Originally Posted by vmaniqui

that is a nice machine. looks like it just need a little cleaning up, oiling and you're good to go. good price too. that will be a nice treadle machine. congrats. and they're growing.....

you're not going to use the singer lubricant, right? as it has a shelf life of 5 years only. you can check it if there's separation of oil then it's not good. but to be safe buy a new one for your sewing machine.