Evergreen SewingContrary to this instruction in an old Pfaff service manual, we will not be dousing any machine in any amount of kerosene.
W6KME@evergreensewing I've had plenty of machines that have sat for years that this has actually been the prefect cure. But then, I don't really work on much less than 50 years old.
@W6KME Yes, the old gunk needs to be removed.
No, we don't use kerosene for that. In our shop, we use 90+ per cent isopropyl alcohol instead. In evaporates and leaves no trace afterward.
@evergreensewing Yep, I like alcohol too. I'm talking about those machines that a good cleaning isn't going to help. Time for the 5 gallon bucket of kerosene, at least for machines with plastic parts that penetrating oil and torches aren't an option for. The last was a 1911 White Family Rotary that had been yard decor for years.
Mind, I like fixing machines that are beyond repair. I'm an antique machine restoration buff who can service sewing machines, not a sewing machine tech.
B's wild, wild world 🌱🐛🎼@W6KME @evergreensewing YAY! I've been looking for someone to help me with my baby 1979 Husqvarna machine. Has cassettes and 4 wheel drive low speed, but the needle and bobbin are out of sync and I haven't had the time now experience to take it apart. The one machine I'm afraid to dismantle 😅 I've seen leather jackets together on this beast! Need it to live again 💚
@W6KME As much as we'd love to do that, no one will pay for the time/effort required, alas.
When capitalism goes away, we're gonna be a real scourge on the grime in the oldest machines.
@evergreensewing Totally understand...I can pick up a free antique in horrorshow condition, spend 40 hours restoring it to spectacular condition, and have trouble selling it for a hundred bucks.
I've been developing skills relevant to modern machines in the hopes of eventually doing that professionally. Until then, my specialty is hopeless jobs 😂
Frank Skornia@evergreensewing *douses machine with kerosene*
There, that step is all done. Now to get to work on this sparking electric cable...
There, that step is all done. Now to get to work on this sparking electric cable...
@fskornia Legit lol over here.
Cognissart@evergreensewing certainly not at it's current price! 😉