Originally Posted by
ArchaicArcane
The only thing that bugs me about waiting for the noise is that the noise is wear or friction. That means you're waiting for a little wear to happen so you know when to oil.
I would prefer preventative maintenance rather than remedial down the road.
But I freely admit that I'm guilty of having had machines remind me too.
CD, someone on the yahoo lists mentioned a few days ago that her vintage Singer (a 404) had a problem with the needle being slightly offset from the central position. This type of thing is a result of waiting until you notice evidence of some real wear before lubricating. A little
damage has already happened by the time you notice it needs lube. Over time this will cause noticeable wear such as the offset needle bar.
Tammi is guilty of it and so am I so no judgement here
