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Originally Posted by JoeJr
(Post 8411365)
And if that happens, even once, I will most certainly be sleeping in the garage with the machines.
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I can say that we have reached a saturation point. No one is willing to sacrifice their bedroom for my sewing machine display room...I just don't understand.
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Originally Posted by JoeJr
(Post 8411337)
I hope this is a good summary and I added 1 or 2, and I appreciate the feedback, having about 20 machines sitting around doing nothing but having me look at them:
1. Loosen belt if belt drive 2. Keep drive wheel lifted off hand wheel if applicable 3. Cloth under presser foot if foot left down 4. Release presser foot pressure so as not to leave spring compressed 5. Silica bags in case to absorb moisture (which I should do for the dozen machines in the garage...) 6. If machine has cams or ZZ capable leave accessible to rotate machine occasionally 7. Loosen thread tensioner so spring not compressed (?) 8. Oil machine thoroughly before "storage" (?) |
absolutely right
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Yes, one should unplug electric machines, but I like Leon's No. 9, too https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/biggrin.png
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do. |
10. labeling them so you don't have to pull out a case and look
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I do all the above.
If a machine is going to be stored for a very long time, I wipe the grease off of the gears. I dislike having to clean old grease that has gone solid. I am of two minds with respect to wiping any excess oil off of shafts and other parts. Oil varnish will prevent rust, but it's a bit of a drag to clean up. |
Originally Posted by leonf
(Post 8411349)
9. If you don't use it in 9 months, ship it to JoeJr..
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11. if your machine has a friction wheel drive; insert a wedge between the motor and the base to keep the drive wheel from resting on the handwheel and causing flat spots.
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After reading this thread, I remember why I rotate out using my machines regularly. It's easier than getting them ready to store.
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