Covering your machines
06-29-2014, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer
Another important thing to remember, would be to put your presser foot down, especially if its not going to be used for awhile. That will take the pressure off the spring.
06-29-2014, 05:31 AM
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Well I would have to say your DH has it right, but since our humidity runs about 11 rust isn't one of my worries. The only reason I would cover them lightly is because of dust/dirt getting into the machine. We have tremendous winds that blow sand all over everything, not so much a problem in my sewing room thank goodness; but oh my gosh does it make a mess of the sun room.
06-29-2014, 10:24 AM
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From what I've seen on the conditions of machines I get when I've bought out a hoarder - put the machine in a case with some of the dry stuff. The ones left in the humidity, heat and weather change are the ones that I see with problems with rust.
06-29-2014, 11:06 AM
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I would get some of a product called "DriZair" and put it near the machine as extra insurance for the sewing machine even with the dehumidifier. Any home store will usually have it.
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