Originally Posted by
KalamaQuilts
Good reminder. I do mine every other bobbin.
Another reminder is change the needle out every 8-ish hours. I've heard people with 25 year old machines say why should they, it still sews. Cars with no tires will still go down the road, but...
I'm with you. I use a tiny drop of oil when I clean out the bobbin area. My favorite tools are a soft toothbrush, a qtip, a needlenose pliers to get fuzzy bits that fall behind & other little brushes. I got a small oil bottle with a long (3") thin nose that makes life easier. I have a friend with a Bernina he's had for 20 yrs. He took it in to be serviced and the person asked how often he oils it. Deer in headlights look! He's an experienced sewist & quilter, too. He oils his machine now.