"Kate XXXXXX" wrote in message
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SteveB wrote:
I dug my Singer 111W155 out yesterday, and am pressing it into service.
When reading the manual, it has several lubricants listed, most of which
would probably be hard to find. I haven't looked yet at the sewing
machine or fabric stores.

Is there a big difference between oils, say like Singer, 3 in 1, Lucas
gun oil, etc? I know there's a big difference in oil and grease.

Steve
Yes, HUGE! Never use 3 in 1 on a sewing machine: it gums it up! I
occasionally use 3 in 1 Professional High Performance lubricant with PTFE
for freeing up stuck bits on rescued machines, but you then have to clean
it all off and lubricate with sewing machine oil once you have it moving.
The only other lubricant to use is sewing machine motor lubricant/grease,
which you use in Fetherweight motors and for lubricating gears in some
machines.

Only use oils and grease designed for sewing machines to lubricate them,
and clean out any hardened wax-like fossilized gunk FIRST! Lubricate
the points mentioned in the owner's manual, or in the service manual for
that particular machine.
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OOPS. I went through it today, and there was a remarkably small amount of
"stuff" in there. It must have seen light use, or had been cleaned just
before retiring. There was very very little fluff, thread, dust bunnies, or
gook anywhere. I took my dental picks and gave it a good going over. But I
did add some 3 in 1 oil here and there. I will go back and use good oil
once I have some.

Is that something that a sewing machine shop would have? I know in Vegas
there's a GOOOD sewing machine shop where you can take just about anything
and the guy will go on and on about what needs to be done, how it works, and
what he's going to do. All I'm usually interested in is when I can get it
back. We've had sergers and several old good machines tuned up there. I'm
sure they'd have the oil. Now, we're in St. George, Utah, and I'm not so
sure there's an old time shop here.

Any suggestions about an Internet site where I can get needles, good stout
thread for outdoor awning use that has UV protection, and some oil and
lubricants?

Steve