Originally Posted by J Miller

I do not know how many sewing machines I have. I quit counting at 30. All but one are in the house. Eeeeekk!!
The one outside looks like it might be a parts machine if I can't get the needle bar freed up, but it's soaking in oil so it can wait.
There are two treadle tops and base and two cabinets in the garage too. Just no place for them in the house.

The biggest enemy of sewing machines is heat and wet. Keep 'em at a reasonable temperature and dry and they'll last forever.

Joe