri-Flow grease being a synthetic does not flow as it is immune to the heat generated in the motors.
>Singer Lubricant in the tube is the only lube for Singer Motors. It will get soft and flow to the bearings when the motors get warm. I use it also on other brands and types of SM motors that use the little grease pot with a wick inside.
Here is the page from Sew-Classic:
http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/4-Oi...e-Tools_c6.htm
for the oils and grease. Go to the Tri-Flow grease link and read what she has there. Then down on the bottom is a link to her blog entry about what lubes to use on sewing machines. Lots of info in there.
Here is the link to the Tri-Flow home page:
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/index.html
Lots of info in there too.
Hope I didn't over do my response.
Joe