tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624632908706778151.post3797094094839603835..comments2024-03-18T20:19:39.925-05:00Comments on Molly's Sewing and Garage Sale Adventures: Help me with this! (Garage sale loot)Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09365849029941325950noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624632908706778151.post-33009636825999734902010-07-18T15:26:21.014-05:002010-07-18T15:26:21.014-05:00It is all oiled. The belt was squeaky and slow, so...It is all oiled. The belt was squeaky and slow, so I put some oil on it too and now it flies!! It still has that weird old electric smell. I don't know if I will make Andrew help me re-wire it. I still haven't threaded it yet....Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365849029941325950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624632908706778151.post-66732288777929589872010-07-18T14:50:03.494-05:002010-07-18T14:50:03.494-05:00By the way, the cabinet alone is worth way more th...By the way, the cabinet alone is worth way more than $5. LOLDiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802939616722552533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624632908706778151.post-70613948975245529402010-07-18T14:47:04.300-05:002010-07-18T14:47:04.300-05:00If the machine has set for any time, the belts wil...If the machine has set for any time, the belts will have stretched out. I would see about replacing that first. Also, check to see if the feed dogs are truly engaged. This is something on older machines that is seems to be a bit of a problem. Oil it good. Then run some felt pieces through it, wait a couple of days and oil it again. Run some muslin through while changing your stitch width and length. The longer it has sat, the more it will dry out. By oiling it twice, it lets the first one actually get in to the workings, then the later oil is just to maintain. The machine looks great.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802939616722552533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624632908706778151.post-53687412169406247322010-07-18T10:03:23.853-05:002010-07-18T10:03:23.853-05:00From my experience--oil where metal meets metal. ...From my experience--oil where metal meets metal. If you have metal gears, use a lubricant--I use the Singer brand. Sew slow for a bit and then oil again. If it has been sitting for a long time, it will take a while for things to run smooth. You might want to replace the belt before replacing the motor. Just my thoughts. Good luck to you. <br /><br />What a find! I would have bought it too, just because I like the way it looks.Judy D in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701249059016985117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624632908706778151.post-69244135659351932732010-07-17T23:12:32.082-05:002010-07-17T23:12:32.082-05:00I bought my first vintage machine at a sale today ...I bought my first vintage machine at a sale today too. Mine might be a bit younger than yours. I am home late and only plugged it in briefly before I bought it. Mine is a singer 603E Touch and Sew. <br /><br />I need help to. I will be watching to see how you make out. Good luck. I know someone will be able to help you. It looks wonderful!!!Sassy Lassies Vintage Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537761367611783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624632908706778151.post-89065907468987630262010-07-17T22:48:00.471-05:002010-07-17T22:48:00.471-05:00No idea, but good luck to you!No idea, but good luck to you!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.com