I am wondering, why are the seasoned pros here disparaging about that blog? Can you tell me/us what he does that is to be avoided?
I personally like the taking apart stuff! It is so neat to see how it all goes together and works. Much of it, if you are a bit mechanically inclined, is really incredibly fun and instructive as well, as to how the machine works. I found that the rolling part which is on the round plate-like bit, which guides the needle bar, was really gunked up on my 128 and needed to be taken apart and cleaned in order to rotate freely again. So much gunk just did not come out until the parts were removed. And now, WOW, the mechanics work so beautifully!
I admire the guy for taking it apart to the degree he did, and it is great to read of people's forays. That said, since a number of you were not keen on his blog, I would much appreciate if you could tell me (us beginners!) why, or if there are any particularly egregious things that he did in his process that we should avoid?
Thanks!