OK, I ordered the bobbin winder tire, I got 5 of them, don't know how fast they wear out but I figure they will take it through the next 100 years, maybe. I also ordered the little red felt because there was a minimum amount to buy. I will look for the ingredients you have recommended when I get the chance to go shopping again. Probably not till Friday. In the mean time is it okay to work on the shiny parts with sewing machine oil? And what about WD40. I can't get the center knob on the flywheel to turn at all. Thank you for your help. I will try to be a good and diligent pupil.