If you just inherited your machine, congratulations. It may not have been used for quite a while. Your machine needs to be seriously cleaned oiled and checked over to make sure that everything is working. I would find some one who refurbishes or someone who can really go over the machine take parts of it apart and clean it, oil it. I bought my featherweight from a lady who does just that. She also showed me techniques the make my machine work. Without any of that you will run into trouble, get frustrated and not enjoy your featherweight. I just adore my machine. It sits in front of me as we speak. My lady pointed me towards the best oils for it. Also the
www.featherweightshop.com is where I get my cleaning, oiling, belts, screws etc. They will have everything. Mine is a 1954 Featherweight