The Lint in My Machine OH MY!!
#51
I make it a point to clean out the lint every time I change my bobbin. I never paid much attention to it before but now that I have my Bernina I want to keep her in top notch condition. Only take a few minutes to clear out all the yuk, I use a small make-up brush (never used for makeup), its just right for getting in those tight spots under the foot plate.
#53
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I also was told that blowing the lint , only packs it in. I wasn't told about the condensation. My nephew works with small motors, & said "you just pack it in". So I never use caned air. I also have the small vaccume attachments.
#56
Okay, everyone I know knows not to use the canned air because it supposedly pushes the lint further into the machine, but has this actually happened to any of you or to someone you actually know, not a friend of a friend but someone you can lay your hands on. I've heard this for years now and I'm starting to wonder if it is simply an Urban Legend in the quilt world because I haven't been able to track anyone down to had a problem with their machine due to canned air. :?
I was also taught never to blow into the bobbin area because the condensation from my breath can rust the metal parts due to the moisture. (I'm blowing, NOT spitting!) But technically wouldn't that do the same thing as the canned air, push the lint in even further into the machine?
I was also taught never to blow into the bobbin area because the condensation from my breath can rust the metal parts due to the moisture. (I'm blowing, NOT spitting!) But technically wouldn't that do the same thing as the canned air, push the lint in even further into the machine?
#57
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Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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There is a generic vacuum hose sold that will adapt to various vacs. One of the adapters should fit your hose; its sold for use on computers but also can be used for other machines. I think I got mine at Office Max or Staples. I believe sewing m/c sellers may also carry them, either in their shop or catalogs online.
#58
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Originally Posted by dsb38327
Originally Posted by damaquilts
I bought the small vac attachment and used it for other things besides the sewing machine. My computer of course and cleaning out my window air conditioner. Its even cheaper now than when I bought it.
http://www.clotilde.com/list.html?cr...cuum&x=22&y=12
http://www.clotilde.com/list.html?cr...cuum&x=22&y=12
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