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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,695
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I think Dave McCallum says a 5 second squeeze. ...

I think Dave McCallum says a 5 second squeeze. If you over fill it, it will squish out the top, don't worry about overfilling.

I've never liked the "6 months" or the periodically type time...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,695
Posted By ArchaicArcane

A nest is basically a lot of needle threads under...

A nest is basically a lot of needle threads under the needleplate. They don't usually end up -in- the bobbin, though they can "tie" the bobbin case to the needleplate. Lots of fun.

I've made...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,695
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Sorry about the quick response last night, I was...

Sorry about the quick response last night, I was tired from a busy weekend, but didn't want to leave you with a non-working machine if I had a possible solution for you.

One thing I find with...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-21-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,695
Posted By ArchaicArcane

The other thing that will do that is if you've...

The other thing that will do that is if you've threaded the wrong way. A FW threads right to left, and the needle has to be flat side to the left.
If the threading is wrong (I've seen it on 2...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-19-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,695
Posted By ArchaicArcane

misskira! Thanks for that link! How timely. I...

misskira! Thanks for that link! How timely. I read it with great interest. I may just try some of that with this repaint!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-18-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,695
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Where did you put the oil? Where Joe's...

Where did you put the oil?
Where Joe's referring to is in the "grease tubes" - see the pic. (Sorry about the absolutely disgusting FW. It's been sitting waiting for a cleanup, but it's a...
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