Originally Posted by
19cats
Yes, I've seen that but they haven't sewn with it.
Here is a not so great picture of the bobbin winder tire resting on the wheel.
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Originally Posted by
Rodney
Amazing transformation! That machine hasn't looked so good in a very long time.
I think it might be the gunkiest one I've seen so far. Dried oil and crud everywhere.
One thing I like to do with small non japanned parts is throw them in a container of alcohol and let them sit to help dissolve the crud. You still have to manually clean them but I think it helps speed up the process.
Rodney
Yep, it sure was gunky. Good thing, though, that it was oil and not rust. Also, you have to be able to get the parts off before being able to soak them in a container of alcohol and/or clean them well.
I was able to clean the one oil hole on the shaft for the flywheel. I also tried to measure the length I would need for the treadle belt and it looks to be about 48". I think that one side of the treadle pedal may be worn as it seems like it wiggles a little more on the right side than the left side. It makes the pitman rub slightly as it is being treadled. I was hoping not to totally dismantle the irons.
It looks like the track for the belt is japanned or at least had been painted black. How would one clean that? I don't think oil would be wanted in that area, but it does need to be cleaned. Any suggestions?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.