Jun 30, 2013 · Back in thje early 70s I was a sewing machine repairman for Singer. Using 3 in 1 oil could void the warranty if the machine got all gummed up from it. If I was lubing that machine for myself, I …

Jun 18, 2024 · (Mods, if this isn't the right place, then move at your discretion, but I honestly couldn't think of a better one) I recently picked up this Singer Sewing machine in excellent condition. I have …

Jan 11, 2017 · Anyone Use A People-powered Sewing Machine These Days? handcrank off-grid sewing treadle Jump to Latest 20K views 132 replies 31 participants last post by edprof Feb 8, 2018

Apr 6, 2025 · Take a sewing machine needle, heat the non pointy end with a Bic and push it in the end of the glue stick. Other end of stick used to tack material in place, needle end to sew, sort of like a …

Nov 30, 2011 · It's a wood handled sewing needle with a supply of thread on a spool in or on the handle and make an interlocking stitch like a sewing machine. They make sewing leather and heavy …

Nov 20, 2008 · Naval jelly and a brass bristle brush, wipe it down with white vinegar after you've got most of all the rust off, take emery paper and some penetrating oil and rub away to your heart's …

Jun 20, 2011 · World class athletes can produce about 200 watts for short periods (think 1/4 horse power). The gearing leverage of the rocker mechanism on your treadle isn't nearly as refined and …

Jul 11, 2011 · Tried various oils; 3-n-1, WD-40, Singer sewing machine, motor oil, cooking oils, etc, at first like various stone providers recommended but the stones would get clogged with metal particles …

Jul 24, 2012 · Apply a little sewing machine oil to the moving parts and that's it. If you get something on the blade that doesn't come off by wiping, like glue or some such, I scrape it off with another knife. …

Apr 21, 2023 · I currently have several brands of lube for my firearms, namely Lucas Gun Oil, Hoppes No 9 and some other brand I can’t remember. Anyway, my question is, can you use lubricants that …