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 💚