Miriam I do not plan on using the ones that from the 1800's. I do keep them covered but want to keep up with the matinence on them. I just do notknow how often to do it. Kathie[/QUOTE]

Don't know the correct answer, or if there really is a correct answer, but I say once a year. I'm chuckling to myself thinking of the machines that I rescued from years of benign neglect from previous owners. After giving them a good cleaning, they all sew beautifully. I'm sure if they miss a year of getting a tune up and oil, they will still be good to go after a quick dusting and oiling.

Thanks ever so much miriam. I'll do that.:)

That turned out so nice! I am so fascinated by how this machine sews without the feed dogs that I'm sure I'm not unlike most if not all of us here on the VSM shop and REALLY WANT ONE!!

Thanks! If you find one for sale, BUY IT! They are fun machines with cool mechanics. I'm amazed at what can be done and how well they sew through layers of fabrics. I find myself wanting to share my sewing projects from this machine and other vintage machines with folks here. They, Davis VF, need to be rescued and used- along with other fantastic vintage ladies and gents.

Thank you, ValleyquilterMo,

I was thinking the same thing. I've read all the things you posted and couldn't figure out what she was talking about. No matter what, I love them both!!

Thanks again!

Thank you very much. I think by the time that machine runs we will have a pretty good tutorial on it. I have some info on the needle and timing to post on there when I get a day to work on it.

Thank you Candace!

Now, I hope I don't have to go there with my 319w, but I am glad to have the resource if I do! By the way, I am using my 319w in the treadle daily now! It is my go to machine for piecing or doing a quick project!

Nancy

Good morning everyone. Just wanted to post this. It has been relisted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...:WNARL:US:1123

Miriam I do not plan on using the ones that from the 1800's. I do keep them covered but want to keep up with the matinence on them. I just do notknow how often to do it. Kathie[/QUOTE]

Kathie, the very old (1800's) machines do better if they are used occasionally! I just got out my 1898 Model 28 yesterday for my 3 year old grandson to play with. He wanted to sew because I was sewing, but I didn't want him to use an electric machine and he is too short for the treadle - so he hand cranked the 1898! That machine was making a terrible stitch at first - until we kept oiling her and running her! Those old gals do better if they are used once in a while - when I first got that machine I oiled and cleaned her up - made sure she was stitching nicely, but I didn't really use her! That was over a year ago. When you actually use the old machines, it really frees things up!

Nancy

Monica, I just now saw what you did with your Davis I will have to give it a try. Yours looks very nice, good work.