Sewing Machine service
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As a sewing machine tech, I tell people, "If you sew every day, you should get your machine serviced every year. But don't go more than 4 years without a service." The old oil is soooo hard to get off, if you let it sit for 10 years. It can freeze-up the machine.
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#17
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I'm not good about getting my machines serviced but last month, I decided to take my Brother 1500 in for a routine service. This is a great mechanical machine and was working just fine. However, my tech found a lot of rust and had a problem doing some routine service. So, if I hadn't taken it in then the whole thing could have seized up and I would have cried.
#18
I have a Viking purchased new in 1977 and I sew a lot. I have taken it in most every year for service and it is still going strong. Two years ago I got a newer machine with a large harp area so I don't use my Viking as much. I have already had my new machine cleaned and tuned up once. I clean it good regularly too. I believe in regular maintenance will extend the life and quality of stitching on a machine. I take my car in for regular maintenance too. I never have had a problem with my machines. My Featherweight machines I service myself because they are easy to do with regular oiling, cleaning and lube about once a year.
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As a sewing machine tech, I tell people, "If you sew every day, you should get your machine serviced every year. But don't go more than 4 years without a service." The old oil is soooo hard to get off, if you let it sit for 10 years. It can freeze-up the machine.
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