Have you ever had it serviced? MAY BE TIME.......depends on cost...according to the Internet the machine has a value of $78......so you may want to invest in abother machine if they charge you alot. The mechanical machines not only need to be oiled, but need machine grease on gears inside. It maybe that your machine is "gunked up" inside due to the flannel and use. You can take a towel, place on a table or counter, turn your machine on it's side. Unscrew the screws on the bottom of the machine. Separate the bottom.you should now be able to see fuzz, lint......clean it out with vaccum and small brush. Gently turn the hand wheel, see and listen for the sound or rubbing of parts.....oil moving parts. If you see grease, don't panic, it is suppose to be there. If you cannot see the problem and it is still making noise, take too a dealer for service. BTW there are some really nice computerized machines for $200 -$400 now.
Last edited by Lady Diana; 11-28-2016 at 04:07 AM.