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miriam 10-18-2011 02:55 PM

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.

marydent 10-18-2011 03:39 PM

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

Mitch's mom 10-18-2011 03:45 PM

Welcome! That is a beautiful machine - congratulations!

miriam 10-18-2011 04:05 PM


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

marydent 10-18-2011 04:18 PM

Thankyou :lol:

marydent 10-18-2011 04:19 PM

Thankyou

Grammie Sharon 10-19-2011 02:58 AM

Welcome from romeo MI

marydent 10-19-2011 03:27 AM

Thankyou Sharon

Weenween 10-19-2011 03:28 AM


Originally Posted by marydent
Thankupu Everyone,From here in Northern Michigan ;)

LOW SHANK

marydent 10-19-2011 03:31 AM

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:


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