Originally Posted by
J Miller
The inconvenience of oiling every so often is far overshadowed by the inconvenience of a worn out or damaged machine.
What's even worse is you should put a new needle in when you oil it every 8 hours too.
Joe
I couldn't agree more. The oiling and replacement of needles are very basic. If you can't be bothered oiling your vintage machine, a new one might suit better. They require no maintenance and you replace the whole machine every time it breaks (just outside of warranty). The extra cost and crappy stitching are a compromise, a kind of "lazy tax".