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10-18-2011, 02:55 PM

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It's low shank - you can get feet for those about anywhere. Good machine! It's definitely a keeper! Looks good as new, too. It should last for years. Just don't use 3 in 1 oil on it.

10-18-2011, 03:39 PM

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I bought all purpose oil.Is that O.K? I'm new to these old machines.Thankyou for your help.

10-18-2011, 03:45 PM

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Welcome! That is a beautiful machine - congratulations!

10-18-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by marydent

I bought all purpose oil.Is that O.K? I'm new to these old machines.Thankyou for your help.

It needs to say 'sewing machine oil' - Tri-flo is ok too
some oils dry into a gooey mess and will gum up a machine

10-18-2011, 04:18 PM

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Thankyou :lol:

10-18-2011, 04:19 PM

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Thankyou

10-19-2011, 02:58 AM

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Welcome from romeo MI

10-19-2011, 03:27 AM

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Thankyou Sharon

10-19-2011, 03:28 AM

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Thankupu Everyone,From here in Northern Michigan ;)

LOW SHANK

10-19-2011, 03:31 AM

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Does anyone Know how old it is???? I was thinking 50's.But I dont know enough about old machines.....I am truely greatful for the help I have gotten from this websight :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: