Can I tune up my machine myself?
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Can I tune up my machine myself?
I see a lot of people send their machines in for an annual tune up to the sewing repair man and was wondering if I could just do this myself. I've taken machines apart, cleaned and lubricated them, and even buffed them. What does the repair shop do that's so special I'd need to spend $100? Just wondering if I'm missing out on something. I'd much rather save the money and do it myself!
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I see a lot of people send their machines in for an annual tune up to the sewing repair man and was wondering if I could just do this myself. I've taken machines apart, cleaned and lubricated them, and even buffed them. What does the repair shop do that's so special I'd need to spend $100? Just wondering if I'm missing out on something. I'd much rather save the money and do it myself!
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Cleaning out lint, oiling, greasing gears, cleaning the smudges off should be a routine clean up. I do that with every one I get - then I clean and adjust the tensions/stitches as well. Check the wires. I trouble shoot anything that needs it as I clean.
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My husband likes to work on old cars because they're simple and there's no huge computer chips that are needed to make them work. I look at sewing machines the same way (the older ones at least). If you're interested in it, I think anyone can learn how to fix them. There is alot of information out there and once you see how it all works you can figure much out based on your own observations. Aside from timing the gears, I've come to the conclusion that repair guys don't do much more than I could.
Last edited by Marianne81; 03-26-2014 at 02:54 PM. Reason: added something
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