Originally Posted by
J Miller
There's nothing there that "needs" restoring. Clean the top with sewing machine oil and cotton balls or soft flannel cloth, clean the underside as needed, then oil it properly. Clean the top tension, the bobbin area, adjust as needed.
Put a new belt on it, a new needle in it, then thread it up and start sewing.
ETA: I forgot to say; check the wiring for cracks, bare spots, and rodent chewed spots. It's not that hard to replace if needed.
Joe
Thanks Joe. I will check all those areas. It looks like it needs a good cleaning but I haven't gotten into it much yet. It turns so that's a good thing! I hope the wiring is decent but if not, I'll come back for your advice.