Originally Posted by
Limeygal
I'm in Ocean Shores and our barbecue rusted out. My husband has recently refinished a 1904 Singer for me. The only thing he couldn't do was protect (coat, have plated?) the bobbin winder. It is in the house but he says even in here if he can't figure out how to protect the bobbin winder it will rust.
I would think just a coating of sewing machine oil will help a great deal. Or maybe some non-abrasive metal polish, especially since it is in the house.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.