Originally Posted by
Neesie
Unless one is inclined to take care of her/his machine anyway, refilling a bobbin isn't going to "force" one to do so. This has been proven, by the many machines taken in for repair, due to massive lint build-up.
True but running out of bobbin thread is a good reminder that something other than replacing the thread should be done. When my machine was newly purchased my dealer recommended I clean and oil after 3 bobbins so I only wind 3 at a time. When I run out and have no prewound bobbins I know it is time to clean and oil my machine and no matter how much I am into sewing at the time I have never deviated from that.
On my LA my dealer told me to clean and put a drop of oil in after every bobbin full so I do. Even when using prewounds. Seems to me if you spend thousands of dollars on a machine (which is how much high end machines and LA cost) you would want to take every step recommended to keep it running smoothly.
I quite honestly can't comprehend not doing such simple maintenance on one's own machine but I am frugal by nature and want my things to last and serve me well.