Grease questions
06-03-2012, 07:41 AM
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Definitely stick with something like Triflow or the Singer products. Believe me, I'm the queen of "if it works, use it," but having seen what old 3-in-1 oil and gummy black grease look like in old sewing machines, I wouldn't use it. I haven't used Triflow, but that's what I'm going to try when my giant bottle of Singer oil runs out. 
Been working on that bottle for years!
Been working on that bottle for years!GIANT bottle of oil? I have been curious about finding larger containers of oil. Where, when did you get yours?
06-03-2012, 09:56 AM
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06-03-2012, 05:47 PM
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I cleaned up a Kenmore 117.959 today. It's a 1948 straight stitcher. I used Tri-Flo oil on metal parts and Singer lube in the motor grease cups. The grease cups had hard dry gunk in them and it had a loud squeak when it ran. After running a couple minutes, it got smooth and much quieter. I love bringing an old gal back to life! I do use Tri-Flo grease on gears but this particular machine doesn't have any.
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