Usually I would consider that a "drill bit". I guess whatever works. :D
Rodney |
Again, a sewing machine's value is totally based upon what someone is willing to pay. For me, prior to collecting, the free arm option was critical. How a machine sews, the ease of use, and dependability remain core value tick boxes. It is all in the eye of the buyer.
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Originally Posted by sewbeadit
(Post 7406702)
Is this considered a "press fit" spool pin? Found on my Singer 23
When I got this machine I thought the spool pin was kind of short, but it was finished on the end, so I thought I must be wrong. Then I took the top off and here is what I found, I am sure it was pressed in.:D Cari |
Okay. Cleaning up a Singer 15-91 and the motor grease tubes are totally disgusting. Am in the process of cleaning them out and will use vaseline, aka petroleum jelly, as the replacement grease. Just how do I get the jelly into the grease tubes? Do not care about mess but this will be a gift for a beginner sewist so would like to do this for her as well as gifting her with a screwdriver that will work on most of the screws. So please offer some real life advice and not the TFSR manual which I have studied but found to be actual very little help with this regard. Thanks in advance.
Chris |
It got kind of messy but I used my finger. One fingertip full at a time until they were full.
Cari |
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
(Post 7407539)
Okay. Cleaning up a Singer 15-91 and the motor grease tubes are totally disgusting. Am in the process of cleaning them out and will use vaseline, aka petroleum jelly, as the replacement grease. Just how do I get the jelly into the grease tubes? Do not care about mess but this will be a gift for a beginner sewist so would like to do this for her as well as gifting her with a screwdriver that will work on most of the screws. So please offer some real life advice and not the TFSR manual which I have studied but found to be actual very little help with this regard. Thanks in advance.
Chris If you are rebuilding the motor and have it down that far, I would recommend some Triflow clear grease instead of the Vaseline. Grant. |
I had a bear of a time with my 201-2, with that potted motor, I got all I could get in there with my finger too. The piping bag sounds like a really good idea, wish I would have thought of that then, may go back and see what I can get in there one more time.
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Originally Posted by grant15clone
(Post 7407889)
If you are rebuilding the motor and have it down that far, I would recommend some Triflow clear grease instead of the Vaseline.
Grant. Cari |
Thank you all for the suggestions. The piping bag idea sounds good. I am not rebuilding the motor but doing a thorough cleaning for the young sewist. Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly
(Post 7408141)
Grant I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one. Tri Flows web site touts their clear grease as a non melting grease and in this particular application that's exactly what you DO want. The grease in a potted motor has to melt to be wicked up to the gear it's supposed to protect.
Cari Does anyone else remember this conversation? ~Grant~ |
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