Originally Posted by OurWorkbench

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


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)


Right.


I'm not sure what you mean? If the plug fits, it does not matter which foot controller (aka pedal) is used.



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.