Wondering which Model 66 red eye I have
#21
Great job. I do notice that you haven't replaced the race oil wick. Some links showing how to install a new wick:
Changing the race wcik on a Singer 66-1
https://color-my-world-with-warmth.b...k-on-66-1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edJkboOOa2c
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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Changing the race wcik on a Singer 66-1
https://color-my-world-with-warmth.b...k-on-66-1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edJkboOOa2c
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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Thanks, everyone! I did enjoy taking it bit by bit, seeing the golden dried oil "patina" covering everything quickly turn to the clean silver/steel color it should be. Very satisfying work
Janey - I learned about the wick from another thread on here (likely one you replied to with the same links, since I remember watching that video you linked!). I appreciate that, since mine didn't have even a nub of a wick in it and I had no idea what that cone shaped wire was for. I just haven't made the time to go to my stash to find some wool felt yet, but I will - thanks!
I have a question about the base, but I think I'll start a new thread for that.
Janey - I learned about the wick from another thread on here (likely one you replied to with the same links, since I remember watching that video you linked!). I appreciate that, since mine didn't have even a nub of a wick in it and I had no idea what that cone shaped wire was for. I just haven't made the time to go to my stash to find some wool felt yet, but I will - thanks!
I have a question about the base, but I think I'll start a new thread for that.