I never cease to be amazed at how well these antique machines hold up. I have not used this one for months and I was concerned about tensions etc. since she would be front and center for the workshop. I bought this one specifically for travel because of the lower weight. Many who have these machines use them religiously, for everything. I confess, I prefer the ease and perfection of my computerized sttiches... that machine is like a part of my body. I could work with it blindfolded.
This is a workshop week. Transporting sewing gear and machines is probably my least favorite activity. I have carts and cases etc. but for this workshop I wanted to greatly simplify. Therefore, I needed to oil Miss Feathers and do some stitch testing.
Anyway, the oiling. These little machines have many oil ports. Unfortunately, I could not remove the base plate to do the under gears this time (will wait for stronger person) but every other one has been cleaned and oiled. I ran several test fabrics through to dissipate the oil and test the stitch. Some minor upper tension adjustments were needed, I think the dial was moved during storage. I have 5 bobbins for this machine, all are pre-wound, I don't like stopping to wind bobbins. The cord and foot pedal are new replacements, intact and safe. I don't need to be defibrillated while I sew! This little one is good to go.
This little book is my reference for this machine. It has very
interesting historical information about these machines and some basic operating and maintenance guidelines. It is available at amazon.com. *no compensation received or implied
Addendum: attended the workshop today and while lifting the machine out of the car the handle pulled right out f the case! The machine crashed onto the concrete! I gathered it up, plugged it in and to my surprise, it worked perfectly! Tough little bugger:)
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