Go online and go to featherweight Rx the gentleman that posts the site can help you get started. There is a book and video you can buy and literally take the machine apart. It really isn't hard, he is very explicit. Also if you don't understand he has offered to walk me through stuff. You can get some parts from him but there are other sometimes less expensive sources. I've had my FW a short time literally weeks, but Ive found it easy to work on. I don't work for him . When I wrote to this board about caring for my machine it was suggested to learn myself. Many owners do, and it's difficult to find someone that does work on them I have found. It will be a labor of love, but I bet you can do it!