Originally Posted by
Prism99
If the machine sews, I do not think the timing is off. Usually when the timing is off, you cannot even make a stitch.
This is the new "featherweight" repro machine that came out a year or two ago, isn't it?
The fact above is exactly the type of knowledge I was looking for by joining here! It definitely stitches, and for a short time stitches really well! Good to know, thank you, Prism!
I will try the unwaxed dental floss trick for sure.
It is indeed the black repro machine. I got it for Christmas at the end of 2012 and it has been perfect for me and the small amount of sewing I do.
Craftnut, I did take apart the plate, cleaned out all the lint, and oiled the hook race. This was the first time I had oiled it in a year and a half.
I had read that a lot of newer machines don't need oil and for some reason foolishly assumed mine was one of those. I will be careful of the sides of the spools, thank you for that advice, and I will check out the link you posted!
quiltstringz, $100 or less is what I thought I would be quoted. $179 I thought sounded way too high.