Well, It warmed up a lot this weekend and I had a chance to do some work on the sewing machine again. I got a few more parts off. I have a question. Is there something that holds the flywheel/ handwheel to the shaft. I have my hand wheel turning but it doesn't want to come off. I thought I should ask before I break something.
Also the torch is a very useful tool when it comes to freeing stuck or frozen parts. Its good that it worked for you.