Cleaning your machines
#31
Wow, these are things I have never even thought of. I do clean the bobbin area during and after a project, because I usually end up having a big clog with the bobbin thread. I do not think I have ever replaced a needle unless it broke. I will start to change them more often now. Thanks everybody for the great advice.
#33
Originally Posted by oldswimmer
Originally Posted by jojo47
On these newer machines, they tell you NOT to oil. I can't even find an oil hole on my Pfaff. On my mom's Golden Touch and Sew that I inherited, yes, I can.
I have heard that you should [u]never[u] try to open up a computerized machine. It could upset the software inside, and involve costly repairs in the end.
#34
I clean mine after every project and clean the bobbincase every time I have to put in a new bobbin. I bought one of those vaccums and I wasn't impressed with it. It didn't really get all the dust out. I take mine in every year and have it professionally serviced.
#36
I thought about cleaning my machine completely. I was told that machines can get out of timing and every brand of machine requires a different timing tool. I know only to well about the timing problem. My HQ got out of timing and it took 6 weeks to get it fixed.
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Vail Arizona
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I clean my machine every time I finish a big project and then I change the neddle and about every 6 month I oil and give it a good cleaning. I took a class on how to clean my featherweath and once a year I take it to have clean.
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