Originally Posted by
robertjayp
... I did notice when wiping it down some of the decal started to fade a bit so...
It is generally recommended on these old black machines that it should be wiped down with sewing machine oil. There are a couple of threads about it at
How to Clean Up and use a vintage sewing machine - videos by Muv and Fav and
Cleaning and repairing the Shellac clear coat on Vintage sewing machine heads
Originally Posted by
robertjayp
... The table is a No. 42 cabinet so I definitely want to restore the wood the best I can as well.
That is a great cabinet. If it is decent shape, I would recommend "reviving it" by following the instructions at
Cleaning and Reviving furniture(Sewing cabinets)
Originally Posted by
robertjayp
...The grease cups are those giant black screws on the motor right?...
Right.
Originally Posted by
robertjayp
... I did notice the guy gave me a pedal for a 66 and not the 19-15 but I kind of like the pedal I have better.
I'm not sure what you mean? If the plug fits, it does not matter which foot controller (aka pedal) is used.
Originally Posted by
robertjayp
I'm not sure I understand correctly. Are you loosening it just when the machines not in use and tightening when you use it, of course making sure the pressure is accurate for each individual fabric, and then loosening it back up again after?
Yes, loosen it when not in use. You just have to
remember to tighten it when you go to sew. It doesn't feed fabric very well when loose.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.