Wow! What a shocker: maintenance
03-17-2012, 05:01 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by onaemtnest
Hi Bev ~ Janome is such a popular brand I'm almost certain that you will find a group on Yahoo that share information about the MC10001. ...
I did find a site that sells information on machine maintenance, but I hesitate paying that much money, when I don't know whether it is worth it. I'm wondering if anyone on this board is familiar with it?
http://www.fixasewingmachine.com/
03-17-2012, 09:41 AM
#52
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Last time I took my well-functioning Bernina 1230 to the shop for yearly maintenance was well over 12 years ago. At that time the charge was over $100 and I'm not convinced the tech did anything at all to it. I noticed after I got it back that he had not reset the upper tension back to the factory setting (which I had changed in order to do some specialized sewing) in order to test stitches. That's when I decided I would just keep the machine very clean myself and take it in only if it malfunctioned. Well, it hasn't malfunctioned, and I figure that in the 12 years since then I have accummulated at least $1,200 towards a new machine if this one ever gives out. (Note: I do have vintage machines I can use as backup if this one ever gives out.)
I also have a Bernina 1230. Purchased mine used about 12-13 years ago.
I can understand taking a machine in if it has a problem, but I no longer believe in taking it in for cleaning and preventive maintenance. I do clean my machine frequently and well, never allowing lint to build up, and keeping the shuttle race lightly oiled between bobbins. Worth $1,200 to me!!!
I also have a Bernina 1230. Purchased mine used about 12-13 years ago.
I can understand taking a machine in if it has a problem, but I no longer believe in taking it in for cleaning and preventive maintenance. I do clean my machine frequently and well, never allowing lint to build up, and keeping the shuttle race lightly oiled between bobbins. Worth $1,200 to me!!!
03-17-2012, 07:00 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by RugosaB
Does anyone know why my machine (I have an old mechanical Viking 630) specifically says NO OIL? What is different the way it is built from machines that require oiling? I have had it since '88 or so, and compared to a lot, it gets used heavily, and has never been oiled.
03-17-2012, 10:06 PM
#54
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Originally Posted by Rosyhf
I just don't get it. All I hear is that whenever one of these machine go to service they need parts. I am sorry it sounds like such a rip off to me. My janome is about 10 years old and has never need a part and all I do is clean it and change the needle. \
How can people afford all these expensive services. Think about what you do in the sewing department. 99% of my sewing is straight sewing...I wouldn't need a fancy machine even tho I have one. I have two old singers that I clean and oil and they are the best for straight sewing. If I needed to purchase a machine I would always buy an old singer anytime.....
How can people afford all these expensive services. Think about what you do in the sewing department. 99% of my sewing is straight sewing...I wouldn't need a fancy machine even tho I have one. I have two old singers that I clean and oil and they are the best for straight sewing. If I needed to purchase a machine I would always buy an old singer anytime.....
03-18-2012, 06:41 AM
#57
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Originally Posted by RugosaB
Does anyone know why my machine (I have an old mechanical Viking 630) specifically says NO OIL? What is different the way it is built from machines that require oiling? I have had it since '88 or so, and compared to a lot, it gets used heavily, and has never been oiled.
So I guess one should make sure what their particular machines manual says or talk to a qualified maintainance tech before they oil their machines.
03-18-2012, 06:46 AM
#58
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Around here taking my machine in for yearly servicing is @120. Add parts to that and it the cost does go up. Money well spent for peace of mind. It is a machine, it needs servicing and to be cared for. Spent too much money on it not to keep it conditioned. And that costs money. I budget this amount so it isn't a surprise every year.
03-22-2012, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
we all need to learn to do more ourselves and this just proves it..wow...that is a years worth of oil changed on my car!
But the motive was the cost of shipping it away, plus knowing I couldn't sew if it were not at my house PLUS, I didn't know if I could pull up the receipt in one fell swoop. I figured if I really needed it fixed, I'd just take it to a local place and pay them (and not worry about the guarantee.) Anyway, it is working beautifully again...but I've had to learn not to be so afraid of my machine--learn to take care of it and learn how it works...at least the tension/thread part.
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