Originally Posted by miriam

I'm not sure if I still have the one like that or if I sold it. I have a bunch that are lighter weight but made like that. The ones I have left look like they have never been used - looks like they were from a dealer. They have set around a long time and need to be checked over and cleaned. I'd like to get rid of them.

Originally Posted by chris_quilts

Well a magnet sticks to the machine so am thinking it's an older machine. That plus the top clamping attachments is why I'm thinking this. Anybody want to take a guess about his age.

Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Nancy, Now I see what you are stating about the belt.
Oh, and I love that nail polish that you are wearing.

Originally Posted by J Miller

chris_quilts

Chris,
I agree with everything the ladies said except, I would use Tri-Flow grease, not Singer lube grease. Singer grease will get hot and fling off the gears. Tri-Flow sticks better.

Joe

Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Yes, it is old grease. I would just remove all that oil grease with q tips and toothpicks and then put new grease, Singer lubricant, on.

That machine looks very heavy. He is a handsome machine!

Originally Posted by chris_quilts

Joe, just sent you a PM. Tri-flow not available in the area. However, once cleaned, grease can wait til I go to Wichita to check bike shops there. This dude may wait til I have more time. thanks for your information.
Chris

Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Anamaria, That Necchi is in a very nice base. So, you will not need to worry about putting in a cabinet right away for you to use. It can sit on a table for some time until you find a Necchi cabinet. I have seen the non treadle Necchi cabinets on Cl from time to time. Oh, and those Necchis are very heavy machines; so, place it in a spot that it can sit for a long period of time, but at the same time you can use it.

I forgot about that pristine base.

Originally Posted by nurseknitsLaura

I think I bought mine off amazon....laura

Originally Posted by chris_quilts

Good to know and thanks for information re rubbing alcohol and qtips.
Pictured is the latest helper giving me her opinion of what I need to do. This is Lily who is also the feline unit of the quilt police.